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Eve Health has been proudly providing excellence in women's healthcare in Brisbane since 2007. Here at Eve, we believe in personalised, comprehensive service tailored to your gynaecology, fertility and pregnancy-related needs. Our team of specialists have a wealth of knowledge and experience, enabling Eve to offer the highest quality care to women of all ages.
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3y ago
As part of PCOS Awareness Month 2020, over the next two articles we’ll explore how PCOS is diagnosed, and how to manage and treat the symptoms of this chronic condition. Please see our previous articles for information about fertility and mental health. Today we will cover the diagnosis of PCOS including the symptoms, before exploring treatment options for a common
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3y ago
As part of PCOS Awareness Month this month (September 2020), today we will explore the effects Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has on a woman’s mental health and offer some tips on how to cope. The advice below is a general guide and should not replace speaking to your doctor about your own circumstances and experiences. If you live with PCOS,
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3y ago
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, complex hormonal condition which affects 8-13% of women of reproductive age. Unfortunately, up to 70% of affected women go undiagnosed. PCOS can be associated with problems such as irregular periods, obesity, reduced fertility, acne, excessive facial and body hair growth, and an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. There are reproductive, metabolic
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4y ago
Ovarian cysts are common in women who have regular periods. Usually, they are not dangerous, however they can cause pain and worry. Eve Health’s Dr Albert Jung explains what you need to know about ovarian cysts. Firstly, what are ovarian cysts? An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the ovary. Ovarian cysts form in every woman’s ovary during
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4y ago
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that develops in the wrong place, usually in a fallopian tube. Rarely, it can also be found on the ovary, a lower part of the cervix or in other parts of the abdomen. An ectopic pregnancy – which happens in about five in 1000 pregnancies – is unable to proceed normally as the fertilised
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4y ago
In Australia, infertility affects about one in every six couples, and it’s estimated that approximately one in every three cases is due to fertility problems in the male partner alone. Infertility refers to a person’s ability to reproduce without medical assistance. While infertility isn’t always treatable, there are things both sexes can do to improve the chances of conceiving. As
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4y ago
Attention support people… don’t underestimate your importance during the birthing journey (however she chooses to birth). This time in a woman’s life whether it is her first or third baby, is a whirlpool of emotion, reflection, anticipation, anxiety, belief and yearning. Assuming the role of birth partner or support person is a big responsibility and should be viewed as a
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4y ago
You made a tiny human – congratulations! Now what? Lauren Williams, shares her knowledge to help you through those special, yet crazy first weeks with your newborn. Making the transition from being parented to being someone’s parent is a time of discovery, trial and error, and learning. Many new parents underestimate their own instincts and ability to care for and understand a
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4y ago
At Eve Health, we are committed to sharing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, which is the deadliest women’s cancer. Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of any women’s cancer in Australia, and it has been the same story for 30 years now. Early detection is the key to saving lives. What is ovarian cancer? In its simplest
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4y ago
An estimated 951 Australian women will be diagnosed and 256 will die from cervical cancer in 2019. Many cases of cervical cancer are preventable with Cervical Screening. In December 2017, the cervical screening test replaced the Pap smear test in Australia. If you are a woman aged 25 to 74, and haven’t had a cervical screening test yet, it’s recommended
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