Women’s Health

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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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

The common causes of male and female subfertility, when to refer for investigation of possible subfertility, useful investigations to undertake prior to a specialist referral, and whether supplements might be useful

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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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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
0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

The range of services provided in a clinical genetics centre, the patients who might benefit most from clinical genetic screening, the limitations of genetic screening

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

What we are doing well in Australia with regard to infant and toddler nutrition. Where we may be able to improve the diets of our youngest Australians, particularly with regard to iron intake

Expert/s: Najma Moumin

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

The common causes of male and female subfertility, when to refer for investigation of possible subfertility, useful investigations to undertake prior to a specialist referral, and whether supplements might be useful

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

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

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

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

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

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

The range of services provided in a clinical genetics centre, the patients who might benefit most from clinical genetic screening, the limitations of genetic screening

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

What we are doing well in Australia with regard to infant and toddler nutrition. Where we may be able to improve the diets of our youngest Australians, particularly with regard to iron intake

Expert/s: Najma Moumin

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Peanut Allergy

Tuesday 17th March, 7pm - 9pm AEDT

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Dr Sam Mehr

Paediatric Allergist, Immunologist & Immunopathologist; Royal Children’s Hospital; Epworth Hospital, Melbourne

Peanut allergy incidence among children is increasing, but there's more to managing it than just avoidance and adrenalin. Join Dr Sam Mehr as he covers the full spectrum of peanut allergy management options.