Women’s Health

WOMEN’S HEALTH

We have a number of female and male GPs who offer comprehensive a women’s health service, including: 

  • Cervical screening
  • Breast screening
  • Prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal pregnancy care
  • Breastfeeding advice
  • Contraception (including Implanon implants and Mirena IUDs)
  • Medical Termination
  • Menopause
  • STI checks
  • Family planning
  • Immunisations

 

Dr Heather Barnett is now providing personalised and compassionate women’s health care, including adult medical termination of pregnancy and Implanon insertion and removal at Kingscliff Health.

Medical Termination
We understand that every person’s circumstances are unique, and Dr Heather is committed to providing empathetic, confidential and non-judgemental care in a safe and supportive environment.
Safe medical termination of pregnacy is available up to 9 weeks gestation.
Dr Heather Barnett can discuss your options, explain the process, answer your questions and provide guidance on follow-up care, helping you make an informed decision that is right for you.
Price: $425 – $136.70 Medicare rebate

Implanon
Implanon is a long-acting, reversible contraceptive implant that is placed under the skin of the upper arm and provides effective contraception for up to three years.
Dr Heather can discuss your contraceptive options, answer any questions you may have, and help you decide whether Implanon is the right choice for you. We also offer removal of existing implants and can discuss replacement or alternative contraceptive options.
Prices:
Insertion: $260 – $96.20 Medicare rebate
Removal: $280 – $91.70 Medicare rebate

Dr Heather will soon be offering Mirena insertions and removals.

 

FAQs

What are the most important medical symptoms women should not ignore?

  • Pain or discomfort in the chest and shortness of breath
  • Reproductive health problems, e.g. pelvic pain, painful intercourse, bleeding or spotting between periods
  • Breast lumps, tenderness or pain
  • Changes in bowel or bladder function, especially with abdominal pain or bloating
  • Digestive or stomach problems

What are the most important things a woman can do to protect her health?

Keep an eye out for early signs of health problems (see above) and visit your doctor should you notice them. There are also a few things you can do to protect yourself now and in the future:

  • Avoid smoking (active and passive)
  • Eat a balanced diet
  • Exercise at least 30 minutes per day
  • Have regular health checks
  • Limit alcohol to 7 standard drinks per week and nil during pregnancy

Is the birth control pill still considered safe? Does it carry any extra health risks?

Birth control pills in use today are far safer than those used in the past, mainly because they contain lower levels of hormones. The pill has been shown to help protect women from ovarian and endometrial cancers. While numerous studies have looked at the relationship between the pill and breast cancer, there is no certain evidence of a link. However, taking the pill and smoking may increase your risk of high blood pressure, blood clots, and blocked arteries, especially after the age of 35.