Women's health - Newstead, Fortitude Valley & Brisbane CBD

Personalised, compassionate women's healthcare at every stage of life

At Next Practice Newstead, women's health is one of our greatest clinical priorities. Our experienced, caring team of GPs provides comprehensive, evidence-based women's health services from our Wickham Street clinic in Fortitude Valley, welcoming patients from Newstead, Brisbane CBD, New Farm, Teneriffe, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Hamilton, Albion, Herston, Newmarket, and the broader Brisbane inner-city community. Free on-site parking makes us easy to reach, wherever you're coming from.

We know that women's health is deeply personal. It changes across every decade of life, it intersects with emotional and hormonal wellbeing in ways that are unique to each individual, and it requires a level of trust that can only be built within a genuinely supportive clinical relationship. Our GPs take the time to listen, to ask the right questions, and to make sure you feel heard at every appointment.

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. Each brings particular expertise and a genuine interest in women's health across all stages of life, from cervical screening and contraception through to perimenopause and antenatal care. Their approach is thorough, patient-centred, and respectful of the fact that every woman's experience of her health is her own.

Our Patient Advocates are happy to help you book with the GP who best suits your individual needs.

Women's Health Services at Next Practice Newstead

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

• Cervical screening: we administer the Cervical Screening Test (CST) in line with the National Cervical Screening Program, supporting early detection of HPV and cervical cell changes, in a calm, unhurried, and respectful environment.
• Menstrual health: assessment and management of menstrual concerns including irregular, heavy, or painful periods, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and other conditions affecting hormonal and menstrual wellbeing. We investigate thoroughly rather than simply managing symptoms.
• Menopause and perimenopause: supportive, evidence-based care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), lifestyle guidance, and holistic management of this life transition.
• Contraception counselling and management: personalised advice and ongoing management across the full range of contraceptive options, including the oral contraceptive pill, IUD, contraceptive implant, and other methods tailored to your individual circumstances. See our dedicated IUD and Contraceptive Implant page for more information.
• Prenatal and postnatal care: compassionate support throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, including pre-conception consultations, shared antenatal care, postnatal check-ups, and integrated support for the physical and emotional challenges that can arise after birth.
• Fertility: consultations and guidance for women and couples navigating fertility concerns, including initial investigations, lifestyle advice, and referrals to trusted reproductive specialists where appropriate.
• Sexual and reproductive health: confidential assessment and management of sexual and reproductive health concerns, including STI screening and treatment, vaginal health, and general reproductive wellbeing.
• Breast health: routine breast health reviews and assessment of any changes or concerns, with referrals for imaging and specialist review where indicated. See our dedicated Breast Health page for more information.
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing: women face unique mental health challenges at different life stages, including postnatal depression, anxiety, and the emotional weight of reproductive health conditions. Our GPs provide integrated mental health support as part of holistic women's healthcare.

A Safe, Supportive Space

We believe that high-quality women's healthcare is built on trust, transparency, and a genuine relationship between you and your GP. We aim to make sure you never feel rushed, and that you always feel comfortable raising any aspect of your health, no matter how personal.

Whether you're coming in for a routine cervical screen, seeking support through perimenopause, managing a reproductive health condition, or simply looking to establish ongoing care with a GP who understands women's health, our team is here for you, every step of the way.

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Book a Women's Health Appointment

New and existing patients are always welcome. To book with Dr Christine Slater, Dr Marija Lugonja, or Dr Daryna Rudolph, or to speak with one of our Patient Advocates about the right service for your needs, call us on (07) 3518 7880 or book online today.

Conveniently located on Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, accessible from Newstead, Brisbane CBD, New Farm, Teneriffe, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Herston, Albion, Hamilton, Newmarket, South Brisbane, and the Gabba.

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