One in four Australian adults are incontinent, 80 per cent of them women. Half of these women are aged 50 and under. A recent national survey of 1000 women with …
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Health and Wellbeing
Vulvovaginal Health
Since the introduction of the new 5 yearly cervical screening test, our Medical team at our Centre are keen to encourage individuals to still come along more frequently for a …
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“Women’s Health” Issues Addressed at FWHC
What To See Our Doctors and Nurses For: We are often asked what it means to be a “Women’s Health” Centre. We specialise in what is known as “Women’s Health” …
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Consensual Sexual Activity
Content Warning: This post discusses sexual assault and abuse. Please do not read or stop reading if these topics are triggering for you. Giving consent means that both parties …
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Cultural Healing
Anangu Mental Health and the NPYC Ngangkari Program As part of the online resources they provide through their Ngangkari Program, Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council Aboriginal Corporation (NPYWC) have produced …
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Get to Know Our Doctors
Dr Jane Hanrahan Jane has been working in women’s health for over 20 years and has been with our Centre since 1998. She is interested in all aspects of women’s …
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a debilitating and disabling disease that affects 10% of women. Unfortunately, symptoms are so varied that they can cause a delay in diagnosis. Endometriosis is a common disease …
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Do You Require an Interpreter?
Fremantle Women’s Health Centre can provide female onsite or phone interpreters free of charge through TIS (Translating and Interpreting Service). If you require assistance in making an appointment, please call …
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Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening At Our Centre
At Fremantle Women’s Health Centre (FWHC), we are passionate about providing a secure and respectful environment to cater to all your sexual health and reproductive needs. Our friendly, female doctors …
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Reproductive Rights in Western Australia
In WA, abortion is legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy when performed by a medical practitioner. For dependent minors, or women under 16 years of age, parental notification is …
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