Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) happens when the pelvic organs (like the bladder, uterus, or bowel) move down a little from their usual position and start to press into the vaginal walls. This can happen when the tissues that normally support everything (your connective tissues and/ or vaginal walls) become stretched, weakened, or possibly injured over time. It’s more common than most people realise, and it can happen at any age. Yep, POP is not just for old ladies anymore! Why d

For years, cycle tracking was largely associated with trying to conceive or avoiding pregnancy. Today, we know that tracking your menstrual cycle can provide valuable information about your overall health, hormones, and wellbeing at every stage of life. Whether you’re a teenager learning about your body, someone trying to conceive, or navigating the changes of perimenopause and menopause, cycle tracking can help you better understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Why

Many women notice changes in their bladder during perimenopause and menopause and assume it is simply part of getting older. Increased urgency, leaking, or needing to get up multiple times overnight can become frustrating and often women quietly put up with these symptoms for years. While these symptoms are very common, they are not something women should feel they simply have to accept. Why does menopause affect the bladder? Lower oestrogen levels, alongside changes in conne

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If you are a doctor and you wish to refer to Novella Health here are ways of sending your referrals. email: novellahealth@protonmail.com (secure email account) snail mail: PO Box 1010, Gia Country, Proserpine QLD 4800 Pick up: If your practice is located in Cannonvale, Airlie, or Proserpine I can arrange to pick it up. Please call (0422743230) or email me to arrange. I do not have a fax Please do not fax or email the provider location as I rent rooms from other practitioners

I have tried to keep costs as low as possible from my rent and consumables while offering a high value service. However, in the end I too need to buy groceries and pay bills. I do offer some concessions. Below are the only concessions I offer. Care Plan from GP: as per schedule of fees minus the medicare benefit (approx $61.80per approved session). Please bring a card for the medicare benefit to be returned (Proserpine Clinic only. All other clinics will have pay in full and

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