Managing irregular bleeding on the pill, IUDs and implants, the pill and reduced libido, side effects of pills, extended use and when to investigate further
A growing number of women are turning to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate distressing symptoms of the menopause – including hot flushes, bladder weakness, vaginal dryness, joint pain, brain fog, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression.
The common causes of male and female subfertility, when to refer for investigation of possible subfertility, useful investigations to undertake prior to a specialist referral, and whether supplements might be useful
For many years it has been mooted that not all menopausal symptoms are caused by lack of oestrogen alone. Testosterone therapy in women has been proven to improve sexual desire in carefully selected patients. It is a valid treatment in those who are distressed by their lack of sexual desire where there is no other cause obvious for this. How, what, where and in whom are the challenges faced by treating clinicians. In this learning module, some of Australia's leading experts will discuss the evidence, describe their clinical experience and provide practical advice on how best to apply this emerging therapeutic option.
Featuring leading women’s health expert, Dr Terri Foran and a discussion panel of leading experts – Prof Deborah Bateson, Prof Rod Baber and Dr Lina Safro – this masterclass covers a wide range of information on the OCP.
When to investigate heavy/painful periods in teenagers, the differences between a good and not-so-useful pelvic ultrasound, the signs and symptoms that heavy/painful bleeding requires further investigation, and the medical management options for heavy menstrual bleeding
In this Product Explainer, Endocrinologist Prof Susan Davis AO explains the role of topical testosterone for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction (HSDD) in postmenopausal women (4 mins).
The importance of maintaining thyroid health during pregnancy, when to do thyroid function testing during pregnancy, and the risks of postpartum thyroiditis developing in women known to have thyroid antibodies
The difference between anovulation and amenorrhoea, the causes of primary amenorrhoea and when to investigate, and the physiology of secondary amenorrhoea
As soon as a woman being treated for hypothyroidism falls pregnant, she needs her thyroxine dose increased, says Australian expert, Professor Creswell Eastman.
Establishing breastfeeding from the moment the baby is born to avoid future lactation problems, how to provide the best support for breastfeeding women in the time of COVID, telehealth and virtual support groups
and the impact of tongue-tie in babies on breastfeeding