ASC Gynaecology

ASC Gynaecology Specialist Gynaecology & Obstetrics in Hamilton, New Zealand. Individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

Our specialists are dedicated to a high standard of care in women’s health.

Did you know September is dedicated to raising awareness about Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS)?PCOS is a hormonal condi...
16/09/2025

Did you know September is dedicated to raising awareness about Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS)?

PCOS is a hormonal condition affecting many aspects of women's health. It's linked to increased levels of insulin and testosterone, disrupting hormone balance and causing a range of symptoms. These often start in your late teens or early 20s and can vary greatly.

Symptoms can include:
• Irregular periods
• Difficulty getting pregnant
• Excess facial or body hair
• Acne
• Hair loss
• Mood swings (depression, anxiety)
• Unexplained weight gain

There are various ways to manage PCOS effectively. How you manage it depends on how it currently affects your daily life, and how to reduce long-term effects on your wellbeing.

If you're concerned about PCOS and want to speak to one of our specialists, contact us on 021 024 51019 or email admin@ascgynaecology.co.nz.

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers in New Z...
02/09/2025

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers in New Zealand.

Gynaecological cancers are cancers that start in parts of the female reproductive system, including:
• cervical cancer
• ovarian cancer
• uterus cancer
• vulval cancer
• va**nal cancers

Like the rest of your body, the female reproductive organs are made of tiny 'building blocks' called cells.

Gynaecological cancers begin when these cells grow abnormally.

The symptoms will depend on where the cancer is, but signs and symptoms may include:
• unusual va**nal bleeding or discharge, especially after menopause
• pain in your tummy (abdomen)
• pain during s*x
• itchy skin around the opening to the va**na
• difficulty peeing (passing urine)
• changes in toilet habits

Having these symptoms does not mean you have cancer, but it is important to get any changes checked by your doctor.

Tips for talking to your doctor
• make a list of what you are feeling and how often it happens, including as much detail as possible
• think about your family/whānau history of cancer and tell your doctor
• go back to your doctor if you don't feel better, even if tests show you don't have a • problem - you can ask for a second opinion if you want one
• take a family/whānau member or friend with you to the appointment for support

If you would like to speak to one of our specialists, contact us on 021 024 51019 or email admin@ascgynaecology.co.nz.

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

What is Pudendal Neuralgia?Pudendal neuralgia is pain caused by the nerve that supplies the skin between your p***c bone...
19/08/2025

What is Pudendal Neuralgia?

Pudendal neuralgia is pain caused by the nerve that supplies the skin between your p***c bone and your tailbone.

The pudendal nerve carries the sensations of touch and pain from the skin between the a**s and the cl****is, as well as the sphincters (muscles that keep the openings of the bladder and bowel closed).

What are the signs and symptoms of Pudendal Neuralgia?

The most common complaint is pain with sitting, which gets worse as the day goes on. However, as the nerve is also involved with bladder and bowel function, other problems, such as bladder frequency, the feeling of a bladder infection, pain with in*******se and the sensation of an urgent need to open the bowels, can also occur.

Typically, the pain resolves during the night or when lying down. Pudendal neuralgia can be related to intense physical exercise involving the pelvic floor and neighbouring muscles. The exercises that are most commonly associated are: ‘Kegel’ exercises (exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles), cycling and weight lifting/ bench pressing.

The most common association however is with childbirth. During va**nal delivery, the pudendal nerve is slightly stretched and may therefore malfunction and cause symptoms. This resolves spontaneously in most cases within a few weeks. Some women, however, will continue to suffer pain for longer periods of time, or the pain may come back months or years after the delivery.

Some types of surgery can lead to persistent postoperative pain. This surgery might have been a simple cut for the removal of a cyst or following childbirth (episiotomy) or a more complicated procedure, such as for correction of prolapse, for example. We do not have any way of predicting who will develop chronic pudendal pain after surgery.

Pain after surgery is not necessarily the result of incorrectly performed surgery.

If you would like to arrange an appointment with one of our specialists, contact us on 021 024 51019 or email admin@ascgynaecology.co.nz.

www.ascgynaecology.co.nz/contact

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

Women's Health Week (Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine) runs from 11th - 17th of this month.At ASC Gynaecology, we're committed to e...
10/08/2025

Women's Health Week (Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine) runs from 11th - 17th of this month.

At ASC Gynaecology, we're committed to empowering women and supporting their health journey. We believe in creating a safe and understanding space where you feel heard and respected. Your health is our priority.

Let's use this week to celebrate women's health and wellbeing. It's a time to raise awareness, break down barriers, and encourage open conversations about women's healthcare.

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

What is an Anterior Vaginal Repair?About 1 in 10 women who have had children require surgery for va**nal prolapse. A pro...
30/07/2025

What is an Anterior Vaginal Repair?

About 1 in 10 women who have had children require surgery for va**nal prolapse. A prolapse of the front (anterior) wall of the va**na is usually due to a weakness in the strong tissue layer (fascia) that divides the va**na from the bladder. This weakness may cause a feeling of fullness or dragging in the va**na or an uncomfortable bulge that extends beyond the va**nal opening. It may also cause difficulty passing urine with a slow or intermittent urine stream or symptoms of urinary urgency or frequency. Another name for an anterior wall prolapse is a cystocele.

