Women's health, at every stage.
Bulk billing women's health care in Toongabbie. From your first cervical screening to contraception, pregnancy, menopause and beyond, Dr Zainab Shirazi and the team at Toongabbie Doctors take time to listen, explain your options in plain language and help you feel comfortable at every visit.
Care that grows with you.
Women's health needs change through life. Choose your stage to see how we can help.
Teens and 20s
Your first appointments, on your terms.
- Periods that are heavy, painful or irregular
- Contraception and emergency contraception
- HPV vaccination and sexual health checks
- Acne, skin and hair concerns
- Anxiety, stress and low mood
- Cervical screening from age 25
You can see the doctor on your own from your mid-teens if you wish, and what you discuss stays confidential unless your safety is at risk.
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30s and 40s
Planning, pregnancy and busy years.
- Pre-conception checks and fertility advice
- Pregnancy care and antenatal shared care
- Postnatal checks and support after birth
- Contraception between and after children
- Tiredness, iron and thyroid checks
- 45 to 49 year health assessment
Longer appointments are available when you have a few things to cover. Just let reception know when you book.
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Perimenopause and menopause
Understanding the changes, choosing your options.
- Hot flushes, night sweats and sleep changes
- Mood, memory and energy
- Irregular or heavy bleeding
- Hormone and non-hormone treatment options
- Bone density and heart health checks
- Bladder and pelvic floor health
Symptoms usually begin in the mid-40s and vary from woman to woman. We take time to understand yours before discussing options.
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60 and beyond
Staying well, strong and independent.
- Cervical screening to 74 and BreastScreen to 74
- Bowel screening every two years to 74
- Osteoporosis review and falls prevention
- Blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes checks
- 75 and over health assessments
- Medication reviews and vaccinations
Regular check-ups with the same GP make it easier to notice changes early and keep your care joined up.
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Women's health services in Toongabbie.
Everything below is available at Toongabbie Doctors, Shop 1 Toongabbie Point. Appointments are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card; where a vaccine or device is purchased privately, reception will let you know first.
Women's health GPDr Zainab Shirazi.
Dr Shirazi is an experienced general practitioner with more than thirty years in practice and a Diploma in Dermatology. She has a particular interest in women's health and children's health, takes a friendly, unhurried approach and explains things in plain language.
Whether you are coming in for routine screening, sorting out contraception, planning a pregnancy or working through menopause, Dr Shirazi will take the time to understand what matters to you before discussing your options.
What to expect.
A women's health appointment is a conversation first. Nothing happens without your say-so, and you can bring a support person to any visit.
Screening at a glance.
Regular checks find problems early, often before you notice anything. Your GP will tailor these to your history, but this is the general guide for women in Australia.
Screening intervals follow Australian national program guidelines and may differ if you have symptoms, a family history or previous abnormal results. Your GP will advise what is right for you.
Your questions, answered.
Common questions about women's health appointments at Toongabbie Doctors. For fees and practice policies, see the patient information page.
Yes. Standard consultations, cervical screening, contraception advice, pregnancy checks and menopause appointments are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is no out-of-pocket cost. Some vaccines and devices are purchased privately; reception will tell you about any cost before your appointment.
Yes. Dr Zainab Shirazi consults Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and focuses on women's health. You are welcome to request her when you book online or by phone.
The Cervical Screening Test replaced the two-yearly Pap smear. It is done every five years for women aged 25 to 74 and looks for the HPV virus. You can choose to collect the sample yourself using a simple swab in a private room, or your doctor can collect it.
If you would like to discuss several things, are starting or changing contraception, or want to talk through menopause options, a long appointment gives us more time. Ask reception for a long appointment when you book; it is still bulk billed.
Yes. We confirm and monitor early pregnancy, arrange routine tests and vaccinations, and provide antenatal shared care with your hospital so many of your visits can happen close to home at Toongabbie Point. After birth we see you and your baby for postnatal checks.
That is very common and completely understandable. Our doctors explain each step before it happens, you can stop at any time, and you are welcome to bring a support person. Nothing needs to happen in a first visit that you are not comfortable with.
Yes. Toongabbie Doctors is a family practice and children are welcome in the consulting room. If you would prefer time on your own, let reception know and we will do our best to arrange it.
Reception will contact you if your doctor needs to see you about a result. For cervical screening you will also receive a letter from the National Cancer Screening Register. You can always book a follow-up or telehealth appointment to discuss results.
Book your women's health check.
Caring for women across Toongabbie, Pendle Hill, Girraween, Wentworthville, Seven Hills and Winston Hills. Book online with Dr Shirazi or call reception, and we will find a time that works for you.
