Contraception and birth control in Sydney
Choosing contraception is personal, and there are more options than many people realise. Dr Anu Mahadik talks through the pill, IUDs, implants, the ring and more, and helps you find what suits you.
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Gynaecology care in Sydney
Gynaecological care through all stages, from menarche and the reproductive years to menopause and beyond. Choose a service below.
Services
Gynaecology services
Infertility
When falling pregnant is taking longer than you hoped, it can be a stressful time. Dr Anu Mahadik goes through the initial assessments for you and your partner and offers first options. She will refer you to a fertility specialist for advanced options like IVF if needed.
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Menopause
Menopause brings changes that can affect how you feel day to day, from hot flushes to sleep and mood. Dr Anu Mahadik helps you understand what's happening and looks at ways to manage it, including hormone replacement therapy where it's right for you.
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Menstrual disorders
Periods that are heavy, painful or unpredictable can really disrupt your life, and they're worth looking into. Dr Anu Mahadik helps find out what's behind the problem and talks through ways to treat it.
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PMOS
PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) can affect your periods, your skin, your weight and your fertility, and it looks different for everyone. Dr Anu Mahadik helps you get a clear diagnosis and a plan that fits your symptoms and your goals.
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Colposcopy
If your Cervical Screening Test came back abnormal, a colposcopy is a simple next step to look more closely at your cervix. It's quick and done in the rooms, and Dr Anu Mahadik explains each step so you know what to expect.
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Fibroids
Fibroids are common growths in or around the womb. Many women have them without trouble, but they can cause heavy periods, pain or pressure. Dr Anu Mahadik talks through the options with you, from medication to surgery.
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Ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts are common, and many need no treatment at all. Dr Anu Mahadik helps find out what type you have, whether it needs treating, and what the options are, from watchful waiting to surgery.
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STIs
Getting checked for a sexually transmitted infection is a normal part of looking after your health. Dr Anu Mahadik offers private, judgement-free testing and treatment, and explains your results clearly.
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Urinary incontinence
Leaking urine when you laugh, cough or exercise is very common, especially after having children. Dr Anu Mahadik helps find out why it's happening and talks through the options, from simple exercises to other treatments.
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis can cause period pain, pelvic pain and, for some women, trouble falling pregnant. Dr Anu Mahadik assesses and manages endometriosis, using an ultrasound-first approach and a plan built around your symptoms.
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Gynaecology
What gynaecology care covers
Gynaecology covers the health of the female reproductive system across every stage of life. That includes your periods, contraception, fertility, and the changes that come with menopause. It also covers conditions such as fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and problems like bladder leakage.
Some concerns need a few tests and a clear plan. Others need ongoing care or a procedure. Dr Mahadik listens to what is troubling you, explains what may be causing it, and works with you on the next step.
Common questions
Gynaecology care — common questions
To claim a Medicare rebate, you need a referral from your GP. You can see a gynaecologist without one, but the visit will not attract a rebate. A GP referral usually lasts 12 months from your first appointment. Your GP can refer you to Dr Mahadik and share your history, which helps your first visit stay focused on you. See the book an appointment page for how to start.
It is worth seeing a gynaecologist if you have symptoms that are not settling, or that worry you. Common reasons include periods that are heavy, painful or irregular. Others are pelvic pain, bleeding after menopause, or an abnormal cervical screening result. Your GP can manage many concerns, and will refer you on when a specialist opinion helps. If you are not sure, start with your GP.
Your first visit is mostly a conversation. Dr Mahadik asks about your symptoms, your health and your history, and explains what might be going on. Sometimes an examination or an ultrasound is helpful, and sometimes tests are arranged for later. You are welcome to bring someone with you, and to ask questions.
Under the National Cervical Screening Program, women and people with a cervix are invited to screen every 5 years, from age 25 to 69. This is the Cervical Screening Test. It looks for HPV, which causes almost all cervical cancers. Between 70 and 75, a final “exit” test checks it is safe to stop screening. You can have the sample taken by a clinician or collect it yourself. Screening is still needed even if you have had the HPV vaccine. If you have symptoms such as unusual bleeding, see your GP or gynaecologist at any age, even if your last screen was normal. If a screen is abnormal, Dr Mahadik provides colposcopy.
Fees depend on the care you need, so it is best to ask the rooms directly. A Medicare rebate applies to many services when you have a GP referral, and your private health fund may cover part of any hospital treatment. The book an appointment page explains how to get started.
Helpful resources
These trusted Australian services offer free, evidence-based information on women’s health. They do not replace advice from Dr Mahadik, but they can help you read up between visits.
- Jean Hailes for Women's Health
National not-for-profit with evidence-based information on periods, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause and more.
- Healthdirect
Government health information and a service finder; 24-hour advice line 1800 022 222.
- National Cervical Screening Program
How cervical screening works, and when you are due.
- Australasian Menopause Society
Evidence-based information on menopause and its management.
- Continence Foundation of Australia
Bladder and pelvic floor health; National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66.
Talk through a gynaecological concern
If something does not feel right, or you would like a clear answer about your symptoms, Dr Mahadik can help. Book an appointment, or get in touch first if you have a question.
