Menopause is a natural stage of life, but the hormonal changes it brings can affect many aspects of health. Falling oestrogen and progesterone influence metabolism, fat distribution, bone strength, cardiovascular health and mood. Many women notice weight gain around the abdomen, loss of muscle, changes in cholesterol, higher risk of osteoporosis and disrupted sleep. While these changes are common, nutrition and lifestyle choices play a vital role in managing them.

Finding out you have a breast cancer can set-off an emotional rollercoaster on a path with different directions and difficult decisions. What you need is a steady hand to guide you – someone with the expertise to explain your options, and the experience to do so with empathy. Everybody’s journey is different, but the path is relatively the same. And sadly, it’s a well-worn path, with one in seven women experiencing breast cancer during their life.

Women often juggle careers, family responsibilities, and caregiving roles. In the midst of looking after others, their own health can slip down the priority list. But making time for regular breast screening truly saves lives. Early detection means better treatment options, less invasive surgery, and improved survival. Encouraging the women you love — and yourself — to prioritise screening is a powerful step in protecting health and wellbeing.

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer (CRC), develops when abnormal cells in the lining of the bowel grow uncontrollably. These growths, called polyps or adenomas, are typically benign initially, but can become cancerous over time. Regular screening is crucial, as polyps can exist for years without causing symptoms before turning malignant.

The flu vaccine is safe, quick, and one of the most powerful tools we have to protect vulnerable members of our community.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women today but survival rates are among the best in the world, with a 100% five-year survival rate for Stage 1 patients, and 95% for those with Stage 2. Regular screening and early detection is more important than ever.

Your brain affects every aspect of your life - it keeps you alive, shapes your thoughts, holds your memories, regulates your emotions and governs your every move. So why is it often the last thing we consider when thinking about our overall health? We know we need to exercise and eat well to keep our body healthy, but many of us don’t consider how we treat our brains.

Gold Coast Private’s pain medicine service provides comprehensive, compassionate care, giving hope and relief to people enduring this debilitating condition, without solely relying on opioids. We spoke to Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, Dr Charles Chou, to find out what else is available to patients experiencing chronic pain.

A game-changing piece of technology is improving women’s birthing experiences by providing both freedom of movement and continuous foetal and maternal monitoring during labour.

Empowerment, joy and self-belief are just some of the emotional benefits witnessed by midwives who’ve been part of a Maternal Assisted Caesarean Section - a choice offered at Gold Coast Private that gives mothers a unique opportunity to actively participate in the birth of their babies during surgical delivery.