Gynaecology

Women’s and Children’s Clinical Institute

Gynaecology is the diagnosis and treatment of conditions specific to female reproductive organs, at any stage of life.

Overview

Gynaecologists at Epworth medically treat numerous conditions affecting female reproductive organs, performing surgery if and when required.

Conditions treated include:

Advanced laparoscopic surgery
Benign gynaecological conditions
Endometriosis
Gynaecological cancers
Incontinence
Infertility
Investigative procedures

Endometriosis Support Group

The Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth hosts an endometriosis support group to exchange ideas, coping strategies and current treatment information, with access to the expertise of health professionals. It’s a positive environment and open to all, whether you are an Epworth patient or not. Learn more about dates and how to join us at the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Support Group at Epworth.

Referring to Gynaecology

Our patients are at the centre of everything we do.

Our Find a Doctor directory allows you to contact an Epworth accredited specialist for your GP to refer you to.

A referral from your GP, a Specialist or other health professional is required to access most Epworth services and some can be called directly by the patient including our Allied Health Clinic, GP Clinic, Men’s Health Clinic and Jean Hailes at Epworth Freemasons as well as our Breast Services, Epworth Sports and Exercise Medicine Group and Epworth HealthCheck.

Our specialists

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All our clinicians are here to work with you and achieve the best outcome.

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Gynaecology at Epworth Eastern

Enquiries to be directed to Nurse Manager, Phone: 03 8807 7100.

Gynaecology at Epworth Freemasons

The Epworth Freemasons Gynaecology department has visiting specialists including gynae-oncology surgeons, obstetricians, gynaecologists and fertility and medical specialists.

Features of the Women's Health Unit include:

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coffee and tea making facilities in ward kitchen
Experienced regular staff trained in gynaecological care and midwifery
Fridges and Queen Size beds in some rooms
Inpatient Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy
Nursery
Pre-admission Facilitator (Registered Nurse)

Patient Needs

Epworth Freemasons is equipped with a 33-bed ward, catering for patients with a variety of gynaecological conditions. Unit staff members are supported by a full-time clinical educator and regular in-service education is provided. Surgical cases include:

Extensive surgery for gynaecological cancers
Hysterectomies
Major laparoscopic work

This unit is supported by experienced operating theatre staff and specialised ward nurses. In addition, a highly experienced clinical nurse specialist in gynaecological oncology is available to provide emotional and physical support as well as practical information prior to surgery, as well as during hospitalisation and convalescence.

Visitors

Visiting hours are:

11:00am-8:00pm (for general patients)
2:30pm - 4:00pm and 6:30-8:00pm for Maternity patients

No visiting:

1:30-2:30pm (rest time)

More information

Most doctors provide written information about relevant procedures, including a patient pathway brochure produced by the ward. The pathway outlines the expected day-to-day procedures and progress, as well as discharge advice.

Further general information is available on the ward, while more specific information can be obtained from the gynaecological clinical nurse specialist.

Gynaecological Oncology

A Brachytherapy Unit, for radiological treatment of gynaecological cancers, is available at Epworth Freemasons. A full range of surgery is also offered, including:

Cone biopsy
D & C
Hysterectomy
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Vaginal and ovarian surgery
Vulval

Prevention screening programs (pap smears) are available to all women. Early detection and treatment may help prevent further development and progression of problems. A Colposcopy and Laser Clinic is also available for the management of abnormal smears.

Endometriosis Support Group

The Endometriosis Support Group was created in response to a need expressed by patients of the Epworth Women's Health Unit.

The group meets bi-monthly at Epworth Freemasons on the last Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Learn more about dates and how to join us at the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Support Group at Epworth.