Despite erratic, heavy and painful periods being a common occurrence in the first three years after menarche, a leading Australian gynaecologist warns against doctors dismissing these symptoms as normal.
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
Those experiencing severe symptoms have a range of non-mesh surgical options, and all these options must be offered to the patients who need to intensify their treatment
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 difference between anovulation and amenorrhoea, the causes of primary amenorrhoea and when to investigate, and the physiology of secondary amenorrhoea
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
Menopausal hormone therapy is an effective way to control menopausal symptoms- key indications and contraindications for the use of MHT, the overall benefits and risks, how to prescribe MHT for a variety of women, long term follow up.
In this Product Explainer, Sexual Health Physician Dr Terri Foran explains a first-of-its-kind contraceptive pill containing a unique estrogen – estetrol (E4) and progestin – drospirenone (DRSP) and describes its potential advantages (8 mins).
In this Product Explainer, Sexual Health Physician Dr Terri Foran explains estradiol and progesterone combined hormone therapy, the first and only body-identical combined treatment for post-menopausal women (6 mins).
A deeper understanding of the anatomy of the breast tissue, how it operates with breastfeeding, when ducts become blocked or engorged. The role of antibiotics, evidence gap for both probiotics and therapeutic ultrasound
A systematic, practical approach to managing the woman presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding- diagnosis-defining details in the history, to being able to explain the range of medical and surgical options currently available to treat this condition.
Tune in for "Gallbladder – When surgery is or is not needed" lecture
Tuesday 26th May, 7pm - 9pm AEST
Speaker
Dr David Yeo
Specialist Upper GI, Hepatobiliary and Bariatric Surgeon; Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, RPA and St George Hospitals
In this talk, surgeon, Dr David Yeo will answer these and many other real-world questions related to this common condition and provide an update on the latest recommendations for the assessment, investigation and management of gallbladder disease.