Respectful, unhurried care for women and girls across Morisset and Lake Macquarie, from your first period to pregnancy, menopause and beyond. See a female GP close to home, with pathology onsite.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card: children 15 and under, patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card, and all other pension and Health Care Card holders.
Ask for Dr Alice Najjar, Dr Prishantha Sirisena, Dr Christina Yeong or, from December 2026, Dr Mohamed Naim Hafsah when you book.
Tap to see moreBoth are welcoming new patients and can be chosen on HotDoc.
Book with a female GPCervical screening can be self-collected in private, with no speculum.
Tap to see moreSelf-collection is the same test and is accurate for screening.
About cervical screeningContraception, menopause and period concerns usually need more time.
Tap to see moreTell reception what the visit is for so the right time is set aside.
Call (02) 4006 8222You are welcome to bring someone with you, and to ask for a chaperone for any examination.
Tap to see moreBeing comfortable is part of good care. Your rights are set out in the practice's patient rights policy.
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The Cervical Screening Test checks for human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause slow changes to the cervix over many years. If you have a cervix and are aged 25 to 74, screening is recommended every five years when your results have been normal.
You can choose to collect your own sample in private with a simple swab, with no speculum examination, or have the sample collected by your doctor. Both are accurate for screening.
Self-collection is for screening when you have no symptoms. Unusual bleeding, bleeding after sex, pelvic pain or unusual discharge need an assessment, so book an appointment to talk it through.
It depends on the type. Some results lead to a referral for a closer look at the cervix (colposcopy) and others to a repeat test. Finding HPV is not a cancer diagnosis.
Yes. Screening is still recommended after HPV vaccination, after menopause and if you are no longer sexually active.
The right contraception depends on your health, your plans for pregnancy, how much you want to think about it day to day, and how it affects your periods.
Options include the combined and progestogen-only pill, the vaginal ring, the injection, the contraceptive implant, hormonal and copper IUDs, condoms and emergency contraception.
Long-acting reversible methods, the implant and IUDs, are the most effective because there is no daily dose to remember.
For most methods fertility returns soon after stopping. After the injection it can take longer, which is worth knowing if pregnancy is in your plans.
Some methods can make periods lighter and less painful. You can raise both at the same appointment.
Ask reception which doctors offer implant and IUD insertion and removal, and the appointment length needed.
Heavy, painful or irregular periods are common, but they are not something you simply have to put up with, especially if they affect work, school or daily life.
Your doctor can look for causes such as iron deficiency, fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis, and talk through ways to manage symptoms.
Pain that starts before bleeding and lasts beyond it, pain with sex, pain with bowel motions or passing urine around your period, and tiredness. Pain not eased by usual pain relief should be checked.
Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause irregular or absent periods, acne, extra hair growth and difficulty with weight, and affects long-term health, so it is worth diagnosing early.
If your periods are heavy or you are tired in a way sleep does not fix, ask about iron studies. Low iron is common and treatable. Blood tests can be collected onsite.
A pre-pregnancy check can cover folic acid and iodine, vaccinations, medicines and existing conditions. Once you are pregnant, your GP can arrange early tests and scans, discuss screening options and help you choose your model of care.
After the birth, a postnatal check around six weeks looks at your recovery, feeding, contraception, pelvic floor, sleep and emotional wellbeing.
At least a month before trying to conceive and through the first trimester.
Bring a list of everything you take, including supplements. Do not stop anything without talking to your doctor first.
Generally after twelve months of trying, or six months if you are over 35. Investigations involve both partners.
Whooping cough, influenza and RSV vaccines are recommended during pregnancy and help protect your baby in the first months of life.
Perimenopause can begin in your 40s, bringing hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep, mood changes, brain fog, joint aches and changes to your periods.
There are a range of options, from sleep, exercise and alcohol through to medical and non-medical treatments. What suits you depends on your symptoms and your health history.
Usually from your age, cycle changes and symptoms. Hormone levels fluctuate so much that a single blood test is often not helpful.
Usually yes, for a time after your last period. How long depends on your age.
Please do. A written list of symptoms makes a longer appointment more productive.
Get to know how your breasts normally look and feel, and see a doctor if you notice a lump, nipple changes or discharge, skin dimpling or ongoing pain. Most changes are not cancer, but they should always be checked.
BreastScreen NSW offers free screening mammograms every two years for women aged 50 to 74, and women aged 40 to 49 and over 75 can also attend.
Not for a BreastScreen screening mammogram. If you have symptoms, your GP can arrange the right tests.
Talk to your GP. Family history may change when and how often screening is recommended.
Confidential sexual health checks, including testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), in a respectful, judgement-free setting. Many STIs have no symptoms.
You can also talk about pain during sex, libido, vaginal dryness or discharge, and vaccination against HPV and hepatitis B.
It depends on your situation. Your doctor can suggest what is sensible for you.
Yes. Your health information is private and handled in line with the practice's privacy policy.
Bladder leakage, urgency, recurring urinary infections and prolapse symptoms are common after pregnancy and around menopause, and help is available.
