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QUFW (Queensland Ultrasound For Women)
Brisbane - Southport - Tugun - Ipswich - Toowoomba Experience Matters. We are here for you.

QUFW is an Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound service provided by Women’s Health Specialists. Our Obstetricians, Gynaecologists and Sonographers are specialised in Obstetrics and Gynaecological ultrasound. They are passionate about providing excellent service in women's ultrasound and utilise high end ultrasound equipment to provide quality care.

10/10/2026

Every scan has a story. 💛

This World Mental Health Day, we’re honouring the theme Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.

To our patients: whatever you’re feeling when you walk in, it’s welcome here. Talk to us, because how you feel is part of your care.

To our Doctors and sonographers: you hold space for life’s biggest moments. Look after yourselves and each other.

Struggling during or after pregnancy? Call PANDA on 1300 726 306 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

09/10/2026

PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) is the new name for PCOS, agreed by 56 organisations and over 14,360 people with the condition and health professionals worldwide (Lancet global consensus, 2026). The old name implied ovarian cysts, but the ultrasound appearance is actually arrested follicular development, not true cysts (Lancet global consensus, 2026). Up to 70% of people with PMOS remain undiagnosed (Lancet global consensus, 2026).

Diagnosis needs 2 of 3 criteria: irregular or absent ovulation, signs of excess androgens, or polycystic ovaries on ultrasound and an elevated Anti-Müllerian Hormone level (Lancet global consensus, 2026). That ultrasound criterion is where our sonographers come in.

PMOS also involves insulin resistance and metabolic effects, present in around 85% of those affected (PMOS Terminology Update, 2026).

Swipe through to see what we look for on ultrasound.

08/10/2026

Endometriosis can be tricky to find on ultrasound. It can appear on various structures in the pelvis, and picking it up takes more than a routine scan.

At QUFW, our sonographer’s are trained to know exactly what to look for and where it likes to hide, and our doctors are exeperts at translating those findings into something a laparoscopic surgeon can act on.

Swipe through to see where we look, and what deep endometriosis can look like on ultrasound.

Questions about your own referral? Drop them below or send us a message.

07/10/2026

A lot of women are referred to QUFW to check an IUD to check the uterus prior to insertion, to make sure it’s sitting in the correct place, or investigating issues that have started since placement.

An IUD is easy to spot on ultrasound, and a transvaginal scan lets us see exactly where it is. If there's any uncertainty, a 3D scan may provide us with the clearest interpretation of the device's position.

If you have an IUD and you're dealing with pain or ongoing bleeding, or you're due for a check, talk to your doctor about a referral.

02/10/2026

All our rooms will be closed on Monday for the King's Birthday public holiday. We'll be back to normal hours on Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend, and we'll see you soon!

28/09/2026

If you've been told you have a short cervix or cervical insufficiency: neither is something you've caused, and neither is a verdict on your pregnancy. Both are recognised, manageable, and closely monitored.

A short cervix is a measurement under 25mm on transvaginal ultrasound and it’s a risk marker that needs to be monitored.

Cervical insufficiency is a diagnosis: the cervix opening prematurely, usually painlessly in the second trimester. It's diagnosed holistically and takes into account your history, a clinical exam, and a transvaginal scan. A short cervix can be a step toward this, but most don't progress that far.

Management is usually vaginal progesterone or, in some cases, a cervical cerclage (a supportive stitch). Your obstetrician will guide you on the best option for your situation. With monitoring by ultrasound and a plan, most women go on to have a healthy baby.

24/09/2026

PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), formerly known as PCOS, is one of the most common, and most under-diagnosed, hormonal and metabolic conditions affecting women.

PMOS can impact fertility, mental health, and long-term metabolic health, from irregular cycles to a higher risk of anxiety, depression and type 2 diabetes.

Diagnosis relies on a combination of factors, and ultrasound plays a key role. A transvaginal scan can identify the follicle pattern on the ovaries that's one of the diagnostic markers for PMOS.

If you're experiencing irregular cycles, or have questions about your own scan results, speak with your doctor or fertility specialist.

15/09/2026

Part 4 of our fertility ultrasound series: specialist procedures SIS and HyFoSy. 🔬

When a standard scan isn't providing the answers you need about your fertility, you may need further investigation.

Our in-house medical team of doctors will perform these two specialist procedures if needed: saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingo-foam sonography (HyFoSy). If you have a HyFoSy at QUFW, our Doctors will perform an SIS at the same time to give you as much information as possible.

Swipe through to see what each involves.

Questions about your own referral? Drop them below or send us a message or head to our website at qufw.com.au to book your scan.

13/09/2026

20 weeks along and baby was much more interested in staying cosy than posing for the camera today. 🙈 Sometimes that's just how it goes!

Every scan is different, but there's still so much to see. 🩵

08/09/2026

This week is Jean Hailes for Women's Health Week. Their message: fuel, move, rest, breathe, connect. Simple ways to give your health priority.

For anyone living with endometriosis or ongoing pelvic symptoms, that permission matters. It can mean not writing off pain as normal, and asking for the scan or referral that gets you real answers.

Only 3.3% of government research funding in 2023–24 went to women's health (Monash University, 2025), leaving conditions like endometriosis and gynaecological cancers overlooked.

If you want to support women’s health research and advocacy, there are two organisations we support doing something about it. The Cherish Women's Cancer Foundation, funding gynaecological cancer resarch and QENDO Australia, advocating for people affected by endometriosis, PCOS and pelvic pain. We encourage you to look into these organisations and support the amazing work that they do 🙌

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Suite 11E, Level 1 Leichhardt Court 55 Little Edward Street
Brisbane, QLD
4000

Website

http://www.qufw.com.au/

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