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Southern Women's Health
Private Service Endocrinology
Today
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Description
Southern Women's Health is a comprehensive women's healthcare facility, providing gynaecological and endocrine services. We engage in an active research programme in all areas of women's health.
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) and the vagina.
Consultants
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Dr Joanna Knight
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
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Dr Janet Whineray
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Hours
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Mon – Thu | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Fri | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Conditions / Procedures / Treatments
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Menopause
Menopause is also called the “change of life” and is the time when your periods will become irregular and stop.… More
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Premature or Early Menopause
Premature menopause is said to have occurred if your periods stop before the age of 40 years. This can occur naturally or as a result of chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery. An early menopause may be associated with more severe symptoms and with higher risks of fracture and heart problems. More
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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
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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
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Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids are noncancerous growths or tumours on the muscular part of the uterus (womb); sometimes they are also called myomas.… More
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Ovarian Cysts
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac or pouch in the ovary.… More
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Gynaecological Cancer
Gynaecological cancer refers to cancer anywhere in a woman’s reproductive system or genital area.… More
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Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is the growth of abnormal cells around the cervix (entrance to the uterus).… More
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Vaginal Infections
The most common vaginal infections are yeast infections (also called candidiasis or thrush), trichomoniasis, or bacterial infections (also called bacterial vaginosis).… More
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Urinary Incontinence
A person with urinary incontinence is unable to control the release of urine from their bladder.… More
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Endometriosis
The endometrium is the name of the tissue that lines your uterus (womb).… More
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Uterine or Bladder Prolapse
If the uterus (womb) or bladder slips out of position, this is referred to as a prolapse.… More
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Pap or Cervical Smear
A Pap smear is a test to check for signs of cancer on the cervix (entrance to the uterus).… More
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Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a detailed examination of the cervix (entrance to the uterus) with a specially lit microscope (colposcope).… More
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Bladder Sling Procedures
Sling procedures are common surgical operations to stop stress incontinence.… More
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Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus (womb).… More
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Oophorectomy
An oophorectomy is an operation to remove one or both ovaries.… More
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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
Charges
Southern Women’s Health is an affiliated provider for both Southern Cross and nib health insurance.
We can also work with any other health insurance provider or with you as a private consumer.
Travel Directions
21 Caledonian Rd is approximately 100m from the intersection of Caledonian Rd and Bealey Ave.
Parking
Parking is available on site either in the carpark underneath the specialist centre or in the surrounding areas.
Pharmacy
Website
Contact Details
Phone
(03) 366 1925
Fax
(03) 366 1926
Email
Website
Healthlink EDI :
- Joanna Knight : knightjo
- Janet Whineray : jwhinera
Level 2
21 Caledonian Road
Edgeware
Christchurch 8014
Street Address
Level 2
21 Caledonian Road
Edgeware
Christchurch 8014
Postal Address
PO Box 21236,
Edgeware,
CHRISTCHURCH 8143
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This page was last updated at 1:57PM on January 15, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Southern Women's Health.