Women’s Health

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Podcast Episodes

#116 Emergency Contraception and MTOP with Dr Sophie Genoni, GP

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#58 Endometriosis with A/Prof Martin Healey, obstetrician & gynaecologist

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#52 Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Professor Susan Davis

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#49 Polycystic ovarian syndrome with Prof Helena Teede, endocrinologist PhD

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#45 Breast cancer screening with Prof Alexandra Barratt

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#13 The new national cervical screening program guidelines with Dr Kelvin Larwood, obstetrician & gynaecologist

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Online Resources

Australian Menopause Society: Great resources for both healthcare professionals and patients, from oestrogen deficiency questionnaires, managing menopausal symptoms, HRT equivalence tables and much more

Jean Hailes Foundation: Jean Hailes is a leader in women’s health. We believe in physical and emotional health and wellbeing for all women in Australia throughout their lives

Family Planning Handbook: offers clinic-based healthcare professionals worldwide, particularly in lower- and middle-income countries, the latest guidance on providing contraceptive methods.

Australian Breastfeeding Association: ‘As Australia’s leading authority on breastfeeding, we support, educate and advocate for a breastfeeding inclusive society’

Breast cancer screening – it’s your choice. A decision-making aid in having breast cancer screening (pdf)

UKMEC Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Contraception Guidelines; also includes guidelines specific to each contraception method

Books

Contraception: An Australian Clinical Practice Handbook, 4th ed, Family Planning NSW, Victoria

Co-authored by medical experts from Family Planning NSW, Family Planning Victoria and True Relationships and Reproductive Health. The Handbook, now in its fourth edition, provides up to date, accurate information on all available contraceptive methods and related clinical practice for health-care professionals. The content is based on extensive research, review and critical analysis of the most recent evidence-based literature and research. Available here

Pelvic Floor Recovery: Physiotherapy for Gynaecological and Colorectal Repair Surgery, Sue Croft, Physiotherapist

Sue has written this book at the request of numerous patients who want more detailed information to help them navigate the challenging path of gynaecological and colorectal repair surgery. ‘Gynae’ surgery is undertaken when women for different reasons require a hysterectomy or if they are suffering from incontinence or prolapse. Many women undertake gynaecological and colorectal repair surgery with some anxiety and trepidation. This guide has been written with the aim of reducing these fears by educating women about everything from bowel & bladder anatomy to return to work, sport, sexual function and travel advice.

Online Courses

Project ThreeSixTwelve (patients)

Online exercise and wellbeing programs for women in their 40s and beyond. Created by experts in ageing and exercise physiology.

Apps

Lady Pill Reminder: App Store | Google Play

Free. A reminder system which notifies you when it’s time to take your pill. Accommodates various formulations & their pack sizes.

Other Podcasts

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