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Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Fertility, Pelvic Floor. Advanced Minimally Invasive Pelvic Surgery

16/11/2025

Honouring Our Tiniest Fighters on

Today, on World Prematurity Day, we come together to highlight the importance of quality care for every premature baby—no matter where they are born. Each year, over 13 million babies worldwide arrive too soon, and many do not have access to the resources they need for optimal care.

In Australia, nearly 1 in 11 babies are born prematurely, before 37 weeks gestation. But one powerful, universally accessible form of care that can support preterm infants everywhere is skin-to-skin contact. This practice doesn’t just offer warmth; it fosters bonding, regulates body temperature, and promotes the vital development of these tiny fighters.

As an obstetrician and gynecologist, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of this simple act of love. Whether a high-tech NICU is available or not, skin-to-skin contact can make a world of difference.

Let’s continue to spread awareness and advocate for access to quality care and connection for every premature baby, everywhere.

12/11/2025

Building the future of robotic surgery, one case at a time.

A busy and rewarding day filming educational content in robotic surgery as part of Device Technologies’ initiative to develop a national library of training videos for surgeons on the platform (Intuitive).

Grateful to the patients who generously consented to share their procedures for teaching, and to the brilliant team who made the day possible. Thank you to the Sydney Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery (SMIGS) fellows Dr Sireen Jaber and Dr Nadin Alghanaim, as well as the staff at St George Private Hospital, a true leader in robotic innovation.

It was also an honour to have Dr Harpreet Arora, and Robotics Chair at , join us for the day. Her dedication to advancing robotic surgery globally is inspiring.
Complex pelvic floor reconstructive surgery is where robotics truly shines, combining precision, visualisation and ergonomic advantage.

Through Australian Institute of Robotic Surgery (AIRS), we’re continuing to advocate for excellence in robotic training and access, ensuring the next generation of surgeons can master this transformative technology.

06/11/2025

Recovering from Prolapse Surgery: What do you need to know to gain for the best recovery.

Prolapse surgery is an important step toward improving your quality of life, but equally important is ensuring a smooth and thorough recovery. As a specialist in advanced laparoscopic surgery, I want to share key recovery tips that can help you on your journey to regaining strength and confidence.

If you are experiencing symptoms of POP or struggling with your own recovery, there is no need to suffer in silence or embarrassment. There are highly effective treatments available. Please reach out and contact me for a consultation to discuss further.

02/11/2025

November is Bladder Awareness Month: Prioritise Your Bladder Health!

Did you know that 1 in 3 women will experience a bladder health issue in their lifetime? Yet many suffer in silence due to stigma or a lack of awareness.
This month, let’s shine a light on common conditions like urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) and empower ourselves with knowledge and action!

Key Facts About Bladder Health
• Urinary leakage is NOT just an issue after the menopause. Women in their 30s and 40s, especially those who have had children, are the most likely to experience leakage during activities like coughing or exercising.
• Persistent symptoms shouldn’t be ignored. Pain, frequent urination, or bladder pressure may signal conditions like interstitial cystitis or pelvic organ prolapse. Early diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference.
• Lifestyle changes can help. Simple steps, like reducing caffeine and alcohol, and doing pelvic floor exercises, can significantly improve bladder function.

Take Charge of Your Bladder Health
• Pelvic floor exercises work! Up to 50% of women can resolve urinary leakage with these exercises alone. Starting early can prevent symptoms from worsening.
• Surgery isn’t the only option. When needed, non-mesh surgical procedures are available, an important option for younger women concerned about long-term risks of mesh products.
• Your emotional well-being matters too. Bladder issues can affect confidence and quality of life, but help is available. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

This Month, Take Action
- Speak to a healthcare professional if you’re experiencing symptoms.
- Share this post to help raise awareness.
- Support others by breaking the stigma around bladder health.

Your bladder health is essential to your overall well-being. Together, we can make this a month of awareness, empowerment, and action!

30/10/2025

As comes to a close, I’m honoured to share the story of my all-time favourite breast cancer awareness champion, Darcy. Darcy’s journey reminds us of the importance of early detection and the strength required to fight cancer.

