Women’s & Reproductive Health

At Friendship Square Medical, we provide supportive, respectful and confidential care for women at all stages of life.

Our GPs can assist with a wide range of women’s and reproductive health needs, from contraception and cervical screening through to pregnancy planning, menstrual concerns, menopause and sexual health.

We understand that these issues can be personal, and sometimes difficult to talk about. Our aim is to make you feel comfortable, listened to and well informed, so you can make decisions about your health with confidence.

How we can help

Our women’s and reproductive health services include:

  • Cervical Screening Tests

  • Breast checks

  • Contraceptive advice

  • Oral contraceptive pill prescriptions and reviews

  • Implanon insertion and removal

  • Pregnancy planning and pre-conception advice

  • Early pregnancy care and advice

  • Fertility concerns

  • Period pain, heavy bleeding and irregular periods

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome — PCOS

  • Endometriosis concerns

  • Menopause and perimenopause support

  • Sexual health checks and STI testing

  • Vaginal and vulval symptoms

  • Urinary symptoms and recurrent UTIs

  • Pelvic pain

  • Mental health concerns related to hormonal changes, pregnancy, parenting or menopause

Cervical screening

Cervical Screening Tests help prevent cervical cancer by checking for human papillomavirus, or HPV. In Australia, women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 are generally invited to have a Cervical Screening Test every five years.

Your GP can discuss whether you are due for screening and whether clinician collection or self-collection is the best option for you.

Contraception and reproductive choices

Choosing contraception is personal, and the best option may change over time. Your GP can talk you through the available choices, including the pill, vaginal ring, injections, condoms, emergency contraception, Implanon and IUD options. In Victoria, Better Health notes that people can discuss contraception options with a GP or health nurse, and that different methods may suit different stages of life.

We can help you consider effectiveness, side effects, convenience, medical history, future pregnancy plans and personal preference.

Pregnancy planning and early pregnancy care

Your GP can support you before and during early pregnancy, including pre-conception advice, medication reviews, vaccination advice, blood tests, early pregnancy concerns and referral for pregnancy care. Healthdirect notes that a pre-pregnancy check may include discussion of medical history, vaccination history, lifestyle, blood tests, breast checks and cervical screening if appropriate.

Menopause and perimenopause

Perimenopause and menopause can affect sleep, mood, periods, hot flushes, sexual health, weight, energy and general wellbeing. We can help you understand what is happening, discuss treatment options, and consider whether menopause hormone therapy or other supports may be suitable for you.

Book an appointment

To discuss women’s or reproductive health, please book an appointment with one of our GPs.

Some concerns may need a longer consultation, especially if you would like to discuss several issues, contraception procedures, menopause, pelvic pain, mental health or complex symptoms. If you are unsure what appointment type to book, please call our reception team and we can help guide you.