Keeping well is not a single event—it’s an ongoing conversation between you and a healthcare team you trust. At Sydney Premier Medical & Health Centre (SPMHC) we have created a welcoming, confidential space where women and people with a cervix can feel heard at every life stage. Whether you are booking your first Cervical Screening Test, planning a pregnancy, managing perimenopausal symptoms or juggling the demands of a busy career, our GP’s, nurses, and allied-health partners work together to provide evidence-based, compassionate care.
Five powerful reasons to book a regular Well-Woman Check
- A relationship grounded in trust
Seeing the same GP (or small team of GP’s) means subtle changes in weight, blood pressure, menstrual patterns, mood or skin can be noticed early. These observations often prompt simple tests that keep small problems from becoming big ones. - Clarity in a sea of conflicting information
Online searches can overwhelm rather than empower. A 20-minute consultation gives you tailored, up-to-date answers instead of generic, and sometimes contradictory, advice. - Early detection saves lives
From cervical and breast screening to blood-pressure monitoring, routine tests dramatically improve outcomes when issues are found early. Modern tools—such as high-sensitivity HPV testing and digital mammography—allow earlier intervention with less invasive treatment.
- Life-stage planning
Each decade brings different priorities—contraception in your 20s, fertility counselling in your 30s, perimenopause in your 40s, and bone health in your 50s. A structured check-up aligns testing and advice with your current goals. - Peace of mind
Knowing your screening is up to date, vaccinations are current, and you have a trusted doctor on hand reduces anxiety and frees you to focus on family, work and personal ambitions.
Core Services
1. Cervical Screening Test (HPV)
Australia replaced the two-yearly Pap smear with the five-yearly Cervical Screening Test (CST) in December 2017. The CST detects high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV)—the virus that causes over 99 per cent of cervical cancers—before any abnormal cells develop. We follow the national guidelines:
- Commence screening at age 25 (or two years after your last Pap test)
- Test every five years until age 74, provided results remain normal
- Self-collection swabs are available for eligible patients who prefer to collect their own sample
If a result is positive for high-risk HPV, your GP will explain the next steps—usually a repeat CST or direct referral for colposcopy. Most HPV infections clear naturally; early monitoring ensures they remain harmless.
Booking tip: CST appointments take a little longer. When booking online or by phone, please mention “Cervical Screening Test” so reception can schedule a 30-minute consult.
2. Breast Health and Mammography
Every consultation includes a clinical breast examination and coaching on self-examination technique. SPMHC works closely with BreastScreen NSW, which offers free mammograms:
- 50–74 years: invitation every two years
- 40–49 years and 75 +: screening available on request after discussing benefits and limitations with your GP
Where medically indicated—dense breast tissue, strong family history or previous abnormality—we arrange earlier or more frequent imaging (ultrasound, MRI) and genetic counselling referrals.
3. Sexual Health & STI Screening
Sexually transmitted infections may present with minimal or no symptoms. Our doctors offer:
- Routine chlamydia and gonorrhoea urine tests for sexually active women under 30
- Blood tests for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis at risk-based intervals
- Point-of-care education on barrier protection, PrEP and partner notification
Results remain strictly confidential. Where a positive result occurs, we guide you through treatment, follow-up testing and strategies to protect partners.
4. Contraception & Family Planning
From combined oral contraceptive pills to long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) such as hormonal IUD Implanon and removals, SPMHC provides counselling that weighs efficacy, side effects, cost, and lifestyle fit. Our GPS remove Implanon NXT™ in-clinic and arranges IUD removal with accredited colleagues. Natural-fertility awareness and emergency contraception are also discussed without judgment.
5. Fertility & Pre-conception Care
If pregnancy is on your horizon—now or in a few years—early planning maximises success and safety. Key components include:
- Review of medications, medical history and vaccinations (e.g., rubella, pertussis, influenza).
- Screening for genetic conditions when indicated.
- Advice on optimal folic acid, iodine and vitamin-D supplementation.
- Lifestyle coaching covers weight, alcohol, smoking, and exercise.
Should difficulties arise, we coordinate initial fertility tests (anti-Müllerian hormone, pelvic ultrasound, semen analysis for partners) and facilitate referral to reputable fertility specialists.
6. Antenatal & Postnatal Care
Shared-care pregnancy management offers continuity with your chosen GP alongside your hospital’s obstetric team. We:
- Confirm pregnancy and estimate due date via ultrasound referral.
- Organise routine antenatal bloods, nuchal translucency screening or NIPT, and morphology scans.
- Monitor blood pressure, weight gain, gestational diabetes and mental health.
- Provide targeted immunisations (influenza, dTpa).
- Support breastfeeding initiation, pelvic-floor rehabilitation and post-birth mental health checks.
