Prof John Eden says not all hormone therapies have the same risk.

September 25th, 2020

Prof John Eden, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Gynaecologist, has specialised in hormonal treatment for the symptoms of menopause for over thirty years. "Recent media attention has worried women that HRT causes breast cancer, when the latest scientific evidence is that this is simply not true." Watch his expert video for the latest evidence before you stop your therapy and please have your regular mammograms.Read Prof Eden's full statement below. (more…)

John Eden talks about alternatives for the Australian shortage of Oestrogen Patches.

July 28th, 2020

Oestrogen patches are one of the safest forms of HRT. For example, they do not have any effect on clotting risk (eg. DVT or pulmonary embolism) and so are safer than oral oestradiol for women at risk of thrombosis. There have been supply issues with oestrogen patches which has caused some confusion. Read Dr Eden's advice on how you can use the patches available. (more…)

Update from Dr Jason Chow about changes to maternity services at POWP during COVID

May 19th, 2020

Dr Jason Chow would like to let all his pregnant patients know that the POW Private Hospital has updated their website to make it easier to navigate COVID-19 changes. Click on the picture below to head straight to the POWP Maternity website.

Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Know the signs, reduce the spread

March 23rd, 2020

The Department of Health has issued a health alert regarding the Novel-Coronavirus. WHRIA is open and is adhering to strict NSW health guidelines to prevent COVID-19 spread. Phone or video consults are preferred at this time. Everyone must practice good hygiene to protect against infection and prevent the virus spreading. If you feel well, you do not need to wear a mask. (more…)

Happy holidays from your WHRIA team!

December 18th, 2019

We hope you had a happy an healthy 2019! Please note our office will be closed from Tuesday 24th December 2019 and will re-open on Monday 6th January 2020. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 000 or present to your nearest Emergency Department. We wish you and your families a happy and safe festive season.From the WHRIA team

Robots helping surgeons to greater success

December 11th, 2019

Congratulations to WHRIA's Dr Jason Chow (pictured) and Dr Karen Chan for being a part of this great achievement. Together they did the first robot hysterectomy, stage 4 endo resection, fibroid removal and pudendal nerve release surgery at the Prince of Wales Private Hospital. (more…)

Don’t stop your hormone therapy because of the recent publication

August 30th, 2019

Many women have been frightened to take hormones, due to misinformation many years ago. The recent publication in the Lancet (29 August 2019) unfortunately does not provide any new information, as it includes results from old HRT that is no longer used. The risks stated in the paper are not applicable to current hormone therapies. Watch WHRIA's Prof John Eden on 9 NEWS comment on an observational study about menopausal hormone therapy and the risk of breast cancer, recently published in the Lancet. Unfortunately it includes old treatment therapies no longer used. Watch John Eden talk about the latest treatments for menopause, courtesy of Westpac Women’s Health Week 2019, password Health. (more…)

Welcome Fertility Specialist Dr Rachael Rodgers to WHRIA

May 10th, 2019

Dr Rodgers is a specialist gynaecologist with sub-speciality training in fertility. She treats women with a wide range of fertility issues, including PCOS, endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, unexplained infertility and low ovarian reserve.Rachael has a special interest in the fertility preservation of women with cancer and is currently completing a PhD at the University of NSW in this topic. Rachael is able to offer a full range of fertility services and is consulting from our Bathurst Street rooms on Fridays.

Welcome Dr Amanda Beech & Dr Lauren Kite to WHRIA

August 1st, 2018

We are delighted to welcome Dr Amanda Beech, an Obstetric Medicine Physician and Endocrinologist, and Dr Lauren Kite, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, to our WHRIA team.Amanda has an interest in Women’s Health across all ages, including Medical Disorders of Pregnancy, reproductive endocrinology, menopause and osteoporosis, and the prevention of secondary fractures. Amanda can also see men for endocrine disorders such as gender dysphoria and bone and mineral diseases. Amanda consults on Fridays at Bathurst Street. Lauren has completed her training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She is WHRIA’s Pain Medicine trainee and research fellow, under Professor Vancaillie at the Royal Hospital for Women well as the team at the Royal North Shore Hospital. Lauren can see women for gynaecology and pelvic pain appointments at Bathurst Street on Mondays.

Mood swings, hot flushes, terrible sleep…suffer no more, safe new treatments are available.

November 25th, 2017

Do you suffer from poor sleep due to hot flushes? Panic attacks? Mood swings for no good reason? If you are going through or have passed menopause and are suffering, you are not alone. A large Australian survey found 400, 000 women are having severe menopausal symptoms, but only 1 in 8 are being treated when simple, effective treatment is available. Many women have been frightened to take hormones, due to misinformation many years ago.The 2016 Australian release of a safe, plant-based, easily absorbed HRT provides more options for women with menopausal symptoms. Watch this short video on Studio 10 TV by clicking here, where John Eden explains more about studies, treatment improvements and when to seek help. (more…)

Recent Posts
Categories
Do you want to be treated at WHRIA?

For most of our services, we require a referral from your GP.
Find Out More
Find out more about your condition

To find out more about your condition, please review our health information for facts on a variety of health topics
Browse Health Information
Speak to us today

If you'd like to attend our private clinic for a consultation, treatment or diagnostic ultrasound, please feel free to contact us today. Your enquiry will be kept to the strictest of confidence.
Enquire Now

Bladder & Bowel

Fertility

Gynaecology

Hormones

Pelvic Pain

News

Prof John Eden says not all hormone therapies have the same risk.

John Eden talks about alternatives for the Australian shortage of Oestrogen Patches.

Update from Dr Jason Chow about changes to maternity services at POWP during COVID

Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Know the signs, reduce the spread

Happy holidays from your WHRIA team!

Robots helping surgeons to greater success

Don’t stop your hormone therapy because of the recent publication

Welcome Fertility Specialist Dr Rachael Rodgers to WHRIA

Welcome Dr Amanda Beech & Dr Lauren Kite to WHRIA

Mood swings, hot flushes, terrible sleep…suffer no more, safe new treatments are available.

Recent Posts

Categories

Do you want to be treated at WHRIA?

Find out more about your condition

Speak to us today

For Patients

For Practitioners

News & Resources

Our Services

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

OUR LOCATION

Get Social

Give Feedback