Dr Rachael Nugent, Gynaecologist

31/03/2026

PSA to any obstetric and gynaecology, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, registrars, fellows, consultants - this two day course covers an abundance of information on all things pelvic floor dysfunction including hands-on, practical workshops.

The Brisbane Functional Colorectal Course will be held on 30-31 July 2026 at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba. Our very own Dr Andrea Warwick and Dr Chris Gillespie will be joined by Dr Rowan Collinson (Auckland), Dr Eugene Ong (Melbourne) and Dr Michael Lamparelli (Rockhampton). The course will include an overview of pelvic floor disorders and defecatory dysfunction, anorectal manometry technique and interpretation, endo-anal ultrasound principles and interpretation, hands-on workshops and much more. Colorectal surgery, gastroenterology and gynaecology registrars, fellows and consultants are encouraged to attend.

Places are limited and filling up fast!

Please email: education@qldpfc.com.au or follow the Eventbrite link on our website to secure your spot. https://qldpfc.com.au/brisbane-functional-colorectal-course/

03/03/2026

❗️1 in 9 Australian women live with endometriosis. If your pain is affecting your life, it deserves to be taken seriously.

🧩 Endometriosis is complex and often misunderstood. Symptoms vary — but they are real.

🩸 Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.

🌪️ It can cause:
• Severe period pain
• Pain with in*******se
• Bowel or bladder pain
• Fatigue
• Fertility challenges

🥀 Small lesions can cause severe pain.
Pain severity does NOT equal disease stage.

🔥 If your pain:
• Stops you going to school or work
• Makes you plan your life around your cycle
• Requires strong medication every month
• Leaves you exhausted

…… It is worth investigating 👀

✅ Diagnosis may involve:
• Detailed history
• Specialist pelvic ultrasound
• MRI
• Laparoscopic surgery (in some cases)

⏳ Early recognition matters.

🌱 Treatment is individualised. Options may include:
• Hormonal management
• Pain management strategies
• Pelvic physiotherapy
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Fertility planning support

🌟 The right plan depends on your symptoms and goals.

🌸 There is no “one size fits all” approach.

💜 You Are Not Overreacting. Your Pain Is Real.

🎯 If you think you may have endometriosis, seek specialist advice.

☀️This March, let’s change the conversation around period pain.

🔍 Early diagnosis.
❤️‍🩹 Compassionate care.
🔬Evidence-based treatment.

10/02/2026

The end of a busy first day in private practice!

08/01/2026

🌞 New female gynaecologist in Nambour specialising in:

🌸 Complex pelvic pain
🌻 Endometriosis
🌷 Menstrual and hormonal disorders
🪷 Vulval and sexual health conditions
🌿 Benign gynaecological disorders
🪻 Prolapse
🍁 Fibroids
🌼 Urinary incontinence
🌺 Complex pelvic surgery

For appoinments, please call: 0731937711

Associate Professor Rachael Nugent is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a strong interest in women’s health across the life course, from early adolescence through the perimenopausal transition and beyond. She is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centred care, with attention to the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of health.
She has particular expertise in the management of complex pelvic pain, endometriosis, menstrual and hormonal disorders, vulval and sexual health conditions, and benign gynaecological disorders including prolapse, fibroids, and urinary incontinence. Rachael undertakes complex pelvic surgery and values a multidisciplinary approach to care, recognising the importance of collaboration across specialties in the management of chronic and complex presentations.

Rachael completed her medical and specialist training in Queensland, with placements at Nambour General Hospital, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and Townsville University Hospital, and completed her fellowship training at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) and an Associate Professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

In her clinical role as a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Rachael has contributed to the development and expansion of regional gynaecological services, including at Nambour Hospital. She is actively involved in the supervision and training of registrars, junior doctors, and medical students, and leads a public hospital maternity research team. She also continues to practise general obstetrics in the public sector.

Rachael’s clinical practice is characterised by careful listening, clear communication, and shared decision-making, with a focus on supporting women to understand their health and treatment options.

Rachael’s rooms are located at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital within QLD Pelvic Floor Centre.