An anterior repair, also known as an anterior colporrhaphy, is a surgical procedure to repair or reinforce the fascial support layer between the bladder and the va**na. The aim of surgery is to relieve the symptoms of va**nal bulge and/or laxity and to improve bladder function without compromising s*xual function.

If you would like to speak to one of our specialists, call 021 024 51019 email admin@ascgynaecology.co.nz.

www.ascgynaecology.co.nz/contact

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

This week, we acknowledge Birth Trauma Awareness Week, a global movement sparking conversations and sharing experiences ...
16/07/2025

This week, we acknowledge Birth Trauma Awareness Week, a global movement sparking conversations and sharing experiences around birth trauma. Birth can be a beautiful, transformative event, but for some, it can leave a lasting emotional impact.

Here's what to remember:
• You're not alone. Birth trauma is more common than you think.
• It's okay to feel overwhelmed. Talking about your experience is key to healing.
• There are resources available.

If you or someone you know has experienced birth trauma, you deserve support. Reach out to organisations like Birth Trauma Aotearoa: www.birthtraumaaotearoa.org.nz

Let's use this week to learn, share strength, and advocate for positive change.

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

This July is Fibroid Awareness Month.Fibroids are noncancerous growths or tumours on the muscular part of the uterus (wo...
02/07/2025

This July is Fibroid Awareness Month.

Fibroids are noncancerous growths or tumours on the muscular part of the uterus (womb); sometimes they are also called myomas. Fibroids may be very small (about 5mm) or can grow to be quite large (about 100mm).

Many women with fibroids do not notice any symptoms and will not need treatment, whereas others may experience problems such as painful and heavy periods.

Treatment includes medication to shrink the fibroids and, in some women, surgical removal.

If you would like to speak to one of our specialists, call 021 024 51019 email admin@ascgynaecology.co.nz.

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

Mānawatia a Matariki — Happy Māori New Year! ✨As Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster, rises in the night sky, we celebr...
17/06/2025

Mānawatia a Matariki — Happy Māori New Year! ✨

As Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster, rises in the night sky, we celebrate the beginning of the Māori New Year. This is a time for reflection, remembering the past year, and looking forward with hope to the future.

If you need to contact us this Matariki weekend, we will still receive phone calls, referrals and bookings.

Get in touch with us by phone on 021 024 51019 or visit our website: www.ascgynaecology.co.nz.

From the team at ASC Gynaecology, we wish you a wonderful long weekend!

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

Infertility is defined as not being able to become pregnant (conceive) after 1 year of trying, or not being able to carr...
04/06/2025

Infertility is defined as not being able to become pregnant (conceive) after 1 year of trying, or not being able to carry pregnancies to a live birth.

Approximately 1 in 4 New Zealanders experience infertility and 1 in 8 require some form of medical assistance to achieve a pregnancy.

Infertility can be a female factor, a male factor, a combination of female and male factors or unexplained.

Some of the best ways to deal with infertility are to be informed and to talk about it. This is not always easy or comfortable.

If you are dealing with infertility, you might find it helpful to:
• talk to friends and whānau who are supportive
• see a counsellor to talk through your feelings and options
• talk to someone else who has been through what you are going through and who understands

Fertility New Zealand provides assistance for people with fertility issues, visit their website here: www.fertilitynz.org.nz

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

Do you experience pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis?If so, you're not alone. Pelvic pain affects roughly 1 in 6 women...
14/05/2025

Do you experience pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis?

If so, you're not alone. Pelvic pain affects roughly 1 in 6 women. This pain can be constant or come and go, but it lasts for more than 6 months and can significantly impact your daily life.

Symptoms may include:
• Pain with in*******se
• Urinary urgency, frequency
• Pain with urinating, and/or urinary leakage
• Abdominal bloating, gastrointestinal distress, and constipation
• Burning, itching, aching or other types of pain in pelvic region

What tests might be offered?
• screening tests for pelvic infections (including s*xually transmitted infections)
• an ultrasound scan – this may be a transva**nal scan of your pelvis, which involves gently inserting an ultrasound probe into your va**na
• an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan of your pelvis.

You may also be offered a Laparoscopy, particularly if your doctor thinks you may have Endometriosis, adhesions or pelvic infection.

This May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month and if you're experiencing any of these symptoms and would like to arrange an appointment with one of our specialists, contact us on 021 024 51019 or email admin@ascgynaecology.co.nz.

www.ascgynaecology.co.nz/contact

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

Sending love and support to all the incredible mums out there, no matter what today brings. 🧡
10/05/2025

Sending love and support to all the incredible mums out there, no matter what today brings. 🧡

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

Please note our clinic will be closed from 5 pm on Thursday 17th April to 9 am on Tuesday 22nd April. For urgent queries...
16/04/2025

Please note our clinic will be closed from 5 pm on Thursday 17th April to 9 am on Tuesday 22nd April.

For urgent queries, please contact Sally on 021 024 51019 for Dr Narena Dudley and Helen on 021 221 4183 for Dr Tava Mudzamiri.

Happy Easter! 🐰

www.ascgynaecology.co.nz/contact

ASC Gynaecology offers individualised centered care for women in all stages of their life.

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