Maven Blog

Seeing any doctor for the first time can be a little nerve-racking. Particularly when intimate topics may need to be discussed, and an internal examination performed. But have no fear! All the gynaecologists at Maven Centre are gentle, warm, friendly clinicians, who will approach such discussions and examinations sensitively. Read on, for more details about what to expect at your first consultation with one of our team.

It is estimated that approximately 12% of Australian women have a Mirena intra-uterine device (IUD) in - that's 1 in 8 of all Australian women. (This would equate to about 1 in 5 Australian women of reproductive age.) So what's the story with this little progesterone T? Pros and Cons? Would it be appropriate for you? Read on for more details...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 10% of women, and can lead to various symptoms. But there are various ways that PCOS can be managed, and its symptoms ameliorated! If in doubt, reach out to your local clinician to discuss this in more detail!

Bleeding after sex (or 'post-coital bleeding') can occur for many reasons, most of which are completely innocent. But it can be a sign of an underlying infection or suspicious process. So if it occurs more than once, is heavy, or you have additional symptoms, it's worth getting checked out.