Women’s health
RANZCOG works to improve health outcomes for women in Australia, New Zealand and globally. We provide tools and resources for women and their clinicians on a variety of women’s health issues.
Find a women’s health doctor
Search our directorate of qualified women’s health practitioners in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to find a doctor near you.
Who is your O&G doctor?
You may be cared for by doctors at different stages of their specialist training and career in obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G), in community and hospital settings throughout Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
YOUR HEALTH
For the public
4 February 2022
Raising Awareness Tool for Endometriosis (RATE)
RATE is a quick-to-use online tool for patients and health professionals to assess possible endometriosis symptoms.
USEFUL RESOURCES
For the public
Read the most up-to-date information about health topics and medical procedures, written by expert specialist doctors.
For clinicians
Your O&G doctor uses our statements and guidelines on medical topics and procedures to inform their practice, ensuring the best outcomes for your health.
Patient information pamphlets
RESOURCES FOR CONCEPTION, PREGNANCY AND BIRTH
RESOURCES FOR CONCEPTION, PREGNANCY AND BIRTH
Why your Weight Matters During Pregnancy
By reaching a healthy weight, you are protecting your health and your baby’s wellbeing.
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section
For many years it was assumed that once a woman had a caesarean section, all…
The First Few Weeks Following Birth
The first few weeks after having a baby are a time of great change.
Umbilical Cord Blood Banking
Umbilical cord blood is the blood remaining in the umbilical cord and placenta after your…
Travelling during Pregnancy
In general, the second trimester is the safest and most comfortable time to travel.
Reproductive Carrier Screening
Genetic screening options for healthy couples who are planning ,or are in the early stages…
Red Blood Cell Alloimmunisation
Red Blood Cell Alloimmunisation is important to diagnose in pregnancy because it can lead to…
Prenatal Screening for Chromosomal and Genetic Conditions
Every baby has a small chance of being born with a chromosomal or genetic condition.
Pre-eclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, very high blood pressure (severe hypertension) can cause complications for both you and…
Pregnancy Loss
This pamphlet is for women who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, and those…
Planning for Pregnancy
Steps taken prior to conception to optimise your health can have significant long-lasting benefits for…
Pain Relief in Labour and Childbirth
Every woman experiences pain in a different way.
Labour and Birth
Every labour and birth is unique and unpredictable, making it difficult to plan.
Induction of Labour
When labour starts, a number of changes occur in your body.
Group B Streptococcus
Group B streptococcus is a very common type of bacteria that lives on our bodies.
Gestational Trophablastic Disease
GTD is a rare complication of pregnancy that is also called a ‘Molar Pregnancy’…
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy.
Monitoring the Baby’s Heart Rate in Labour
For centuries, birth attendants have listened to the baby’s heartbeat during pregnancy and labour.
Exercise during Pregnancy
There are many benefits to be gained from regular exercise during pregnancy.
Depression and Anxiety during Pregnancy and following Birth
As many as one in five women are affected by depression and anxiety during pregnancy…
Contraception
Overview of the options to prevent pregnancy.
Common Questions in Pregnancy
This pamphlet aims to answer the most common questions women ask during pregnancy.
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a medical procedure performed on a pregnant woman to sample…
Caesarean Section
A caesarean section is an operation in which a baby is born through an incision.
Breech Presentation at the End of your Pregnancy
Breech presentation occurs when your baby is lying bottom first or feet first in the…
Assisted Birth
There are times when assistance during birth may be required for the safety of mother…
GYNAECOLOGICAL RESOURCES
GYNAECOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is when you leak urine or wet yourself with activity.
Pudendal Neuralgia
Pain caused by the nerve that supplies the skin between your pubic bone and your…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a bulge or lump in the vagina, which may affect…
Menopause
Menopause literally means that a woman has had her last (or final) menstrual period.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is commonly called ‘keyhole surgery’.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of the uterus (womb).
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is an operation where the uterus (womb) is removed.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
A woman normally bleeds for five days, on average, every month.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect women of reproductive age.
Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial ablation is a surgical procedure that removes the inside layer or lining of the…
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain is different for every woman and may be felt anywhere below the…
Cervical Screening in Australia
The Pap smear test has been replaced by the new Cervical Screening Test (CST).
Asherman Syndrome
Asherman syndrome is when scar tissue is present inside the uterus or cervix.
Equitable healthcare
Find out more about the work we do to improve women’s health outcomes in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and with our nearest neighbours in the Pacific.