Circumcision – a guide for parents
Circumcision – a guide for parents Circumcision is a simple procedure that removes the foreskin – a sleeve of skin covering the tip of the penis. Parents have the legal right to authorize circumcision. In order to make an informed decision, they must carefully consider the benefits and risks. Since the foreskin traps bacteria and […]
Why yearly skin cancer checks are so important
Why yearly skin cancer checks are so important In Australia we may “love a sunburnt country” however, the sun that we love can do serious harm to our skin. Skin Cancer Stats Did you know that approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70 and that […]
Maintaining your mental health – support resources
Maintaining your mental health – support resources. No one would deny that 2020 has been a very tough year. While the instances of COVID-19 have thankfully decreased in Queensland, the mental, emotional and financial toll it has taken on many in our community will continue to be felt for some time. To do our part […]
Antenatal care during pregnancy
Antenatal care during pregnancy If you are or are considering falling pregnant, take time to read this great resource about antenatal care during pregnancy. Once your pregnancy is confirmed, it’s important to see your GP or a midwife as soon as possible so you can schedule the appointments you will need. Appointments during your pregnancy […]
Circumcision for Adults
Circumcision for adults: Benefits, risks and recovery Although the number of adult men undergoing a circumcision has dropped to 20%, men are still undergoing the procedure. Are there any risks that should be noted before undergoing the procedure? What are some of the benefits of a circumcision? Read below to find out the answers. Benefits […]
What Is A Vasectomy?
What is a vasectomy? More men are undergoing a vasectomy to manage birth control. According to data from Medicare (2018) (www.medicarestatistics.humanservices.gov.au), there were a total number of 25,659 vasectomy procedures undertaken by men across Australia last year. If you elect to have a vasectomy at Southport Doctors, our goal is to ensure that your procedure […]
Top reasons to see your GP
Top reasons to see your GP Did you know that 43% of Australian women are overdue for a cervical cancer screening? Many Australians know far too little about their personal health which often results in potential medical issues and risks that are caused by chronic diseases. Choosing preventative healthcare can potentially reduce these risks which […]
Tips to staying active over winter
Tips for staying active over winter At Southport Doctors, we want to share some helpful tips on how to keep active this winter. With winter here, it feels much more difficult to break away from the warm fireplace to try and fit in some exercise. Keeping active and fit, especially in the wintertime, has endless […]
Are Fad Diets Safe?
Fad diets: Are they safe? We all wish that there was a magical way to lose weight quickly which is why fad diets offer temptation as a quick fix to long-term problems. The truth, unfortunately, is that there is no hasty remedy when it comes to health and nutrition. So what exactly is a fad […]
What is Professional Earwax Cleaning?
What is professional ear wax cleaning? Earwax or cerumen is the oily yellow residue our bodies naturally produce to keep our ears clean, waterproof and germ-free. Our ears are actually self-cleaning. The wax normally gathers up dead skin cells and dirt and this easily exits the ear canal. However, this isn’t always the case; sometimes […]
