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Women's health

Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

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 Tedjasukmana

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

Dr Sara Whitburn

Podcasts

Discussing genital skin health in primary care

How to keep the vulval skin healthy - what is and isn't recommended

Expert/s: Dr Sara Whitburn

Women's health

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 Rod Baber

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

Dr Kathy McNamee

Podcasts

Perimenopausal contraception

How to determine when it is safe to discontinue contraception- taking an individualised approach to contraception in perimenopausal women.

Expert/s: Dr Kathy McNamee

Hormone, Women's health

Learning Modules

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) Choices

This course is aimed at helping clinicians maximise the effectiveness of MHT while minimising the potential risks across a range of circumstances and scenarios. The most effective treatment for troublesome symptoms of menopause is still hormone therapy. Body identical hormones are now available which offer a number of clinical advantages. Moreover, drug delivery options are also varied – patch, pill, gel, etc. so clinicians can work with patients to determine which hormones and which delivery system is best suited to their needs.

Expert/s: Healthed

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

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

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Podcasts

Menopause and incontinence

Why the hormonal changes at menopause predispose a woman to urinary incontinence- the risk factors for urinary incontinence.

Expert/s: Dr Lucy Bates

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