Focus on Women Physiotherapy - Gold Coast

We asked Jean Hailes specialist women’s health GP, Dr Lee Mey Wong, for her tips on how to get on track for healthy living.

No matter your age, sexual healthcare is important for every woman. But what does sexual healthcare look like in your teens and 20s? And how does it differ in your 40s or 60s – or beyond?

Vaginal & vulval pain: know the different causes and when to seek help. 

Many of us aren’t used to talking about our vulvas and vaginas. In fact, many women don’t know the difference between the vulva and the vagina. So if you’re experiencing pain in either of these areas, it’s important to start with the basics and learn which body part is which.

Staying motivated to do regular physical activity can be a challenge. When you have a chronic and painful health condition, it can be even harder.

We talk with VCS Foundation Director of Education and Liaison, Dr Lara Roeske, about the renewed National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) which switched from the Pap test to the Cervical Screening Test in December 2017.

All things considered, we've come a long way. We're getting better at discussing what were once delicate topics. For example, many women now freely and openly discuss menopause, while 50 years ago it was still often referred to in hushed tones as 'the change'.