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Polycystic O***y Syndrome is now officially Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS, following a change publis...
22/09/2026

Polycystic O***y Syndrome is now officially Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS, following a change published in The Lancet in May 2026 ✅

Australian researcher Professor Helena Teede at Monash University led the change, the result of 14 years of global research involving more than 22,000 patients and clinicians.

Diagnosis still relies on the same core criteria.

Irregular periods, signs of excess androgens, and ovarian appearance on ultrasound, with two of the three needed for diagnosis.

What has changed is the framing. The old name centred the condition on ovarian cysts and missed the hormonal and metabolic sides entirely, despite up to 13 per cent of women of reproductive age being affected and an estimated 70 per cent remaining undiagnosed.

If irregular periods, acne, excess hair growth or unexplained weight changes sound familiar, it is worth raising with your GP, under either name.

This is general information and does not replace individual medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your own circumstances.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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Preventative care changes after 60.The tests that matter most start to shift, not because something is wrong, but becaus...
17/09/2026

Preventative care changes after 60.

The tests that matter most start to shift, not because something is wrong, but because risk moves quietly with age.

🩺Cholesterol, blood sugar and kidney function can drift without any signs.

🩺Bone density drops, and Healthy Bones Australia notes that fracture risk roughly doubles with each drop in bone density measurement, a real concern for women post-menopause.

🩺 Cardiovascular risk builds even without symptoms.

🩺Hearing and vision decline gradually enough to go unnoticed until they affect your daily life.

None of this needs to be complicated. It just needs a yearly rhythm.
If it has been over a year since your last full check-up, this is your sign to book one.

This is general information and does not replace individual medical advice. Talk to your doctor about your circumstances.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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16/09/2026

Continuity of care means more than convenience 🩺

One GP who knows your child's vaccination history.
Your chronic condition.
Your story, from one visit to the next.

Our GPs work alongside our allied health team, from childhood immunisations to chronic disease management for grandparents, treating the whole person at every stage, not just the symptom in front of us.

Whatever your age, whatever your stage, we're here for you.

A medical practice for the whole family.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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We're excited to welcome Dr Anoop Jalota to Young Street Medical, starting Monday 21 September 👋Dr Jalota has been part ...
14/09/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr Anoop Jalota to Young Street Medical, starting Monday 21 September 👋

Dr Jalota has been part of the Wollongong community since moving here from New Zealand in 2011 and has built a strong reputation as a trusted and respected General Practitioner.

He will be seeing patients for general medical consultations as well as Lifestyle Medicine consultations, with interests in:

• Men's health
• Weight management
• Smoking cessation
• Minor procedures
• Lifestyle Medicine

Dr Jalota has recently completed his Accreditation in Lifestyle Medicine and is passionate about helping patients make sustainable changes that support better health and wellbeing.

We're pleased to welcome Dr Jalota to the team and look forward to welcoming both existing and new patients to the practice.

For appointments and more information, visit our website - www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

Alt text: "Meet our new GP, Dr Anoop Jalota, standing in a maroon quarter-zip jumper against a plain background, with the YSM logo."

Today is R U OK? Day 💛Sometimes a simple question can open the door to a conversation someone really needs.This R U OK? ...
09/09/2026

Today is R U OK? Day 💛

Sometimes a simple question can open the door to a conversation someone really needs.

This R U OK? Day, take a moment to check in with the people around you. Ask how they’re really going, listen without judgement and give them the space to talk.

You don’t need the perfect words or to know how to fix things. Being there and showing someone you care can make a real difference.

And if you’re the one who hasn’t been feeling quite yourself, talking to your GP can be a good place to start.

R U OK? Ask the question | Listen to the answer | Stay connected

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Australian men use noticeably fewer Medicare services than women, on average, and around two-thirds delay seeing a docto...
09/09/2026

Australian men use noticeably fewer Medicare services than women, on average, and around two-thirds delay seeing a doctor once something feels wrong.

🧔‍♂️From your 40s: a heart health check covering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

🧔‍♂️From your 50s: a conversation about prostate health, including your family history and whether testing makes sense for you.

🧔‍♂️Any age: a mental health check-in, since men are diagnosed later and more often in crisis than women.

None of these needs a symptom to justify booking. That's the whole point of preventative care.

This post is general information only. Please speak with a qualified health practitioner before making changes to your healthcare.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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Looking for a new GP in Wollongong? Meet Dr Ammara Ayub 🙌Dr Ammara is a GP with broad experience across hospital and gen...
08/09/2026

Looking for a new GP in Wollongong?
Meet Dr Ammara Ayub 🙌

Dr Ammara is a GP with broad experience across hospital and general practice, including paediatrics, women’s health, mental health, family planning and preventative care.

She takes a patient-centred approach and is passionate about working with patients to support their health now and long-term.

Dr Ammara is currently welcoming new patients on Thursdays at Young Street Medical.

If you’ve been looking for a GP for yourself or your family, this could be the right time to book an appointment with Dr Ammara.

Please note that Dr Ayub is not an integrative GP.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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Wishing all the special men in our lives a very happy Father's Day 💚Alt Text: Photo of a father giving his young son a p...
05/09/2026

Wishing all the special men in our lives a very happy Father's Day 💚

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02/09/2026

We're incredibly proud of Brita, one of only two nurses across the entire Primary Health Network to receive a scholarship to attend the APNA Festival of Nursing 2026 in Melbourne 💫

The three-day event brought together nurses from across Australia for professional development, practical learning, networking and conversations about the future of primary health care.

For Brita, the highlight was "The incredible variety of speakers, covering the most up-to-date information in evidence-based care for our patients."

It was a fantastic opportunity for Brita to expand her knowledge and bring new ideas and learnings back to the team at Young Street Medical.

Congratulations, Brita, on this well-deserved achievement. We're proud to have you on our team 🫶

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

Hair loss in women can have many possible causes, from low iron stores and thyroid dysfunction to hormonal changes, stre...
01/09/2026

Hair loss in women can have many possible causes, from low iron stores and thyroid dysfunction to hormonal changes, stress, rapid weight loss and nutrient deficiencies 🙁

And while a standard blood test might come back "normal", that doesn’t always explain what’s happening. Ferritin, which measures stored iron, and thyroid function may be important when investigating ongoing hair loss.

If you’ve noticed a change in your hair, particularly if the shedding has continued for several months, it’s worth having a conversation with your GP rather than assuming it’s something you need to live with.

Your hair could be telling you something.

To learn more, head to www.youngstreetmedical.com.au

Young Street Medical | Open Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm

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