The Royal Women’s Hospital cares for women who are experiencing discomfort and pain because of a gynaecological problem.
This might include problems with menstruation, hormonal conditions or prolapse.
If conditions or symptoms do not fit clearly into any one of the specialised areas, patients can be referred to one of our gynaecology clinics.
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DES Follow-up Clinic
The DES Clinic at the Women’s is Victoria’s only specialist clinic for the monitoring and care of women who were exposed in utero to the drug DES (diethylstilboestrol).
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Family & Reproductive Rights Education Program
FARREP provides support and education to women from places where female genital mutilation (FGM) is practised.
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General gynaecology
Gynaecology at the Women’s includes the Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic, and Menstrual Disorders Clinic.
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Menopause Clinic
The Menopause Clinic cares for patients who have complex medical conditions impacting menopause, or have significant and persistent menopausal symptoms after management by GP.
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Menstrual Disorders Clinic
A general gynaecology clinic specialising in the investigation and treatment of abnormal/heavy/infrequent/absent bleeding which may be caused by fibroids, polyps or endometriosis.
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Pelvic Floor Clinic (Urogynaecology)
The Pelvic Floor Clinic at the Women's provides multidisciplinary assessment and treatment for women with pelvic floor dysfunction.
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Pelvic pain services
The Women’s specialises in tertiary gynaecology care for pelvic pain, complemented by non-surgical pain management through early intervention and chronic pelvic pain clinics.
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Perineal Clinic
The Perineal Clinic provides assessment and management of 3rd and 4th degree tears and acute healing issues.
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Rapid Access Hysteroscopy Clinic
This clinic offers hysteroscopy and limited surgical procedures in an outpatient setting without an anaesthetic. It investigates heavy menstrual bleeding and post-menopausal bleeding. It also removes endometrial polyps and retained intrauterine devices.
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Vulvar Disorders & Dermatology Clinic
The Vulvar Disorders and Dermatology Clinic provides gynaecological and dermatological opinion and management of chronic vulvar disorders.
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