Gynaecology

Gynaecology

Optimising women’s health in a private and dignified manner

Women can have different health problems in the different stages of their lifetime. It is important to be able to discuss these issues in a caring and confidential environment.

The following women’s health issues can be managed:

  • Menstrual problems
  • Contraceptive options
  • Early pregnancy problems, such as miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy
  • Pelvic pain and endometriosis
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Fibroid uterus and adenomyosis
  • Risk reductive surgery in case of breast cancer, or familial cancer risk (removal of ovaries or hysterectomy)
  • Abnormal PAP smears/colposcopy
  • Menopausal problems including bleeding after menopause

The following procedures are available:

Minor Procedures

  • Hysteroscopy
  • D&C Curette for Miscarriage
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • LLETZ or Cone procedure
  • Insertion of Mirena
  • Diagnostic Laparoscopy
  • Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
  • Operative Laparoscopy (minor)

Major Procedures

  • Operative Laparoscopy (major, such as removal of ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, ovaries or cysts)
  • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
  • Hysterectomy (vaginal and abdominal)
COVID-19 update

COVID-19 updates

Dr Renee Verkuijl sees many pregnant and elderly patients. These patients are extremely vulnerable to viruses such as COVID, influenza and the common cold.

For the safety of all our patients and staff, we humbly request that:

1. All patients and carers who have returned from overseas or from NSW, Victoria, Brisbane or Ipswich areas in the last 3 weeks must notify us by phone and not come in to our clinic.

2. Any patient, carer or sibling with a fever, NEW cough, NEW runny nose or cold-like symptoms (even if mild) should telephone Dr Renee Verkuijl's rooms and reschedule their appointment. We thank you on behalf of our vulnerable patients for this and will endeavour to reschedule your appointment as soon as you have recovered. If and where possible, an appointment over the phone may be organised.

3. Please use good hand hygiene and cough etiquette for yourself and those attending the appointment with you.

4. We ask that only yourself and one other support person and/or child attend your appointment.

Thank you for all of your assistance during this time.