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Women's health

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Dr Raewyn Teirney

Podcasts

Menstrual disorders – Heavy and painful periods: Episode 2

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

Expert/s: Dr Raewyn Teirney

Endocrinology, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Sexual health, Women's health

Prof Susan Davis AO

Videos

Testosterone cream for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction (HSDD) in postmenopausal women

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).

Expert/s: Prof Susan Davis AO

Endocrinology, Women's health

Prof Creswell Eastman AO

Podcasts

Management of thyroid disease in pregnancy

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

Expert/s: Prof Creswell Eastman AO

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Dr Robert Lahoud

Podcasts

Menstrual disorders – Anovulation and amenorrhea: Episode 1

The difference between anovulation and amenorrhoea, the causes of primary amenorrhoea and when to investigate, and the physiology of secondary amenorrhoea

Expert/s: Dr Robert Lahoud

Women's health

Dr Linda Calabresi

Clinical Articles

Thyroid disease need not be a pain in the neck

As soon as a woman being treated for hypothyroidism falls pregnant, she needs her thyroxine dose increased, says Australian expert, Professor Creswell Eastman.

Expert/s: Dr Linda Calabresi

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Paediatrics, Women's health

Dr Pamela Douglas

Podcasts

Concerning trends in clinical lactation support – What to avoid and why

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

Expert/s: Dr Pamela Douglas

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Trialing testosterone for postmenopausal women

Recent research indicates testosterone therapy improves sexual wellbeing in postmenopausal women...

Expert/s: Ben Falkenmire

Respiratory and sleep, Women's health

Podcasts

Insomnia and sleep disturbance in people with autism

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management strategies for sleep disturbance in young people with autism, and the implications of sleep disturbance for young people with autism and their families

Expert/s: Dr Hugh Allen

Hormone, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Sexual health, Women's health

Videos

Estradiol and progesterone, the first and only body-identical combined hormone therapy treatment for post-menopausal women

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).

Expert/s: Dr Terri Foran

Women's health

Dr Aajuli Shukla

Clinical Articles

The lost art of MHT prescribing

The fallout meant there was likely to be a whole generation of doctors who had little experience in prescribing MHT and discussing the risks associated with it appropriately, says Dr Terri Foran, a sexual health physician with a special interest in menopause issues.

Expert/s: Dr Aajuli Shukla

Women's health

Clinical Articles

All the highlights – Healthed webcast 16 August 2022

The latest Healthed webcast on Tuesday 16 August 2022 featured a number of high quality talks. Each fortnight Healthed provides a free webcast for GPs and healthcare professionals on relevant clinical topics. They're presented by leading independent voices, and feature valuable information for your practice.

Expert/s: Healthed

Gastroenterology, Paediatrics, Women's health

Dr Rupert Hinds

Podcasts

The dietary management of constipation in infants and young children

The recommended treatment of constipation in children of various ages, will a change of formula help? And which stool softeners are recommended in infants and toddlers with constipation

Expert/s: Dr Rupert Hinds