Women's Health
The Local Doctor provides women's health care at its Diamond Creek and Ivanhoe clinics, including cervical screening, contraception advice, pregnancy planning, gynaecological care and menopause care. Implanon is available at both clinics; pregnancy shared care and IUD insertion and removal are at Diamond Creek. Female GPs are available at both clinics.
Written by Dr Christopher Irwin · MBChB, FRACGP, MMed (Skin Cancer), FACAM, ASCD · Reviewed by Dr Christopher Irwin · Updated 28 June 2026
The Local Doctor provides women’s health care for patients at our Ivanhoe and Diamond Creek clinics in Melbourne’s north-east. Female GPs are available at both clinics — you can choose your doctor when you book with our team or by calling reception.
Women’s health services
- Cervical screening — the Cervical Screening Test, at both clinics.
- Contraception advice, including Implanon insertion and removal at both clinics.
- IUD insertion and removal — at our Diamond Creek clinic.
- Pregnancy planning, and pregnancy shared care at our Diamond Creek clinic.
- Gynaecological clinical care.
- Menopause care.
Book an appointment
To book a women’s health appointment at our Ivanhoe or Diamond Creek clinic, book online or call (03) 8373 4646.
Frequently asked questions
- What women's health services does The Local Doctor offer?
- Our Ivanhoe and Diamond Creek clinics provide cervical screening, contraception advice, pregnancy planning, gynaecological clinical care, menopause care, and Implanon insertion and removal. Pregnancy shared care and IUD insertion and removal are available at our Diamond Creek clinic.
- Can I see a female GP for women's health?
- Yes. Female GPs are available at both our Ivanhoe and Diamond Creek clinics, and you can choose your doctor when you book.
- Can I have a Cervical Screening Test (formerly a Pap smear) here?
- Yes. Cervical screening is available at both our Ivanhoe and Diamond Creek clinics.
- Do you offer IUD and Implanon insertion and removal?
- Implanon insertion and removal is available at both clinics. IUD insertion and removal is available at our Diamond Creek clinic.
- Do you provide pregnancy planning and shared care?
- Pregnancy planning is available at both clinics, and pregnancy shared care is available at our Diamond Creek clinic.
- How do I book a women's health appointment?
- You can book online using the Book buttons on this website, or by phoning reception on (03) 8373 4646.