The Sexual Counselling Clinic accepts women and their partners only. The clinic is staffed by doctors who are trained in sexual counselling.
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Sessions can vary from one or two to extended bouts of two or three months. Some common concerns may be:
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- no or painful penetration
- no or low desire for sex
- problems with orgasm.
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These concerns may arise from:
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- pregnancy or birth
- surgery of the breast, vulva, uterus and cervix
- sexual abuse issues
- relationship problems.
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How to refer
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GP Referral letter
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GP referral forms for the sexual counselling clinic can be downloaded from the referrals and other resources web page.
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Please note that referrals are valid for 12 months from the date of the first appointment.
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Hours and days of service operation
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Monday afternoons, 2pm to 4.15pm
Friday mornings, 9am to 12 noon
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Please bring to the appointment:
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- Test results/Imaging
- Medicare Card
- Health Care Card
- Date of last pap smear test
- List of medications
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Service contacts
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Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner: Karin Butler
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Clinical Head: Dr Susan Carr
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Location: Level 1 South, Royal Women's Hospital
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