Darcy’s story began while he was still in the womb, as his brave mum faced an unexpected and challenging breast cancer diagnosis during her pregnancy. At just 14 weeks pregnant, Darcy’s mum noticed a heaviness with redness, swelling, and discomfort in her right breast. Knowing how common breast changes are in pregnancy, she didn’t initially feel it was worth mentioning. But thanks to Darcy’s dad, who encouraged her to bring it up at her appointment, we discovered something concerning. A quick ultrasound, followed by a biopsy, confirmed our worst fears: breast cancer that had already begun to spread.

Darcy’s parents were faced with an impossible decision. Together, we embarked on a difficult journey — balancing the health of both mum and baby as she bravely underwent chemotherapy during pregnancy. Despite the odds, Darcy arrived a few weeks early, healthy and strong — a testament to his mum’s resilience and his dad’s intuition.

Darcy has just turned five and is starting school next year. He loves building Lego and is learning to skateboard. The photo of him with the breast cancer mascot was taken on a family holiday in Bali, where the hotel happened to be supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a beautiful reminder of just how far his family has come.

Darcy and his mum continue to inspire us. Just recently, his mum shared a message that moved me deeply

“Darcy is such a great kid (thanks to you)! I could have had so many different outcomes, and I landed on my feet with all your help. I don't think you really know the privilege of health and the gift of life unless you have to fight for it!”

Darcy’s story isn’t just about overcoming obstacles; it’s a call to action. Regular self-checks and speaking up about symptoms — even small ones — can make all the difference. Let’s keep raising awareness, supporting each other, and honouring all those on this journey.

26/10/2025

Myth: Having a hysterectomy will make me enter the menopause.

No!
A hysterectomy, without removing the ovaries, does not mean you will enter the menopause immediately. A hysterectomy is a specialised surgery, involving removal of the uterus (womb) and usually the cervix, ideally through a minimally invasive approach. The uterus does not produce any of the hormones required to maintain your health. This job is done by the ovaries. Although removing the uterus will stop the monthly bleed (and the symptoms associated with menstruation, much to the relief of many patients), the ovaries can be retained. By preserving the ovaries, they should continue to produce hormones such as estrogen which are very important for your overall health. It’s also important to understand that by leaving the ovaries behind, you may still experience symptoms related to ovulation, such as pain, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness.

If both ovaries are also removed, this can trigger what is called surgical menopause. This causes a sudden drop in estrogen, which may lead to severe symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, and changes in libido. The onset of menopause in this case would be more immediate compared to the natural menopause, which typically occurs in the late 40s to early 50s.

There is evidence to suggest however that having a hysterectomy can alter ovarian function, likely due to disruption to the ovarian blood supply, which may lead to an earlier menopause. However, this is likely only 1 or 2 years earlier than expected. So, if you were going to enter the menopause at the age of 52, after a hysterectomy, it may occur closer to the age of 50. It’s also important to understand that often the symptoms of the menopause, like hot flushes and mood changes occur many years before the period stops. In fact, symptoms of the menopause occur on average 4 years before the final period, and even as much as 8 years! If you have a hysterectomy and soon after experience symptoms of the menopause, it could be just a coincidence. The good news is there are simple, safe and effective treatments for the symptoms of menopause. Not having a uterus means the treatment options are even simpler and safer.

Every person’s situation is unique and detailed discussions should be made to ensure you are getting the right operation for the right reasons. Feel free to come see me for a consultation to discuss your unique situation and we can tailor make a plan that suits you.

24/10/2025

Myth buster: Paracetamol use in pregnancy causes autism or ADHD

You may have seen headlines or posts claiming that taking paracetamol (Panadol) in pregnancy increases the risk of autism or ADHD. Let’s clear this up.

The facts:
- Paracetamol is widely used in pregnancy and is considered safe when taken as directed.
- Major regulators, including the TGA, FDA and EMA, do not support a causal link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD.
- Guidance from RANZCOG supports paracetamol as the first-line option for pain and fever in pregnancy when used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary time.
- Studies that raised concerns are observational and cannot rule out other factors like genetics, underlying illness or environment.

What this means for you:
- Paracetamol remains the first-line pain and fever relief in pregnancy when used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary time.
- Untreated fever during pregnancy can be harmful for both mother and baby.

Takeaway message:
There is no credible evidence that appropriate paracetamol use in pregnancy causes autism or ADHD. If you are unsure about any medicine in pregnancy, speak with your GP, obstetrician or midwife.

19/10/2025

Bringing Care Back to Kurnell

A real privilege to join the Anaria team, Heidi Barlow Women’s Physio, and local GPs Dr Annalyse Crane and Dr Rebekah Hoffman for the official opening of Kurnell Family Medical Practice — the first GP service in Kurnell in over ten years.

