Explore gynaecology & fertility topics
Every topic on gynaec.com.au, grouped by area. Each section links to plain-language articles written and medically reviewed by Dr Priya Sivadas.
Fertility & Reproductive Health
What affects fertility, what an assessment involves, and the pathways from ovulation tracking to IUI and IVF. Plain-language guidance by Dr Priya Sivadas.
- Fertility assessment
- IVF explained
- IUI, ovulation induction & egg freezing
- Recurrent miscarriage
- Egg count, AMH & age
- Male-factor basics
- Fertility preservation
Adolescent Gynaecology
Plain-language gynaecology for young people and parents: puberty, periods, PCOS, cysts, contraception and sexual health. By Dr Priya Sivadas.
- Puberty: early & delayed
- Periods in the teenage years
- Painful periods in teens
- Heavy periods in teens
- PCOS in adolescents
- Ovarian cysts & anomalies
- Contraception for adolescents
- STIs & sexual health
Menopause & Perimenopause
Recognising perimenopause, managing symptoms, MHT options, and long-term bone and heart health. Plain-language guidance by Dr Priya Sivadas.
- Recognising perimenopause
- Symptoms & management
- Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)
- Early menopause & POI
- Bone health
- Vaginal & urinary changes
Menstrual & Bleeding
Heavy, painful, irregular or unusual bleeding, and what can cause it. Plain-language guidance by Dr Priya Sivadas.
- Heavy periods
- Painful periods
- Irregular periods
- Absent periods
- Bleeding between periods
- Fibroids
- Endometrial polyps
- Postmenopausal bleeding
Endometriosis & Adenomyosis
Symptoms, diagnosis and management of endometriosis and adenomyosis. Plain-language guidance by Dr Priya Sivadas.
PCOS & Hormonal Conditions
Understanding PCOS, how it's diagnosed, and how it's managed. Plain-language guidance by Dr Priya Sivadas.
Pelvic Pain, Cysts & Pelvic Floor
Pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, prolapse, bladder symptoms and pelvic floor health.
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful sex
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic floor health
Contraception & Family Planning
Contraceptive options, and planning for or preventing pregnancy. Plain-language guidance by Dr Priya Sivadas.
- Options overview
- IUDs
- Pill & hormonal options
- Long-acting reversible contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Preconception care
- Permanent contraception
Cervical, Vulval & Vaginal Health
Cervical screening, HPV, and common vulval and vaginal concerns. Plain-language guidance by Dr Priya Sivadas.
Gynaecological Surgery & Procedures
What common gynaecological procedures involve, and what to expect. Plain-language guidance by Dr Priya Sivadas.