ME/CFS in Australia: what the latest data tells us
ME/CFS is more than ordinary tiredness. Recent Australian reporting helps explain how common it may be, why estimates vary, and why assessment needs care rather than a single test.
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Dr Vidya Prabhu · 2 October 2026
ME/CFS in Australia: what the latest data tells us
ME/CFS is more than ordinary tiredness. Recent Australian reporting helps explain how common it may be, why estimates vary, and why assessment needs care rather than a single test.
Read the articleDr Vidya Prabhu · 25 September 2026
Can a menopause consultation be done by telehealth?
A menopause consultation may be suitable for telehealth, depending on your concerns and the clinician’s assessment. Learn what you can discuss, how to prepare and when an in-person review may be recommended.
Read the articleDr Vidya Prabhu · 18 September 2026
Adult ADHD assessment in women: what does the process involve?
An adult ADHD assessment looks beyond an online checklist. It considers lifelong patterns, current difficulties and other explanations that may overlap.
Read the articleDr Vidya Prabhu · 15 September 2026
Your first women's health appointment: what to discuss and how to prepare
A first women's health appointment works best when you know what you most want to discuss, what information may help, and how to ask about examination, consent and next steps.
Read the articleDr Vidya Prabhu · 11 September 2026
What is MCAS, and how is it assessed?
MCAS is assessed from the pattern of episodes and supporting evidence, not from one symptom, one test or a response to treatment on its own.
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What can cause persistent pelvic pain?
Persistent pelvic pain can affect work, sleep, intimacy and everyday plans. Understanding possible contributors is a starting point for assessment — not a diagnosis on its own.
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Heavy periods: what is considered heavy menstrual bleeding?
But common does not mean insignificant. A period that disrupts your life, affects your health or leaves you planning each day around the possibility of bleeding deserves attention.
Read the articleDr Vidya Prabhu · 28 August 2026
When should you see a doctor about menopause symptoms?
Menopause is a natural stage of life, but that does not mean you have to struggle through symptoms without support.
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Gut Feeling: How Your Microbiome May Influence Your Hormones
When patients come to me feeling fatigued, bloated or frustrated by changes in their cycle, we often end up talking about two things: their hormones and their gut.
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ADHD & Perimenopause: Why Symptoms May Feel Harder to Manage
Changes in concentration, memory and emotional regulation can become more noticeable during perimenopause. For some women, this prompts recognition of ADHD that was present earlier in life.
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Gut Symptoms During Perimenopause: What May Be Contributing?
Digestive symptoms can become more noticeable during perimenopause, but hormonal changes are only one possible contributor. Persistent or concerning symptoms deserve assessment.
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