About Dr Lore Schierlitz
Dr Lore Schierlitz graduated from medical school at University of Duesseldorf, Germany.
She completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The Mercy Hospital for Women.
After working as a consultant for 3 years Lore decided to gain further expertise in Urogynaecology with completion of her fellowship training at Mercy Hospital for Women and Monash Medical Centre, which resulted in her ability to manage bladder and pelvic floor dysfunction including incontinence, utero-vaginal prolapse and sexual dysfunction with conservative and surgical approach.
She is currently the Head of Unit at the Mercy Hospital for Women.
Lore is a Certified Urogynaecologist (FRANZCOG, CU) and is experienced in advanced pelvic floor reconstruction.
Lore is actively involved in teaching medical students and doctors in training as well as research with multiple scientific publications and presentations at national and international meetings.
In the past she was the representative of Oceania on the international advisory board of the International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) , and worked as member in the subspecialty committee of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Services
Urogynaecology
- Assessment and treatment of women with pelvic floor disorders
- Explanation of pelvic floor dysfunction and advice on conservative management.
- Prolapse assessment and discussion of all treatment options
Vaginal pessaries as conservative treatment for prolapse
Surgical treatment of vaginal prolapse
- Investigation and management of urinary incontinence
Bladder diary over three 24 hour periods (see resources)
Urodynamic testing, Cystoscopy
- Minimally invasive surgery for stress urinary incontinence
- Fascial sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence
- Management of overactive bladder symptoms
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
- Bladder pain
- Bowel dysfunction related to pelvic floor dysfunction
- Sexual dysfunction related to the pelvic floor