Dr Madeeha Hafeez- Women's Health GP

13/11/2025

Measles can be fatal.
Do you know its symptoms?

🔸 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔸 Fever
🔸 Runny nose
🔸 Cough
🔸 Red and watery eyes
🔸 Small white spots inside the cheeks

Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles.

09/11/2025

Hormone Therapy Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk By 32%—But Only For Women Who Start Early, Per New Study

The menopause can be a distressing time for women. As your periods stop, the drop in hormones can cause menopause symptoms which some women may find difficult to manage.
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, there are treatments available to make them more manageable.
Make sure you speak to your GP for advice.

This fact sheet explains when and how menopause occurs, changes that are associated with menopause, related public health challenges and WHO's response.

07/11/2025

Get the facts straight about the oral contraceptive pill!

30/10/2025

There is no single cause for any one heart condition, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing one.

What you eat, how much you move, and whether you smoke can have a big impact on your heart.

Some risk factors for heart disease are beyond your control, like your age, gender, and family history.

That’s why it’s important to get a heart health check with your GP to understand your risk of heart disease and what you can do to prevent it.

To learn more, check out Heart Foundation or visit www.heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart

29/10/2025

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If you recognise this icon, it might be time for a cervical screening. 👀

Cervical screenings help detect HPV and abnormal cells in the cervix that might turn into cancer if not caught and treated early.

You can even do your cervical screening test in private (called self-collection) or have a healthcare provider collect the sample for you.

If you’re 25 or older and have had any type of sexual contact with someone, you should have a regular cervical screening test every 5 years.

Speak to your GP to book a cervical screening test. If you would like to do your own test, ask them about self-collection.

26/10/2025

People with asthma know that spring days can bring a high pollen count, which can worsen asthma.

To protect yourself and your loved ones from the effects of asthma, know the common asthma triggers and see your GP to develop or update your asthma action plan.

For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/asthmahayfever or call the Asthma Helpline on 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462), Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm.

23/10/2025

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas after travel to India, Indonesia and Vietnam. Multiple public exposure sites have been identified.

ℹ️ Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person to person and potentially lead to serious health complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).

👉 Exposure: People who have attended the listed exposure sites, during the specified dates and times contained within the link below should monitor for symptoms of measles.

⚠️ Symptoms: Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.

For the full list of these exposure sites, symptoms to monitor for, and information about vaccinations: https://go.vic.gov.au/4quKHj8

22/10/2025

21/10/2025

Do you know someone who might be experiencing social isolation or loneliness?

Spread warmth by:
💙 Checking in regularly and saying hello
💙 Inviting them to social events or opportunities to connect
💙 Listening to people who feel lonely

18/10/2025

12/10/2025

Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness that may feel like you’re spinning or falling even when still.

It can be very distressing, and ongoing vertigo can stop you from doing usual daily activities. It may put you off exercising or make it unsafe to drive.

Common symptoms of vertigo include:
✔️ spinning or falling sensation when still
✔️ nausea and vomiting from dizziness
✔️ sweating
✔️ hearing loss
✔️ ringing in your ears (known as tinnitus).

Vertigo can sometimes be brought on or made worse by a sudden change in position or movement.

11/10/2025

🌸𝓝𝓪𝓿𝓲𝓰𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓜𝓮𝓷𝓸𝓹𝓪𝓾𝓼𝓮? 𝓨𝓸𝓾'𝓻𝓮 𝓝𝓸𝓽 𝓐𝓵𝓸𝓷𝓮.
Menopause can be a challenging time, both physically and emotionally. As hormone levels change, many women experience symptoms that can feel overwhelming.
The good news? Support and treatment options are available to help you feel more like yourself again.
💬 Talk to your GP to explore what’s right for you.
𝓛𝓮𝓽’𝓼 𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓪 𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮 𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓲𝓮𝓻—𝓽𝓸𝓰𝓮𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻. 💜

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