Women's Health Care in Newstead, Brisbane

Next Practice Newstead offers comprehensive women's health services delivered by our experienced General Practitioners at our clinic on Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, conveniently located for residents of Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, and the broader Brisbane inner-north.

Women's health encompasses a broad and deeply personal range of physical, emotional, and reproductive health needs that evolve across every stage of life. Our GPs take a special interest in women's health, providing compassionate, thorough, and evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard.

Meet Our Women's Health GPs

For women's health consultations, we recommend booking with Dr Christine Slater, Dr Marija Lugonja, or Dr Daryna Rudolph, all of whom bring particular expertise, experience, and genuine passion to the care of women across all stages of life. Their approach to women's health is warm, thorough, and patient-centred, recognising that every woman's experience of her health is unique.

Our Patient Advocates can assist you in booking with the most appropriate GP for your individual needs.

Women's Health Services Available at Our Newstead Clinic

Our GPs provide a comprehensive range of women's health services, including:

Sexual and reproductive health, compassionate and non-judgmental assessment and management of sexual and reproductive health concerns, including STI screening and treatment, vaginal health, and general reproductive wellbeing.

Fertility, consultations and guidance for women and couples navigating fertility concerns, including initial investigations, lifestyle advice, and referrals to trusted reproductive specialists where required.

Contraception, personalised contraception counselling and management across the full range of available options, including the oral contraceptive pill, long-acting reversible contraception such as the IUD and contraceptive implant, and other methods suited to your individual circumstances and preferences. Please see our dedicated IUD & Contraceptive Implant page for more information.

Prenatal and postnatal care, supportive care throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, including pre-conception consultations, shared antenatal care, postnatal check-ups, and support for the physical and emotional challenges that can arise in the weeks and months following birth.

Cervical screening, administration of the Cervical Screening Test (CST) in line with the National Cervical Screening Program, helping to detect HPV and cervical cell changes early. Our GPs provide a calm, respectful, and unhurried environment for cervical screening appointments.

Menstrual health, assessment and management of menstrual concerns including irregular periods, heavy or painful periods, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and other conditions affecting menstrual health and hormonal wellbeing.

Menopause and perimenopause, evidence-based management and support for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), lifestyle guidance, and holistic support for this significant life transition.

Breast health, routine breast health checks and assessment of breast changes or concerns, with referrals for imaging and specialist review where indicated. Please see our dedicated Breast Health page for more information.

Mental health and emotional wellbeing, recognising the unique mental health challenges that can affect women at different life stages, including postnatal depression, anxiety, and the emotional impact of reproductive health concerns, our GPs provide compassionate and integrated mental health support.

A Safe and Supportive Space for Women's Health

At Next Practice Newstead, we understand that many aspects of women's health require a level of trust, sensitivity, and openness that can only be built within a genuinely supportive clinical relationship. Our GPs are committed to creating a space where you feel comfortable discussing any aspect of your health, no matter how personal, without judgement or rushed consultations.

Whether you are attending for a routine cervical screen, seeking guidance on contraception, navigating a new diagnosis, or simply wanting to establish care with a GP who understands the complexities of women's health, our team is here for you.

Book a Women's Health Appointment in Newstead

To book a women's health appointment with Dr Christine Slater, Dr Marija Lugonja, or Dr Daryna Rudolph, or to speak with one of our Patient Advocates about the services available to you, contact Next Practice Newstead today.

New and existing patients are always welcome. Conveniently located near Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Herston, Albion, and Brisbane CBD.