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Private Service

Apollo Women's Health

Description

Women's Health @ Apollo
We provide a general gynaecological practice covering many aspects of gynaecology including:

  • colposcopy
  • vulval disorders
  • laparoscopic surgery
  • urogynaecology

In addition to the gynaecological services offered at Apollo Women's Health, we cater for other aspects of women's health and wellness, including Appearance Medicine. Faceworks - Cosmetic Medicine is a service provided by our cosmetic medicine specialist, Dr Teresa Cattin. Dr Cattin is a fellow of the Appearance Medicine Society of Australasia and an Allergan accredited BOTOX specialist. Please phone the above number for an appointment - a referral is not necessary. For further information, please click here.

What is Gynaecology?
Gynaecology is the area of medicine that deals with health issues and conditions that are specific to women. This generally includes the female reproductive organs and genitalia. The reproductive organs consist of the ovaries that release an egg every month, the fallopian tubes that lead from the ovaries, the uterus (womb), which is where a baby will grow if the egg is fertilised during sexual intercourse, the cervix (opening of the uterus), the vagina and vulva.

Laparoscopy
Many gynaecological investigations are performed by laparoscopy. This is a procedure to view the inside of the abdomen (stomach) through a specially lit type of mini telescope (laparoscope) that is inserted through a small cut in the abdomen. The laparoscope also contains a small camera that sends pictures to a screen that the doctor can watch.

Sometimes surgical procedures (keyhole surgery) can be performed at the same time. A laparoscopy is performed under a general anaesthetic (you are asleep).

Referral Expectations

Please bring with you a referral letter.

Please also bring all relevant investigation results e.g.

  • Ultrasound films and report
  • Blood test results
  • Cervical smear results and swab results

If you have seen a gynaecologist previously please bring with you any correspondence or investigations from those consultations.

Procedures / Treatments

  • Endometriosis

    The endometrium is the name of the tissue that lines your uterus (womb)... More

  • Fibroids

    Fibroids are noncancerous growths or tumours on the muscular part of the uterus (womb); sometimes they are also called myomas... More

  • Ovarian Cysts

    An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac or pouch in the ovary.  In most cases, the cyst grows as a result of ovulation (when the egg is released from the ovary), and it will usually shrink over time... More

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

    Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause you to have a variety of symptoms, including no periods or irregular periods, increased hair growth on the face and body, acne (pimples) and increased bodyweight... More

  • Menstrual Problems

    Menstruation is the medical name for your monthly period. This is when blood and tissue from the lining of the uterus (womb) is shed through the vagina and out of the body... More

  • Endometrial Ablation

    The endometrium is the lining of your uterus (womb). Endometrial ablation is the surgical removal or destruction of this lining... More

  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

    Many women experience feelings of tension, anger, fatigue and depression just before and during the first days of their menstrual period... More

  • Cervical Dysplasia

    Cervical dysplasia is the growth of abnormal cells around the cervix (entrance to the uterus)... More

  • Pap Smear

    A Pap smear is a test to check for signs of cancer on the cervix (entrance to the uterus)... More

  • Colposcopy

    A colposcopy is a detailed examination of the cervix (entrance to the uterus) with a specially lit microscope (colposcope)... More

  • Vaginal Infections

    The most common vaginal infections are yeast infections (also called candidiasis or thrush), trichomoniasis, or bacterial infections (also called bacterial vaginosis)... More

  • Menopause

    Menopause is also called the “change of life” and is the time when your periods will become irregular and stop... More

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

    Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is when female hormones (oestrogen by itself or with progesterone) are given to a woman during or after menopause when the production of oestrogen by the ovaries declines... More

  • Urinary Incontinence

    A person with urinary incontinence is unable to control the release of urine from their bladder... More

  • Bladder Sling Procedures

    Sling procedures are common surgical operations to stop stress incontinence... More

  • Uterine or Bladder Prolapse

    If the uterus (womb) or bladder slips out of position, this is referred to as a prolapse... More

  • Hysterectomy

    A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus (womb)... More

  • Oophorectomy

    An oophorectomy is an operation to remove one or both ovaries... More

  • Hysteroscopy and Dilatation and Curettage (D&C)

    This is an operation where the cervix (entrance to the uterus) is dilated and a hysteroscope (small lighted mini telescope) is inserted into the uterus through the vagina and cervix so the specialist can see the inside of the uterus... More

Consultants

Dr Alex Ivancevic
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Dr Jeanie McDonald
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Parking

There is ample parking on site.

Location Information

Contact Details

Phone (09) 477 3775
Fax (09) 477 3776

Street Address

Corner of Rosedale Road and Apollo Drive
Albany
Auckland

Postal Address

119 Apollo Drive
Albany
Auckland 1311

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