Cervical Screening Test (CST)
Screening commences at age 25. If HPV is not detected, your next CST is due in 5 years. If HPV is detected, the lab will look for any changes in cells collected during your screening test. A recommendation will be provided as to whether to repeat the test in 12 months or to see a gynaecologist if the changes are more severe.
Please book a long (30 minute) appointment with your GP.
Contraception
IUD / Mirena / Implanon (link to the fact sheet on our files)
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a type of contraception (birth control). IUDs are small devices that are placed inside your uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy.
Implanon is a contraceptive implant that is a plastic rod that is inserted under the skin of the inner, upper arm to stop pregnancy by slowly releasing progestogen.
Pregnancy
Dr Lim offers shared care for expectant mothers. Shared care means that your antenatal visits are split between your GP and the hospital or birthing centre of your choice.
Post Natal Care – The doctors can assist with post-natal 6-week check-ups for mother and baby to review maternal physical and mental health and immunisation of the baby following the Victorian Childhood Immunisation Schedule.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MToP)
Medical abortion is available once a pregnancy is detected via ultrasound (usually around five weeks) up to nine weeks (63 days). Abortion is achieved using a combination of two medications that work together to terminate a pregnancy.
To discuss this option please make a 30 minute appointment to see Dr Shirley Chen.