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Diet and nutrition, Women's health

Prof Jenny Doust

Clinical Articles

1 in 6 women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

Expert/s: Prof Jenny Doust, Prof Paul Glasziou

Surgery, Women's health

Dr Joe Dusseldorp

Podcasts

Nipple-sparing mastectomy and sensation preserving for women with breast cancer

The advantages of using the patient’s own tissue in breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery

Expert/s: Dr Joe Dusseldorp

Drugs and devices, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Emeritus Prof William Ledger

Videos

Vaginal micronised progesterone soft gel capsule for the treatment of threatened miscarriage

In this Product Explainer, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, William Ledger explains the role of vaginal micronised progesterone, including the indication, safety profile, clinical trial background and guidelines for use for the treatment and management of threatened miscarriage (5 mins).

Expert/s: Emeritus Prof William Ledger

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Progesterone for threatened miscarriage and preterm birth

Pregnant women concerned about risk of miscarriage or preterm birth will often ask their GP about progesterone. Dr Anneliese Perkins, Adelaide obstetrician and sonologist, says there are some specific presentations where it can help.

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Wood

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

A/Prof Susan Evans

Videos

Dienogest for the treatment of endometriosis

In this Product Explainer, Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon A/Prof Susan Evans explains the role of dienogest in the treatment of endometriosis (7 mins).

Expert/s: A/Prof Susan Evans

Women's health

Prof Rodney Baber AM

Podcasts

The role of progestogens in menopause management

Why using adequate progestogen is critical for the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in women on MHT who have a uterus

Expert/s: Prof Rodney Baber AM

Mental health, Women's health

Clinical Articles

Does the pill cause depression later in life?

Recent research has resurrected the link between depression and the oral contraceptive pill. Healthed asked the experts to unpack the evidence.

Expert/s: Ben Falkenmire

Sexual health, Women's health

A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM

Videos

Nomegestrol acetate/estradiol oral contraceptive pill

In this Product Explainer Gynaecologist A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM explains the nomegestrol acetate/estradiol contraceptive pill including its tolerability, contraceptive mechanism, dosing and efficacy; and provides a clinical experience summary (5 mins).

Expert/s: A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Pessaries for prolapse

Pessaries are an underutilised for prolapse, here are some tips for a successful outcome.

Expert/s: Fiona Clark

Women's health

Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

Podcasts

Iron deficiency practice tips – Compliance, dosing, follow-up, myths and misconceptions

When to suspect iron deficiency as the diagnosis- the current recommendations in the treatment of iron deficiency.

Expert/s: Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

Women's health

Prof Danielle Mazza AM

Clinical Articles

Australian women’s access to abortion is a postcode lottery. Here’s what needs to change

When the American legal precedent protecting women’s right to an abortion in the United States, Roe versus Wade, was overturned last year, women around the world felt anxious.

Expert/s: Prof Danielle Mazza AM

Women's health

Dr Sara Whitburn

Podcasts

Non-sexually transmitted vaginal discharge

Recommended management of acute and chronic vaginal candidiasis, non-albicans candidal vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis.

Expert/s: Dr Sara Whitburn

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