A new specialist sexual health clinic for Perth’s northern suburbs

Sexual Health North, in Joondalup, we offer a wide range of services for our patients from the diagnosis and management of STIs, HIV, PrEP, Hepatitis B & C, trans and gender diverse health care for those over 18 years old, genital skin conditions and vulvovaginal medicine. Newer services include the provision of long acting reversible contraception (LARC) including intrauterine devices- hormonal and non hormonal, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and menopausal symptoms.

As our service grows, we will expand and offer further services. Our clinic strives to create a friendly and knowledgeable service in an open-minded atmosphere. We aim to work with our colleagues in primary care and specialist settings for the total wellbeing of our mutual patients. We would also be happy to take calls about your patients.

Dr Christine Dykstra

MBChB (U. of Auckland), FAChSHM

Dr Christine Dykstra trained and completed her fellowship at Royal Perth Hospital, where she has been a specialist sexual health physician for over a decade. With a keen interest in improving sexual health care in Perth, Christine has provided sexual health medical education at various universities and postgraduate programs in Perth.

Her most recent role in research was as the principal investigator for the Royal Perth Hospital site of the WA PrEPIT trial for the provision of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in Western Australia. Having lived in Perth’s northern suburbs for many years, Christine is happy to finally bring specialist sexual health care to the Joondalup and Wanneroo regions.

Dr Michelle Yong

MBChB (U. of Liverpool, UK), FAChSHM, MRCP (UK), DIP G-U-MED, DFSRH

Dr Michelle Yong initially gained her experience in sexual health and HIV management at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK. Moving to Perth in 2012, she continues to develop her clinical skills at Royal Perth Hospital including transgender medicine.

Sexual health issues can feel embarrassing for many patients. Michelle excels at putting patients at ease with her non-judgmental and empathetic manner along with a healthy dose of humour. She would like to put her expertise to good use by setting up specialist sexual health service to serve the communities of the Northern suburbs.

In order to help reduce the rates of STIs in our community, we offer our patients the opportunity for on-site consultation, pathology / investigations , and medication dispensing with many acute STI treatments. For acute STIs, we try to keep fees to a minimum. You can contact our friendly team to discuss your patient’s needs.