- Abortion and contraception
- Breast health
- Fertility and genetics
- Gynaecology
- Imaging & ultrasound
- Menopause
- Mental health
- Newborn intensive care
- Precancerous abnormalities of cervix, vulva and vagina
- Sexual health & sexuality
- Support services
- Violence & sexual assault
- Women’s cancers
- Women’s emergency care
- Your pregnancy & birth
The Women’s is committed to a holistic philosophy of health and provides comprehensive services ranging including clinics and services specialising in pregnancy and birth, gynaecology, cancer and specialist care of newborn babies.
You can find out more about these clinics and services in this section.
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Abortion and contraceptionThe Women’s provides a very limited number of appointments for abortions. Priority access is given to women with a health care card and no financial ability to have an abortion in the private sector where the majority of abortions are performed.
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Breast health
Breasts change a lot over a woman’s life. Some common reasons for change are: pregnancy; breastfeeding; hormonal changes over each menstrual cycle; and weight loss or gain. Breasts also change their shape and feel as a woman ages.
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Fertility and geneticsThe Reproductive Service at the Women’s is available for women from adolescence through to menopause.
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GynaecologyThe Women’s is a specialist facility serving all of Victoria for tertiary (complicated) gynaecology problems.
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Imaging & ultrasoundThe Pauline Gandel Women's Imaging Centre provides radiology and ultrasound services to diagnose and treat maternity and gynaecological issues in women. The centre also assists in the diagnosis of fetal and newborn disorders.
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MenopauseMenopause is a natural event for every woman. Understanding what symptoms to expect, that most women are able to deal with their symptoms without treatment and having a more positive outlook on menopause are helpful in managing this normal life stage.
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Mental healthMental health issues can have a profound effect on a woman’s day-to-day life, her capacity for enjoyment and her ability to deal with the challenges she may face.
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Newborn intensive careAs experts in complex and complicated pregnancies in Victoria, we care for more than 1,700 premature and unwell babies each year.
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Precancerous abnormalities of cervix, vulva and vagina
This clinic provides comprehensive pre-cancer and cancer testing and treatment with the health and wellbeing of the whole woman in mind.
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Sexual health & sexualitySome women are embarrassed about seeking help when it comes to sex and sexuality questions. Health professionals, though, can help if health issues and problems arise.
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Support servicesWe offer a range of support services for all women.
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Violence & sexual assaultThe Women’s provides services 24 hours a day, seven days to victim/survivors of both past and recent sexual assault.
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Women’s cancersWe specialise in the treatment and research of women's cancers: breast, ovarian, cervical, endometrial and other gynaecological cancers.
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Women’s emergency careThe Women’s Emergency Care centre provides direct clinical care for women with emergency maternity and gynaecology problems, and emergency care for newborns who were born at the Women's.
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Your pregnancy & birthAt the Women’s, we encourage all women to be actively involved in their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care, and we encourage the involvement of your partner, support person and family.
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