Women’s health and gynaecology in Point Cook. Juniper Avenue Medical Centre’s gynaecological clinic provides cervical screening, Implanon & IUD insertion, antenatal shared care, breast checks, menopause management and contraception advice — all with experienced female GPs and bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients. Located at 2 Juniper Avenue, Point Cook, open 7 days a week.
Women’s health services we provide
- Cervical screening test (CST) — 5-yearly HPV test, including self-collection option
- Pap smears — clinician-collected when preferred
- Implanon contraceptive implant — insertion & removal
- Mirena IUD — insertion, removal, replacement
- Copper IUD — insertion & replacement
- Contraception counselling — pill, ring, injection, depot, emergency contraception
- Antenatal shared care — coordinated GP-hospital pregnancy care
- Breast checks — clinical breast examination & mammography referrals
- STI screening — chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis
- Menopause management — symptom review, hormone replacement therapy
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) management
- Endometriosis assessment & specialist referral
- Heavy or irregular periods — assessment & treatment
Cervical screening — what’s changed
Australia’s cervical screening programme changed in 2017 — the old 2-yearly Pap smear is now a 5-yearly HPV test. Since July 2022, all eligible women aged 25-74 can choose self-collection with a simple swab in a private room at the clinic. Both options are bulk billed.
Choosing the right contraception
Our female GPs help you choose the best contraception based on your lifestyle, health, and family planning goals:
- Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) — Implanon (3 years), Mirena IUD (5-8 years), copper IUD (5-10 years)
- Short-acting — combined oral pill, mini-pill, vaginal ring, depot injection
- Emergency contraception — same-day appointments
- Permanent — referrals for tubal ligation or vasectomy
Gynaecology FAQ
Do I need a referral?
No — all gynaecology services at Juniper are GP-led, no specialist referral needed. We refer to gynaecologists for procedures requiring hospital theatre.
How private is the consultation?
Fully confidential. Consultations are with a single GP in a private room. Self-collection cervical screening is performed in privacy with the GP outside the room.
How long does an IUD insertion take?
Insertion takes about 15 minutes; allow 30-45 minutes for the full appointment. We schedule a quick check-up 6 weeks later.
What about menopause hormone therapy?
Our female GPs prescribe and monitor menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) including patches, gels, oral and combined therapies — with personalised risk-benefit assessment.
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