Clinics & services

At 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.

The Women’s is a specialist facility serving all of Victoria for tertiary (complicated) gynaecology problems.

The 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.

Menopause 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.

Mental 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.

The Reproductive Service at the Women’s is available for women from adolescence through to menopause.

As experts in complex and complicated pregnancies in Victoria, we care for more than 1,700 premature and unwell babies each year.

Some 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.

We offer a range of support services for all women.

The Women’s provides services 24 hours a day, seven days to victim/survivors of both past and recent sexual assault.

We specialise in the treatment and research of women's cancers: breast, ovarian, cervical, endometrial and other gynaecological cancers.

The 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.

The 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.