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       Dr  Melissa  Buttini   m.b.b.s  franzcog

​      Specialist Gynaecologist

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Fibroid arising in a müllerian duct remnant and presenting as a pelvic mass in a patient with vaginal agenesis: an unusual finding.
Baker J, Buttini M.

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 1995 Aug;35(3):340-1.

My ​Publications

MOST DISCUSSED

Limitations of 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing to Characterize Lactobacillus Species in the Upper Genital Tract.
O'Callaghan JL, Willner D, Buttini M, Huygens F, Pelzer ES.Front Cell Dev Biol. 2021 Jul 29;9:641921. doi: 10.3389/fcell.2021.641921. eCollection 2021.PMID: 34395413

​A role for the endometrial microbiome in dysfunctional menstrual bleeding. Pelzer E, Wilner D, Buttini M, Huygens F. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. January 2018. pp1-11.

 We want to help you feel better fast. We know that when your body isn't in top shape that your entire outlook on life can be affected. 

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​The office is attended:

Monday  10 am to 5.00 pm

Tues-Thursday 7.00 am to 5.00 pm

Friday  CLOSED

Office hours may vary in special circumstances.

 We welcome your feedback on the office experience so we can continually improve it.

Is diversification of the endometrial microbiome significant for reproductive success? Elise Pelzer, Dana Willner, Flavia Huygen, Melissa Buttini. Placenta. September 2015Volume 36, Issue 9, Page A23

Presentation At 2016 UGSA Annual and General Scientific Meeting Auckland: Medical management of vulvovaginal atrophy versus laser therapy: the peer reviewed published data to date (powerpoint presentation available on request)

Longterm menstrual outcomes 5 years post endometrial ablation with concurrent insertion of Levonorgestrel intrauterine device in women seeking treatment for benign heavy menstrual bleeding. Yeoh M, Buttini M. Poster presentation at RCOG World congress 2018. Singapore 21-24 March, 2018.

In Office Fees  (as of 25/5/2023)

Initial consultation    (item 104)  $275    medicare rebate $80.85

Review Consultation  (item  105)  $130   medicare rebate  $40.65

+ IUD insertion $  150       medicare rebate $72.05

 + colposcopy +biopsy   $   288.50        medicare rebate $89.30

+  colposcopy only          $225             medicare rebate  $ 59.50

+ removal of cervical polyp $88    medicare rebate   $59.55

+ pipelle endometrial sample  $170  medicare rebate  $49.70

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Operation fees are quoted at the time of consultation once the precise procedure advised  is recognised

Your referral

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​Your medicare card

Your private health insurance details

Your ultrasounds, CT scans, and blood test results

A support person if you wish

The Flying Obstetric and Gynaecology Service in rural Queensland: its first two years.
Baker JW, Buttini MJ.

Med J Aust. 1991 May 6;154(9):578-82.

​http://esa-srb-2013.m.asnevents.com.au/schedule/session/1536/abstract/7389

​A role for the endometrial micro biome in dysfunctional menstrual bleeding 

​Presentation on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and treatment options at the 43rd Annual Scientific meeting of The Australian Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 4-5 August 2017.

Contraception: An Australian Clinical Practice Handbook. Fourth Edition 2016.  (Expert review role)

The fallopian tube microbiome: implications for reproductive health
Elise S. Pelzer, Dana Willner, Melissa Buttini, Louise M. Hafner, Christina Theodoropoulos, Flavia Huygens
Oncotarget. 2018 Apr 20; 9(30): 21541–21551.  Published online 2018 Apr 20. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.25059
PMCID: PMC5940370

​ The effect of the levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system on endometrial hyperplasia: an Australian study and systematic review.
Buttini MJ, Jordan SJ, Webb PM.

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2009 Jun;49(3):316-22. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2009.00981.x. Review.

The first published randomised controlled trial of laser treatment for vaginal atrophy raises serious concerns. Melissa J Buttini and Christopher Maher. Med J Aust 2018; 209 (9): 376-377. Published on line 5 November 2018.

Re: Vaginal evisceration following total laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Buttini M.

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Jun;48(3):357-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2008.00875.x. No abstract available. 

​I believe  healthcare solutions are best achieved when women  are fully informed. I strive to work with each woman within the context of her life, work, and social needs to help her understand and choose the most cost effective solution for her unique problems.

My healthcare philosophy

Online prediction tool for female pelvic floor dysfunction: development and validation.
Chen Z, Mikhail SM, Buttini M, Mowat A, Hartel G, Maher C.Int Urogynecol J. 2021 Oct 7. doi: 10.1007/s00192-021-04985-7. Online ahead of print.PMID: 34618193

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​Low malignant potential ovarian tumours: a review of 175 consecutive cases.
Buttini M, Nicklin JL, Crandon A.

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 1997 Feb;37(1):100-3.

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