Christchurch Obstetrics and Gynaecology Associates

08/05/2021

03/04/2021

Happy Easter! From the COGA team

01/04/2021

Influenza can be a serious illness and poses as a significant public health issue in New Zealand. Immunisation provides the best protection against the flu. Check with your GP or the Ministry of Health website for eligibility.

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/preventative-health-wellness/immunisation/influenza

17/03/2021

Endometriosis New Zealand have some helpful tips for Managing Endometriosis including nutrition, exercise and sleep. Take a look at the link below!

It can be distressing to live with a chronic condition like endometriosis. The physical and emotional effects can be serious and far reaching and often affect family, friends, colleagues, relationships, education and career.

15/03/2021

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13/03/2021

Check out Endometriosis New Zealand's top 10 Endometriosis myths

1.     It’s normal to have distressing pain during your period It’s normal to have some degree of discomfort during your period … Continued

11/03/2021

The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand are conducting a survey on chronic pelvic pain in New Zealand. The survey is approx 25-60 mins long.

Follow the below link to read about the survey, then click through to complete it. Thank you

What is this study about? The aim of this study is to determine the economic and social costs due to chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis for women in Aotearoa, New Zealand and the impact on their lives. This knowledge could inform future policies and help organisations improve health outcomes a

07/03/2021

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02/03/2021

Often a woman will experience symptoms such as period pain and pelvic pain. Other symptoms include:

•Bowel problems like bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, pain with bowel movements, painful wind
•Painful in*******se (dyspareunia)
•Reduced fertility or infertility
•Tiredness and low energy
•Pain in other places such as the lower back
•Pain at other times e.g. with ovulation or intermittently throughout the month
•Abnormal menstrual bleeding

28/02/2021

Endometriosis is a common inflammatory disease estimated to affect 1 in 10 women in New Zealand during their reproductive years.