7. Menopause & Healthy Ageing
Menopause is a transition, not an illness, yet symptoms such as hot flushes, mood changes, vaginal dryness or sleep disturbance can erode quality of life. We offer:
- Evidence-based discussion of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) vs non-hormonal options.
- Bone-density screening (DEXA) referrals and calcium/vitamin-D assessment.
- Continence counselling and pelvic-floor physiotherapy referrals.
- Cardiometabolic risk assessment, as cardiovascular disease risk rises after oestrogen decline.
8. Mental Health & Wellbeing
Women are disproportionately affected by anxiety and depression, especially during reproductive milestones (post-partum, perimenopause). All GP’s at SPMHC are trained in mental health assessment and can develop GP Mental Health Care Plans, enabling Medicare-rebated sessions with psychologists. For urgent issues, we liaise with perinatal mental health services and crisis teams.
9. Chronic Disease & Lifestyle Medicine
A Well-Woman Check screens for and manages chronic disease risks:
- Blood pressure and fasting glucose for heart disease and diabetes risk
- Lipid profile for cholesterol assessment
- Thyroid function was clinically indicated
- Weight, waist circumference, and BMI trending
- Liver and kidney function where medication or risk factors warrant
Our doctors collaborate with dietitians, exercise physiologists and diabetes educators to create practical, sustainable plans.
10. Bone Health & Osteoporosis Prevention
Peak bone density is achieved by the mid-20s. From menopause onward, oestrogen decline accelerates bone loss. Depending on personal risk, we:
- Request a baseline DEXA scan around menopause or earlier for high-risk patients.
- Advise weight-bearing exercise, adequate calcium intake and safe sun exposure or supplementation for vitamin D.
- Discuss pharmacological options (bisphosphonates, SERM’s, denosumab) if osteopenia or osteoporosis is detected.
11. Immunisations
Key vaccines discussed include:
- HPV (Gardasil 9) catch-up for those up to 25 years who missed school-based dosing. Cancer Australia
- dTpa in every pregnancy (28–32 weeks) to protect babies from pertussis.
- Influenza is annually free under the National Immunisation Program for pregnant women and adults with chronic disease.
- Shingles and pneumococcal vaccines from age 65 or earlier, with certain conditions.
What happens during a Well-Woman Check?
A comprehensive assessment typically unfolds over two or three visits:
| Visit | Purpose | Typical Duration |
| 1. Initial Consultation | Full medical, menstrual, obstetric and family history; lifestyle review; physical examination. | 20–30 min |
| 2. Screening & Tests | Cervical sample, breast exam, pathology collection, ECG if indicated. | 30 min |
| 3. Results & Care Plan | Review results, create an action plan, and make referrals if required. | 15–20 min |
Additional appointments may be scheduled for IUD Implanon removal, mental-health plans or chronic-disease reviews. Your GP will advise on any out-of-pocket costs; many services attract a Medicare rebate.
Preparing for Your Appointment
- Book a long appointment if you wish to discuss multiple issues, require CST, breast exam or mental-health assessment.
- Bring a medication list, including supplements and over-the-counter products.
- Check your eHealth record—pathology and imaging ordered elsewhere may already be visible.
- Wear comfortable clothing for easy access during examination.
- Feel free to bring a support person. Your privacy and autonomy remain paramount; we only proceed with your consent.
Common Topics We Discuss
- Contraceptive side effects and switching methods
- Irregular periods or heavy menstrual bleeding
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) management
- Premenstrual mood changes
- Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain
- Libido concerns at any life stage
- Sleep difficulties linked to hormonal change
- Healthy weight maintenance and realistic goal-setting
- Smoking cessation and alcohol-reduction strategies
- Travel medicine, including pregnancy-safe advice
- Preventive checks: blood pressure, cholesterol, skin cancer, bowel cancer
No question is off-limits. If we cannot manage an issue in-house, we refer to trusted specialists—gynaecologists, endocrinologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, sexual-health physicians or dietitians—and coordinate shared care.
Integrated, Convenient Care
SPMHC offers onsite pathology collection, ECG, spirometry and vaccine storage. We are minutes from major imaging centres and public transport. Our reception team can help synchronise specialist and imaging appointments to reduce travel time.
Electronic prescriptions and telehealth follow-ups allow straightforward management of routine results and repeat prescriptions, while face-to-face reviews remain available whenever a physical examination matters.
Fees & Rebates
Sydney Premier Medical & Health Centre is a mixed-billing practice. Bulk-billing may be available for children under 16, pensioners and DVA cardholders. Long appointments, procedures and after-hours consultations may incur a gap fee. Medicare rebates apply to most pathology, imaging and preventive tests. Our receptionist will provide an estimate before your appointment.
Take the next step
Your health story is unique. Let’s write the next chapter together with confidence and clarity. Book online 24/7 or phone to arrange your Women’s Health appointment. Mention “Well-Woman Check” if you would like a comprehensive assessment, and our team will reserve the appropriate time.