Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a significant problem in Australia, but did you know making even small changes can lead to better heart health? Here, we discuss some things you can do to show your heart more love and the signs that indicate you should seek medical advice.

Back problems are extremely common, affecting around one in six Australians. Having a back condition can interfere with your home life, ability to work, and enjoyment of your leisure time. One common cause of lower back problems, particularly in people who are older, is lumbar spinal stenosis.

Common endometriosis symptoms include pelvic pain, painful during sexual intercourse, painful urination and/or bowel movement, abnormal bleeding, and reduced fertility. These occur in several other conditions, which can make it difficult to distinguish what’s causing your symptoms. Our Queensland endometriosis specialists at Gold Coast Private Hospital – an endometriosis Centre of Excellence – look at the difference between endometriosis and adenomyosis, fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cysts and non-gynaecological issue (such as irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome).

Endometriosis affects one in ten women and can have debilitating symptoms that affect your enjoyment of everyday life. The endometriosis specialists at Gold Coast Private Hospital – a recognised endometriosis Centre of Excellence – answer 10 common questions people ask about it. We cover the causes of endometriosis, how it is diagnosed, its link to fertility, your treatment options, and more.

While endometriosis is a common disease, affecting 176 million women worldwide, it is not a simple disease to treat surgically. Endometriosis requires specialist treatment. Choosing the right Gynaecologist can often be difficult.

At Gold Coast Private, dietitian Fiona Brown has worked closely with executive chef John O'Shea to develop a menu that defies the age-old perception of "hospital food", instead creating dishes that are visually appealing, tasty and made fresh to order.

Recovering from laparoscopic surgery is different for everyone. Each of us heals differently. Patient expectation, extent of surgery, length of surgery, the surgeon and the facility all play a role in how someone recovers after laparoscopic surgery.

If you are considering IVF, you have no doubt heard that new fertility treatment has been put on hold as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve in Australia. Grace Private gynaecologist and obstetrician, Dr Tina Fleming, breaks down the news and what it means for those who are planning to embark on, or have already started, their IVF journey.

Gold Coast Private dietitian Fiona Brown helps us separate fact from fiction so we can look after ourselves during isolation.

We often get asked by expectant mothers if it is safe to receive the influenza immunisation and, with concerns particularly high during the global pandemic and the flu season just around the corner, the question is coming up more frequently. We understand pregnancy can already be an anxious time and, now more than ever, it is important to get the right information about this vaccine.