Obstetrics and gynaecology — Auckland (North and West)
Our gynaecology services offer comprehensive care, including general and specialty clinics, day surgery and inpatient services. Key areas include gynaeoncology, urogynaecology, period pain and endometriosis, and colposcopy.
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Contact us
- Hine Ora gynaecology unit
- 09 486 8920 extension 8877
- Urogynaecology unit
- 09 484 6026 extension 8877
- 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
- Clinic and surgery appointments
- 0800 809 342
Ask for the:
- gynaecology booking and scheduling team if you have questions or issues with an upcoming clinic appointment or surgery date
- Peri-operative nurse coordinator if you are booked for surgery and there are any changes to your health or circumstances, or you feel unsure about your upcoming surgery.
Where to find us
- North Shore Hospital
- Hine Ora
- Tōtara Haumaru Building
- 124 Shakespeare Road
- Takapuna
- Auckland
Services we provide
All of our gynaecologists have trained in general obstetrics (the specialty looking after pregnancy and childbirth) and general gynaecology to make sure we have a good understanding of your health overall.
Some of our team members have developed a special interest and developed expertise in gynaecology subspecialties.
Hine Ora is our specialised gynaecology unit. This lets women receive gynaecological services in a dedicated environment where dignity and privacy can be safeguarded.
Women with early pregnancy complications are admitted to Hine Ora ward for observation.
The Āwhinatia room on the Hine Ora ward is a dedicated space for women and their whānau to access when experiencing a mid-trimester pregnancy loss.
Our general gynaecologists will see you about gynaecological problems, including abnormal periods (abnormal uterine bleeding), ovarian cysts, and any vaginal bleeding after menopause.
If you are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer, your test results will be reviewed at the Auckland Regional Gynaeoncology Multidisciplinary Meeting (MDM).
At this meeting, a team of experts will discuss your care and decide which hospital your treatment should take place in.
Some early cancers will be treated by our gynaeoncology team.
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The Urogynaecology Service treats women with urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Our service also offers management options for complications of those treatments for incontinence and prolapse.
Period pain is a very common problem for people, but that does not mean it is normal.
If you have tried hormonal treatments with your general practitioner, and pain relief is not working, you may be referred to our clinic.
If you have an abnormal cervical smear with your primary care provider, you may be referred to this clinic for further assessment. We will review your medical and cervical screening history, then use a special microscope to examine your cervix.
Some people are are referred to the colposcopy clinic with skin conditions of the vulva.
Our Early pregnancy clinic sees people up to 19 weeks of pregnancy who have a confirmed pregnancy loss on ultrasound scan.
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Our gynaecology service is involved in some aspects of gender affirming care for transgender (trans) men, trans masculine and non-binary people — people whose sex assigned at birth was female (AFAB) and whose own personal sense of their gender identity does not align with that assignation.
We also see trans men, trans masculine and non-binary people whose sex assigned at birth was female (AFAB) and whose own personal sense of their gender identity does not align with that assignation who are not currently considering surgery to remove the uterus or ovaries that need help with other gynaecology problems.
What gender affirming healthcare is
Gender affirming healthcare can take many different forms, and people may seek some or all of these at different times. For trans men, trans masculine and non-binary people, this may include some or all of the following:
- hormone treatment such as puberty blockers or testosterone
- chest masculinisation or mastectomy — also known as 'top surgery'
- surgical removal of the womb (uterus) — hysterectomy
- surgical removal of one or both ovaries — oophorectomy
- genital surgery, such as phalloplasty or metoidioplasty — also known as 'lower surgery' or 'bottom surgery'
- psychological support, counselling and support with social affirmation and transition.
Where you can get gender affirming healthcare
Our gynaecology service considers referrals from community clinics to discuss surgery to remove the womb or ovaries if the person has been on testosterone for at least 2 years and has undergone a 'readiness for surgery' assessment with a psychologist.
Referrals for other surgeries are sent to Health NZ — Counties Manukau.
Gender affirming hormone therapy is usually provided by community clinics such as Sexual health clinics or Youth hub clinics, and these places also offer psychological support and counselling. Once gender affirming hormone therapy has started, you will generally be referred back to your healthcare provider, such as your GP, to continue prescriptions and maintenance.
If you are new to gender affirming healthcare or are unsure where to start, a chat with your healthcare provider, such as your usual GP, or the Sexual health service is a good place to start.