Obstetrics and gynaecology

Prof Rod Baber
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In this Product Explainer, Prof Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney and Head of the Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, explains when to use; how to use; and why to use progesterone for postmenopausal women. (6 mins)

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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Terri Foran
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In this Product Explainer, Dr Terri Foran, a Sexual Health Physician and Lecturer at the School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW explains a levonorgestrel IUD; compares it and describes its potential role as another contraceptive option available in Australia. (7 mins)

Expert/s: Dr Terri Foran
Prof Rod Baber
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In this Product Explainer, Professor Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney discusses why estradiol gel should be used, how it is administered and when it should be prescribed and used (4 mins).

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Dr Katrina Moss
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One-fifth of Australian women still don’t receive mental health checks both before and after the birth of their baby, our research has found. Although access to recommended perinatal mental health screening has more than tripled since 2000, thanks largely to government investment in perinatal mental health, our surveys show there is still some way to go before every mum gets the mental health screening needed.

Dr Karen Magraith
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It is said that nothing is certain but death and taxes. For women, provided they live long enough, another certainty is menopause. Most women have their final menstrual period between the ages of 45 and 55, though there are women with early menopause who have unique needs.

Dr Linda Calabresi
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Vaginismus is a surprisingly common condition, but women often fail to seek help because of embarrassment and sometimes shame, says sex and relationship expert Dr Rosie King, and the distress it causes should not be underestimated.

Prof Jane Tomnay
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Around one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographics: some are mothers already, while others are child-free; some are partnered, others are single. Abortion was removed from the New South Wales Crimes Act in October and is now legal in all Australian states and territories, under certain circumstances. However, many women have difficulties accessing these services, especially in rural and regional areas. This needs to change.

Dr Linda Calabresi
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The majority of babies born prematurely will make it to adulthood without any major health issues, according to new research. In an extensive Scandinavian cohort study, researchers found there was a high prevalence of survival without any major comorbidities among those born prematurely, even though preterm births are known to be associated with cardiometabolic, respiratory and neuropsychiatric disorders in adulthood. There was an exception however. Outcomes were worse for those born extremely preterm (22-27 weeks). The study is important, say its authors, as most previous research has concentrated on the negative consequences of the baby not making it to term.

Kassia Beetham
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Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There’s a growing list of foods, toxins and environmental threats to avoid. It’s normal for this to lead to an increased level of anxiety. As a result, some women believe it’s safer to avoid any risks in pregnancy, no matter how small. Vigorous exercise may be considered one of these risks. But we’ve recently reviewed the research and found vigorous exercise is safe during pregnancy, including in the third trimester. And not only is it safe; it’s healthy, too.

Expert/s: Kassia Beetham
Dr Linda Calabresi
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Hormone replacement therapy has recently hit the headlines again and not in a good way. A research paper published in The Lancet reignited the controversy by again highlighting an association between hormone therapy and breast cancer. While the experts have been quick in their response, pointing out the numerous limitations of the study and the researchers’ conclusions, it is still more than likely GPs will again be grilled about the latest evidence with regard to this treatment. It’s an area of medicine that certainly has been heavily scrutinised over the past couple of decades and as such it is important GPs have ready access to the latest guidelines to best practice. Here is a great little resource that fits the bill perfectly.