Dr Tava Gynaecology

16/07/2025

Giving birth can be transformative, but for some, it can be traumatic.
This Birth Trauma Awareness Week, know that your feelings are valid. You are not alone, and help is available.
Reach out to Birth Trauma Aotearoa at www.birthtraumaaotearoa.org.nz – your journey to healing matters.

Dr Tava is dedicated to a high standard of care in women's health.

02/07/2025

This July is Fibroid Awareness Month.

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in the uterus. They can vary greatly in size, ranging from pea-sized to much larger. While many women don't experience any symptoms, fibroids can sometimes cause problems like:
• Heavy or painful periods
• Bloating or swelling in the abdomen
• Frequent urination or constipation
• Pain during in*******se
• Difficulty getting pregnant

There are four main types of fibroids, each with a different location within the uterus:

• Intramural Fibroids: These are the most common type of fibroids. They develop in the uterine wall and expand.

• Pedunculated Fibroids: These grow on stalks or stems. The stems are attached to the uterine wall and can grow either outside the uterus or inside the uterine cavity.

• Subserosal Fibroids: These develop in the outer portion of the uterus and continue to grow outward.

• Submucosal Fibroids: These are the least common type of fibroids. They develop within the uterine cavity and can cause excessive and prolonged menstrual bleeding.

The exact cause of fibroids is unknown, but they are sensitive to oestrogen and progesterone, the female hormones made in the o***y. They tend to grow during pregnancy (when hormone levels are high) and shrink after menopause (when hormone levels drop).

If you would like to arrange an appointment with Dr Tava, email info@drtava.co.nz or call 0212214183.

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Dr Tava is dedicated to a high standard of care in women's health.

11/06/2025

Are you looking for a gynaecologist in Waikato?

Dr Tava Mudzamiri trained in the United Kingdom as a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. On completion of training in the UK he worked in Scotland with a special interest in advanced laparoscopic surgery. This has driven his passion as a gynaecologist looking after women with diverse conditions as menstrual disorders, endometriosis, pelvic pain and gynaecological cancer.

As an advanced laparoscopic surgeon, he believes that the key to a successful outcome for women is to provide the right treatment for the right woman at the right time. He has a broad private and public practice covering obstetrics, advanced benign gynaecology surgery, endometriosis surgery, vulval and va**nal surgery and minimal invasive surgery.

Dr Tava is a member of the and the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE). He's the past Clinical Director for Gynaecology at Waikato Hospital and a educational supervisor. He has a strong interest in surgical education leading training workshops and courses in New Zealand and has presented at national and international meetings. This has driven his desire to see the improvement of Women’s Health in Hamilton. After working as a consultant for 6 years in the United Kingdom his family moved to New Zealand in 2017. They moved to New Zealand for its beautiful welcoming atmosphere and fell in love with its family friendly lifestyle.

Dr Tava is based at Anglesea Surgical Centre, 56 Tristam Street, Hamilton Central and Pohlen Hospital in Matamata.

At Dr Tava Gynaecology we are dedicated to a high standard of care in women's health. Meet the team by visiting our website: www.drtava.co.nz

05/06/2025

This June is Infertility Awareness Month.

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 online here: www.fertilitynz.org.nz

Dr Tava is dedicated to a high standard of care in women's health.

22/05/2025

What is a Laparoscopy?

Laparoscopy is commonly called ‘keyhole surgery'. It's a procedure in which a surgical telescope and video camera are passed through a small cut ‘keyhole‘ in the abdomen, usually in the umbilicus (belly button).

Carbon dioxide gas is used to gently inflate your abdomen during laparoscopy to enable your gynaecologist to see your pelvic organs. This allows your gynaecologist to look at and operate on the pelvis and abdomen organs. Instruments can be passed through one or more other small cuts in the wall of the abdomen.

The cuts are usually about a centimetre long, so the gynaecologist can perform operations without the need for a large cut.

Laparoscopy and keyhole surgical techniques give patients a number of important advantages:
• more rapid recovery
• reduced pain
• smaller scars

If you want to arrange an appointment with Dr Tava, please call 0212214183 or email info@drtava.co.nz.

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Dr Tava Mudzamiri specialises in women’s health in Waikato, offering services in obstetrics and gynaecology.

14/05/2025

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Join us at 8 pm on Tuesday, 20 May for an eye-opening and informative session on Male Factor Infertility with Dr Amir Zarrabi, a leading expert in the field.

Whether you're just starting your fertility journey or supporting someone who is, this webinar is packed with insights that matter.

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06/05/2025

May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the significant issue of pelvic pain, particularly among women. This observance is crucial as pelvic pain is a common yet often misunderstood condition that can severely impact a woman’s quality of life, affecting her physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Pelvic pain is pain that you feel in your lower abdomen or pelvis. Pain is described as ‘chronic’ if it occurs all or some of the time for more than 6 months. Chronic pelvic pain is a description of the symptoms you are experiencing. It is common and affects around 1 in 6 women.

Chronic pelvic pain is usually caused by a combination of physical, psychological and/or social factors rather than a single underlying condition, although for many women a cause cannot be found.

Possible causes may include:
• Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
• Interstitial Cystitis
• Trapped or damaged nerves in the pelvic area
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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.

If you're concerned about pelvic pain and want to speak to Dr Tava, email info@drtava.co.nz or call 0212214183.