This is a fantastic milestone for the community, restoring local access to high-quality, family-friendly healthcare right in the heart of the Shire.

It was great to see such strong community support — and to have Simon Kennedy MP officially open the practice.

With great coffee downstairs and some of the best hot chips next door, the new clinic has already found its place in the village — where connection, care, and community truly come together.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing care back to Kurnell. 👏

📍 Kurnell Family Medical Practice
👩‍⚕️ Women’s Physio: shirewomensphysio.com.au

17/10/2025

Today is World Menopause Day, held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.

The menopause is a natural and normal part of aging that results in the end of the monthly period. It occurs due to a decrease in a hormone called estrogen produced by the ovaries. Although the end of the period can be a welcome change for many, some experience troublesome symptoms due to these changes in hormones.

This year the theme is "The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Menopausal Health," focusing on how nutrition, physical activity, mental wellbeing, sleep, avoiding harmful substances, and healthy relationships can support women during and after menopause. The International Menopause Society (IMS) is highlighting this theme through a White Paper and factsheets to empower individuals with evidence-based, non-pharmacological strategies.

This year we are emphasising that menopause is a natural transition, not an illness, and that lifestyle choices are powerful tools for managing symptoms and improving long-term health.

Lifestyle medicine is broken down into six pillars:
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- Mental wellbeing
- Restorative sleep
- Minimising harmful substances
- Healthy relationships

Menopause is a unique journey for every woman. Let’s empower ourselves with knowledge and make informed decisions about managing this transition.

14/10/2025

Today, on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we remember and celebrate the little ones held dearly in our hearts, but no longer in our arms.

October 15 is a special day where families and their loved ones come together to honour the memories of the little ones lost too soon. This includes all forms of pregnancy and infant loss, including early pregnancy loss, miscarriage, terminations, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, stillbirth, neonatal death, sudden infant death syndrome and tragic accidents.

We honour the strength of all families who have endured such loss and stand with you in your journey of grief and healing. Your resilience is a testament to love and courage.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day to raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health.

The global theme for World Mental Health Day 2025 is "Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies". This theme highlights the critical need to ensure mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) is available to everyone, especially during conflicts, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies.

Nobody is immune to the effects of mental health. It doesn’t matter who we are, where we come from or what we look like on the outside. Everyone has a right to the highest attainable standard of mental health, and the right to available, accessible, acceptable, and good quality care.

Together, let's build a world where mental health is universally recognised, promoted, and protected. Because mental health is not just a privilege; it's a basic human right.

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07/10/2025

Meet Delilah, our newest little !

Like her big sister Paisley, Delilah’s story begins long before she was born, with her mum’s struggle against undiagnosed endometriosis. Years of pain, heavy bleeding, and treatments that never worked left her mum without answers and without hope.

Everything changed once the right diagnosis was made. Through minimally invasive surgery, we were able to remove extensive endometriosis and restore her chance of conceiving. The result? Not just the relief of years of pain, but the incredible gift of two beautiful daughters — Paisley and now baby Delilah.

Delilah is a reminder that endometriosis is not just a condition of pain. It can affect relationships, fertility, and the very dream of becoming a parent. With proper diagnosis and treatment, there is hope, and families like Delilah’s are living proof.

Today, we celebrate Delilah’s arrival, and we celebrate the strength of all women fighting endometriosis. Let’s keep spreading awareness, challenging misdiagnoses, and giving every future the chance to live without pain and to achieve their dreams.

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Dr Dean Conrad is an obstetrician and gynaecologist from Sydney’s Sutherland Shire with over ten years experience in women’s health. After graduating from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), he completed his specialist training at St George and Royal Women’s Hospitals. He then went on to complete a two year Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES) fellowship in minimally invasive surgery with Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre (SWEC).

Dean is a staff specialist at The Sutherland Hospital, with admitting rights at Kareena, St George and Hurstville Private hospitals. He is also a conjoint lecturer with the University of New South Wales. He has a specific interest in minimally invasive advanced pelvic surgery and specialises in the treatment of fertility and pelvic floor dysfunction, including non-mesh treatments for urinary incontinence and prolapse. His passion for education has taken him across the country as a teacher and surgical mentor, advancing the knowledge and awareness of endometriosis and pelvic floor disorders.