Dr Maree Lee provides considered, attentive general gynaecological care for the check ups, symptoms and conditions that are part of your everyday life.
Whether it’s a standard cervical screening test or you’re worried about something that seems irregular, finding a comfortable place you can take care of your gynaecological needs and feel confident with the results, is important.
Dr Maree Lee is committed to supporting the whole story for patients. From finding reasons and treatments for heavy periods or pelvic pain, to testing for conditions that can explain symptoms and guide treatment, she also facilitates annual appointments to give you a clear bill of health.
For a one-off concern or ongoing condition management, Dr Maree consults across the Hills District and wider Sydney, meaning everyday support and expertise is close to home.
General gynaecology insights
General gynaecology addresses the conditions that shape daily life without necessarily affecting fertility. Several have seen recent change in how they are diagnosed and treated.
Abnormal or heavy bleeding is one of the most common reasons women seek care, with causes ranging from fibroids and polyps to adenomyosis and hormonal factors. Treatment now begins with the least invasive option that suits the cause, from oral medications to the hormonal IUD that can cut menstrual blood loss by up to 80%, through to procedures like endometrial ablation. Hysterectomy is no longer the default.
Endometriosis and adenomyosis, where endometrial tissue grows where it should not, share a long history of diagnostic delay. Endometriosis has taken an average of around seven years to diagnose, and both were once confirmed only through gynaecological surgery. Better imaging now means many cases are recognised on transvaginal ultrasound.
Cervical screening has changed just as significantly. Since July 2022, everyone eligible in Australia can choose clinician-collected or self-collection, both equally accurate at detecting HPV. Screening is recommended every five years from age 25 to 74, underpinning Australia’s path to eliminating cervical cancer.
Visit The Waiting Room to learn more.
Cervical cancer rates have more than halved in Australia since the screening program began.
Self-collection now makes up more than 40% of cervical screening tests in Australia.
Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035.
Adenomyosis is most PREVaLeNT in women aged 40 to 55.
If you haven’t visited with Dr Maree before, your first appointment is a get-to-know-you, so you feel comfortable and can explain your needs and concerns. The doctor can identify any testing needed and treatments available.
Depending on what’s going on, this might mean an ultrasound, a cervical screening test, or just a more detailed conversation to dive further into some of the information you have already provided. Dr Maree is committed to equipping patients with informed agency, so she will always explain what’s needed and why.
Whether it’s confirming fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, or ruling something out altogether, Dr Maree will walk you through the results, and equally important, what they really mean for you.
Some conditions need monitoring, some need medication, and some need further investigation or surgery. Your plan reflects Dr Maree’s findings, your results, and your preferences.
Once you’ve visited Dr Maree, she is your gynaecologist and she is invested in your health experience and your ongoing wellbeing. If new symptoms or questions come up, Dr Maree remains available to help you.
Heavy periods, pelvic pain and irregular bleeding are experienced by many women, but that doesn’t mean you should just live with them.
General gynaecology comes with a lot of questions, and at Dr Maree’s practice, we are all about delivering the answers. Here are some of the most common queries we receive.
If you would like to claim a Medicare rebate on your appointment or eligible treatments, you will need a referral from your GP or another specialist.
If your periods are heavy enough to disrupt daily life, or painful beyond what simple pain relief manages, it is worth investigating rather than dealing with it each month. These symptoms are common but not something you have to put up with.
In many cases, yes. Both conditions can often now be identified on a transvaginal ultrasound, though some still need further investigation to confirm.
Yes. Both methods are equally effective at detecting HPV, the virus responsible for almost all cervical cancers. Dr Maree can talk you through which option suits you.
An abnormal result doesn’t necessarily mean cancer. It usually means further investigation, such as a colposcopy, is needed to understand what’s happening, and Dr Maree will explain every step.
There’s a wide range of what’s normal, but very heavy bleeding, painful periods disrupting daily life or bleeding between periods are worth discussing, even if you’ve been told it’s ‘just how your body is’.
The Waiting Room is the perfect place to take a few minutes and read through the latest research, emerging practices, and insights shared by Dr Maree. The more you know, the more effectively you can consider and discuss your options and make informed decisions that are right for you.
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Feeling uncomfortable about discussing gynaecological issues prevents a lot of women from treating concerns that affect their everyday lives. Book in to see Dr Maree, receive compassionate, considered care, and start looking after you, better.