Dr Tava is dedicated to a high standard of care in women's health.

15/04/2025

A friendly reminder that we will be closed from 5 pm on Thursday 17th April to 9 am on Tuesday 22nd April.

For urgent matters, please contact 021 221 4183.

Wishing you a Happy Easter weekend!

Dr Tava is dedicated to a high standard of care in women's health.

02/04/2025

This April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month in New Zealand.

Adenomyosis is a condition that occurs when the endometrial tissue that typically lines the uterus grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. This out-of-place tissue behaves normally during each menstrual cycle by thickening, breaking down, and bleeding. This can lead to an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods.

Symptoms of adenomyosis can include:
• heavy periods
• painful periods
• pain during s*x
• chronic (ongoing) pain in the pelvis
• bleeding between periods
• infertility

The symptoms may be mild for some people. But they can also be severe enough to interfere with your work, study and enjoyment of life. Sometimes there are no symptoms.

How is adenomyosis diagnosed?

Adenomyosis often takes time to diagnose. Your doctor will talk to you about your symptoms and examine you. During the examination, they may notice your uterus is tender and enlarged.

Your doctor might recommend you have an ultrasound scan. In some cases, they may recommend magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan).

Your doctor may also refer you to a specialist for further tests and treatment.

If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Tava, please email info@drtava.co.nz or call 0212214183.

Dr Tava is dedicated to a high standard of care in women's health.

18/03/2025

What is a Hysterectomy?

A Hysterectomy is an operation where the uterus (womb) is removed.

There are different types of hysterectomy, and during the operation other organs, such as the ovaries or Fallopian tubes – might also be removed.

A total ‘hysterectomy’ means that the uterus and the cervix (neck of the uterus) are removed – this is the most common type of hysterectomy. A ‘subtotal‘ hysterectomy means that the uterus is removed, but the cervix is not – this is a less common operation.

At the time of hysterectomy, one or both of the ovaries might be removed. It is also common for one or both of the Fallopian tubes to be removed. It is important that you are clear about the type of hysterectomy that might be performed, and whether the ovaries or Fallopian tubes are to be removed as well.

If you want to arrange an appointment with Dr Tava, please call 0212214183 or email info@drtava.co.nz.

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Dr Tava is dedicated to a high standard of care in women's health.

05/03/2025

This March is Endometriosis Awareness Month in New Zealand.

Endometriosis is a common inflammatory disease estimated to affect 176 million individuals worldwide in their reproductive years, and 120,000 in New Zealand. This means that roughly 1 in 10 girls, women and those assigned female at birth in New Zealand will have endometriosis.

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium), is found in places outside of the uterus. The tissue can form nodules or plaques which may be visualised at surgery. Endometriosis is commonly found in the pelvic region on the thin pelvic lining called the peritoneum. It may be also be found on the pelvic ligaments, ovaries and bowel. Endometriosis is occasionally found in places outside the pelvis such as in scar tissue, the bellybutton or lungs.

Common symptoms include:
• Pain with periods (dysmenorrhoea). Often the most common symptom.
• Bowel problems like bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, pain with bowel movements, painful wind (sometimes diagnosed as Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
• Painful in*******se (dyspareunia)
• Sub-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
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). This might make you feel moody, emotional or irritable
• Abnormal menstrual bleeding
• Bladder troubles like interstitial cystitis (IC)

A doctor may suspect you have endometriosis based on your medical history and symptoms. A physical examination is often performed and scans, blood tests and other investigations may be recommended. These tests do not diagnose endometriosis but can be useful in determining treatment and next steps.

Endometriosis can only be definitely diagnosed by viewing the pelvic cavity at laparoscopy (key hole surgery). This is done in hospital under general anaesthetic and is best performed by a gynaecologist with expertise in treating endometriosis. The endometriosis should be removed and is sent to the lab for confirmation (histology).

Information collated by Endometriosis New Zealand

If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Tava, please email info@drtava.co.nz or call 0212214183.

Dr Tava is dedicated to a high standard of care in women's health.

20/02/2025

We understand that visiting a new specialist can be stressful. To help you prepare, please use the information below to prepare for your visit.

What to Bring:
• Your referral letter from your GP or specialist
• Results from any radiology, blood tests, or smears
• Relevant medical records from other healthcare providers
• Completed test results, if applicable

On arrival, all new patients will be asked to fill in a registration form with contact numbers, general practitioner contact details for correspondence, brief medical history and any insurance details.

Your Appointment:
Initial consultations with Dr Tava last approximately 40 minutes. We’ll review your medical history, examine you, and discuss a treatment plan together. Your input is important to us. Follow-up appointments are typically 20 minutes. You’re welcome to bring a support person.

After Your Appointment:
• Test results: You can expect biopsy results within 7-10 days. Major surgery pathology results take about the same time. We’ll contact you, and send a copy to your GP.
• Surgery: If surgery is recommended, we’ll discuss the procedure, provide information, and arrange preoperative tests. For complex cases, a second visit may be necessary.

We understand that this can be a difficult and stressful time for you. We are here for you and we will look after your needs. If it helps please write down your questions and we will go through this with you during your appointment

If you have any questions, please contact the team at Dr Tava Gynaecology, email info@drtava.co.nz or call 0212214183.

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