Resources

Reliable, clear, and inclusive information can make a big difference when navigating your health. Below are curated, evidence-based resources organised by common symptoms and treatment areas. These include Australasian, UK, and international links that I recommend to patients regularly.

General Gynaecology and Reproductive Health

• Just the Facts (NZ) Straightforward explanations about sexual health and STIs.

• Healthify NZ A comprehensive site for New Zealanders, covering many gynaecological topics.

• Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (Australia) A comprehensive Australian collection of many gynaecological topics.

Periods, Bleeding, and Menstrual Disorders

• Healthify NZ – Abnormal Bleeding Heavy periods and abnormal bleeding information.

• Jean Hailes – Heavy Periods & Irregular Bleeding

Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and Pelvic Pain

• Pelvic Pain Toolkit My guide to taking control of persistent pelvic pain.

• Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia Highly recommended resources on period pain, endometriosis, and complex pelvic pain.

• Endometriosis New Zealand Support, advocacy, and information for people with endometriosis.

• Endometriosis Foundation of America International perspective on treatment and awareness.

Surgery and recovery

• Recovering From Surgery Toolkit My comprehensive guide to recovering well from gynae surgery.

• Sex After Surgery Advice on resuming sexual activity after gynae surgery.

• Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery Short animated videos demonstrating how common gynaecological surgeries are performed.

• RANZCOG Patient Information Patient information on selected gynaecological surgeries and conditions from The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

• NZ Society of Anaesthetists Patient Resources Information about what to expect when undergoing anaesthesia and surgery.

PMOS / PCOS and hormonal conditions

The condition is now formally called PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome); many resources still use the former name PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).

• AskPCOS – By Jean Hailes and Monash University First point of call for PMOS/PCOS information — symptoms, diagnosis, and care.

• Healthify NZ - Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) | Huahua hua kūao

Fibroids, Polyps, and Minimally Invasive Surgery

• Healthify NZ – Fibroids

• RCOG – Morcellation for Myomectomy or Hysterectomy Balanced information about surgical options and risks.

Ovarian Cysts and Masses

• Healthify NZ – Ovarian Cysts

• Jean Hailes – Ovarian cysts

• Australian Cancer Council – Ovarian cysts and cancer

Vulval Health and Skin Conditions

• Care Down There (Australia) Accessible education and advocacy for vulval health.

• Health Navigator – Vulval Conditions

Cervical Screening and CIN

• National Cervical Screening Programme (NZ)

• Cancer Council Australia – Cervical Cancer

Urinary and Pelvic Floor Concerns

• The Royal Women’s Hospital (AUS) – Incontinence Resources

• Your Pelvic Floor Leaflets and videos from The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)

• Jean Hailes – Bladder and Pelvic Floor

Inclusive and Gender-Affirming Care

• Takatāpui NZ – Rainbow Inclusive Healthcare Health support for Māori and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• It’s Pronounced Metrosexual

• TransHub (AUS)

Cancer Support and Information

• Cancer Society of New Zealand

• New Zealand Breast & Ovarian Cancer Trust

• Ovarian Cancer Australia

Dr Sam Holford

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