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Prof Deborah Bateson AM

Professor of Practice, Cancer Elimination Collaboration & Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney
Professor Deborah Bateson AM is Professor of Practice in the Cancer Elimination Collaboration & Sydney Medical School at the the University of Sydney. Deborah has 25 years of experience as a doctor, clinical researcher, educator and advocator in sexual and reproductive health through her prior roles as Medical Director of Family Planning NSW and Global Medical Director of MSI Reproductive Choices, and she is an Honorary Fellow of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

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A drospirenone 4mg progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill

In this Product Explainer, Prof Deborah Bateson, Medical Director of Family Planning NSW and Professor at the Daffodil Centre, Faculty of Medicine & Health at the University of Sydney explains the role of the Drospirenone 4mg Progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill, how it is administered and when it should be used.

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An app to prevent pregnancy? Don’t count on it

Fertility awareness apps are being championed as a new approach to contraception. In reality, while the technology may be new, women have been predicting the fertile days in their menstrual cycles to prevent pregnancy for a very long time.But the growth of the “femtech” industry, alongside a seemingly growing wave of younger women looking to move away from hormonal methods of contraception, has led to a renewed interest.

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An app to prevent pregnancy? Don’t count on it

Fertility awareness apps are being championed as a new approach to contraception. In reality, while the technology may be new, women have been predicting the fertile days in their menstrual cycles to prevent pregnancy for a very long time.But the growth of the “femtech” industry, alongside a seemingly growing wave of younger women looking to move away from hormonal methods of contraception, has led to a renewed interest.

By Prof Deborah Bateson AM
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Bacterial vaginosis

What causes bacterial vaginosis, and making the correct diagnosis

By Prof Deborah Bateson AM
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Deborah Bateson

A drospirenone 4mg progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill

In this Product Explainer, Prof Deborah Bateson, Medical Director of Family Planning NSW and Professor at the Daffodil Centre, Faculty of Medicine & Health at the University of Sydney explains the role of the Drospirenone 4mg Progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill, how it is administered and when it should be used.

By Prof Deborah Bateson AM
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Contraception in perimenopause – A practical approach

The pros and cons of the various contraceptive methods at perimenopause

By Prof Deborah Bateson AM
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Oral contraceptive pill – Your questions answered: Part 1

Differences between combination vs progestogen-only pills, rules on missed and late pills, which pill to start with, what age to start, the risk with a family history of breast cancer, and applying the WHO’s “Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use” in practice

By Dr Terri Foran, Prof Deborah Bateson AM
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Oral contraception update

Differences between the various oral contraceptive preparations- evidence-based approach to both the pros and cons of oral contraceptive pill use.

By Prof Deborah Bateson AM
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Oral contraceptive pill – Your questions answered: Part 3

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

By Dr Terri Foran, Prof Deborah Bateson AM
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Part 1: Cervical cancer screening – Your questions answered

The questions answered in this podcast are listed below. They were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

By Prof Deborah Bateson AM, Dr Rebecca South
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Part 2: Cervical cancer screening – Your questions answered

The questions answered in this podcast are listed below. They were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

By Prof Deborah Bateson AM, Dr Rebecca South
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Contraception, HMB & HRT: A case study approach

In this Quick Case video, Prof Deborah Bateson presents three cases related to recent developments regarding contraception, heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to demonstrate the impact on clinical practice

By Prof Deborah Bateson AM
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The natural estrogen debate: A focus on combined oral contraception

Explore "natural oestrogens" as emerging contraceptive options - their biological basis, current evidence, safety claims, and how clinicians can guide patients through informed, evidence-based prescribing decisions.

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