Your doctor can assess the cause and discuss pelvic floor exercises, lifestyle changes and referral to a women's health physiotherapist or specialist.
It is common, but it is not something you have to live with. Pelvic floor treatment helps many women.
Your GP can refer you to a women's health physiotherapist, and a care plan may provide Medicare-subsidised visits for some conditions.
Hormones, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, work and life changes can all affect how you feel. Anxiety, low mood, stress and poor sleep are common and treatable.
Your doctor can listen, help you understand what is going on, and arrange support such as a mental health treatment plan and referral to a psychologist.
Many new parents feel overwhelmed. If low mood or anxiety lasts more than two weeks, talk to your doctor. PANDA (1300 726 306) also offers free support.
Yes, confidentially. 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.
Plain-language information to help you know what to expect and make informed decisions with your GP.
The Cervical Screening Test checks for HPV, the virus that causes most cervical cancers. It is recommended every five years for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74.
You can choose to collect your own sample in private, with no speculum, or have your GP collect it.
Heavy, painful or irregular periods are common but not something you have to put up with. Conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids and polycystic ovary syndrome can be assessed and managed.
Keeping a symptom diary helps your GP understand the pattern.
Perimenopause can start in the 40s and bring hot flushes, sleep problems, mood changes and irregular periods. Menopause is confirmed 12 months after the last period.
There are lifestyle, non-hormonal and hormonal options; your GP will help you weigh the benefits and risks.
Get to know how your breasts normally look and feel, and see your GP about any new lump, nipple change, discharge or skin change.
BreastScreen NSW offers free mammograms every two years from 50 to 74, and from 40.
After menopause, the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease rises. Weight-bearing exercise, calcium, vitamin D, not smoking and regular checks help.
Ask about a Heart Health Check and bone density testing when appropriate.
It is always fine to ask about changes in your body. These are some of the most common reasons women book.
With self-collection available.
When your results have been normal.
Free for women aged 50 to 74.
Both welcoming new patients.
Australia's screening programs start at different ages. Move the slider to see what generally applies. This is general information, not a personal plan, so talk it through with your GP.
Book a health checkYour care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of your care team to see how it fits together.
Periods, acne, contraception, HPV vaccination, sexual health and mental wellbeing.
Cervical screening, contraception, pregnancy planning, PCOS and endometriosis.
Pre-pregnancy checks, shared antenatal care, pregnancy vaccines and the postnatal check.
Perimenopause and menopause, breast and bowel screening, heart and bone health.
Screening, bone health, bladder health, heart health and healthy ageing.
Every GP at Morisset Doctors can help with women's health. You can choose a female GP, and these doctors list women's health among their interests.
Women's health including pregnancy care, children's health and preventive care. Taking new patients.
Book with Dr Najjar
Women's health, paediatrics and geriatric medicine, undertaking an Advanced Certificate in Women's Health. Taking new patients.
Book with Dr Sirisena
Compassionate, patient-centred care, with experience caring for patients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Book with Dr Yeong
Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, respiratory medicine and palliative care. Speaks English, Tamil and Sinhala. Joining December 2026.
Book with Dr Naim
Experience in women's health, skin cancer medicine and Implanon insertion, alongside chronic disease care.
Book with Dr HadiA little preparation gives you and your doctor more time for what matters to you. Your doctor will explain the options, benefits and risks, and only examine you with your consent.
Test what you know about women's health. Choose an answer to reveal the explanation.
Cervical screening is only needed if you have symptoms.
Screening is for people without symptoms, every five years from 25 to 74.
You can collect your own cervical screening sample.
Self-collection is a private, speculum-free option.
Severe period pain is just something to put up with.
It can be a sign of conditions such as endometriosis and is worth discussing.
Information on this page is general, evidence-based and drawn from Australian health authorities and professional guidelines, including:
Morisset Doctors advertises its services in line with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and AHPRA's Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service. We do not use testimonials, offer inducements, or make claims about outcomes. Individual results and experiences vary. Please talk to your GP about your own situation.
If yours is not here, call (02) 4006 8222 and reception will help.
Yes. Dr Alice Najjar, Dr Prishantha Sirisena and Dr Christina Yeong are female GPs, and Dr Mohamed Naim Hafsah joins in December 2026. Choose either when you book on HotDoc or ask reception.
No. Women's health care is general practice care and you can book directly. Your GP writes referrals when a specialist opinion is needed.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients: children 15 and under, patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card, and all other pension and Health Care Card holders. Cervical screening, procedures and some devices attract a fee; reception will tell you first.
Yes. Self-collection is an option for most people having routine screening. Ask your doctor whether it suits you.
Yes. You are welcome to bring a support person and can ask for a chaperone for any examination.
Contraception, menopause, period problems and anything with more than one concern usually need a longer appointment. Tell reception what it is about.
Yes. Book online at any hour through HotDoc or call (02) 4006 8222.
Call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for advice at any time, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on 1800 882 436, or 000 in an emergency.
Book with a female GP online at any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. New patients welcome.
