Services - Dr Brett Marshall

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Please find below patient information on many of the procedures and surgeries that Dr Marshall commonly perform. Please remember that these are general notes and your particular procedure or surgery will be individualised according to your particular problems and circumstances. At your consultation he will discuss your procedure in detail and give you adequate time for questions. Dr Marshall will also supply you with detailed information sheets and recommended Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists treatment information pamphlets, so that you are fully informed.

When Dr Marshall’s secretary, Marion, books you for any surgery, she will also go through some important checklists. Marion has worked with Brett for more than 20 years and has considerable experience in managing patient enquiries. She has a nursing background and understands the range of issues that may present. Marion will help you with any concerns or questions along the way.

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Abnormal Pap Smears / Vulval Disorders

A Pap smear is a test used to look for changes in the cells of the cervix. An abnormal Pap test means that some of the cells of the cervix differ in some way from the normal cells. An ab..

Adhesions

Adhesions are scar tissue which may occur between organs and therefore may cause organs to become pulled out of place or blocked, producing pain and infertility. They can also cause bloating or di..

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a very common cause of pelvic pain and can also cause infertility. It can lead to quite a debilitating illness in some women, causing severe scarring and damage to pelvic or..

Fibroids

Fibroids are benign growths in the uterus which can be tiny or very large. They are often multiple, and result in enlargement and distortion of the uterus. They are quite common. There are 4 types..

Infertility

Infertility means not being able to achieve pregnancy after twelve months of trying, but may need to be investigated earlier if there are abnormal symptoms such irregular periods or..

Menorrhagia (heavy periods)

Menorrhagia is the medical term for abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual periods. Many women experience heavy menstrual bleeding, particularly into their forties, and this proble..

PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition usually characterized by menstrual abnormalities and higher than normal levels of male hormones. Multiple small cysts may develop on the ..

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Prolapse refers to weakness in the pelvic floor muscles and supporting tissues that results in one or more of the pelvic organs protruding into the vagina. The pelvic organs can be uterus, bowel,..

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain may be acute or chronic and usually indicates a problem with tissues in the pelvic area which can range from the gynaecological organs to the bowel or urinary tract. One of the most c..

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine and it is a very common problem, especially as a woman becomes older. It affects one in three women over the age of 50. Fortunately treatment..

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