The new treatments are Veoza (fezolinetant), which is approved for moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats, and elinkinetant (Lynkuet), another non-hormonal medication recently approved n Australia. Both work by targeting the brain's temperature control center, not through hormones, but by blocking neurokinin B (NKB) receptors.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting women, characterized by irregular periods, excess androgens (male hormones), and/or polycystic ovaries. It can lead to Fertility issues as well as medical problems such as Diabetes and Heart disease.
While a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis still typically relies on surgical laparoscopy, there are several promising non-invasive tests emerging, including blood tests, saliva tests, and advanced imaging techniques like ultrasound and MRI
At Rockingham Women's Health Centre we offer treatments for overactive bladder (OAB). One of those treatments is injection of Botox to the Bladder. Botox works by blocking nerves which make a muscle tighten.
Hirsutism, a medical condition characterized by the excessive growth of coarse hair in a male-like pattern and it affects up to 10% of women of all ages. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and idiopathic hirsutism account for 90% of cases.
Menstrual irregularities are common. However, they're not something to ignore if they start affecting your quality of life. Understanding what's normal for you and recognizing the signs that something might be wrong is crucial for your reproductive health.
Lichen Sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition which usually affects the genitalia causing itching, irritation, pain and scarring. Appearing in both men and women, it can be a life affecting condition, which distresses sufferers as it can cause both itching around the genitals, and also manifests as white patches in the area.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections for bladder pain syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis (IC), are a potential treatment option where a concentrated sample of a patient's own blood platelets is injected directly into the bladder, aiming to reduce inflammation and promote healing of the bladder lining, potentially leading to significant symptom relief like decreased pain, frequency, and urgency.
Uterine fibroids are benign non-cancerous growths that can grow from the uterus. While they don't always cause symptoms, the symptomatic fibroids can affect significantly on your well-being. They may cause various symptoms such as painful, heavy periods, backaches, constipation, pelvic discomfort, and a whole lot of stress.
In the past two weeks, Global media has jumped on Danish research showing Mirena and breast cancer links, but patients can be reassured the risk is still very very small.
