The Women’s Urogynaecology service specialises in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in women of all ages.
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Pelvic floor dysfunction may include:
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- bladder dysfunction (usually urinary incontinence)
- vaginal dysfunction (usually prolapsed of uterus and vagina)
- lower abdominal dysfunction (usually poor bowel control)
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Overall 46% of women suffer a form of PFD. The Women’s Urogynaecology service provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Our team consists of Urogynaecologists, Colo-rectal surgeon, Continence Nurse, Physiotherapists and Dieticians.
The service also includes a Continence Clinic to assess and manage bladder dysfunction with a range of conservative management strategies.
The Urogynaecology Pelvic Floor Unit provides:
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- clinical and investigative assessment of PFD.
- non-surgical (e.g. physiotherapy, medication) and surgical treatments.
- the promotion of a better quality of life for women with PFD.
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How to refer
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GP Referral for the Urogynaecology Clinic and Continence Clinic .
All referrrals are managed via the Clinic Access Centre
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GP referral forms for the urogynaecology 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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Urogynaecology Clinic
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Tuesdays 9am to 11.30am
Thursdays 1.30pm to 4.30pm
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Continence Assessment Clinic
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Monday morning
Tuesday all day
Thursday afternoon
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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
The hospital will already have the referral letter
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Service contacts
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Continence Nurse: Helen Woodroffe and Lucy Pizzo
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Urogynaecology Research Nurse: Ann Cornish
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Physiotherapist: Erin Wass, Debbie Virtue, and Kate Sindrey
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Clinical Head: Marcus Carey
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Location: Level 1, Women's Health Clinics, Royal Women's Hospital
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