Conversations in Obstetrics and Gynecology

May 19 2019 12 ep. 51 mins 5.1k
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Conversations in Obstetrics and Gynecology is a podcast from Australia discussing topical issues in Women's Health.

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COG#12 - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

May 19 2019 48 mins  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is common, affecting 5 to 15% of women of reproductive age. PCOS can have reproductive, metabolic and psychological implications across the lifespan. This month on COG we talk with Prof Adam Balen about the international evidenced based guideline released in 2018 on the the diagnosis and management of PCOS. Then in journal club we discuss 4 articl

COG#11 - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Oct 15 2018 61 mins  
Do you ERAS? You should! ERAS protocols have resulted in shorter length of hospital stay reduced complications, readmissions and costs. This month on COG we talk to Dr Amanika Kumar, a Gynaecological Oncologist from the Mayo Clinic about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Then we check out three articles in journal club along the ERAS theme. Nensi A, Coll-Black M, Leyland N, Sobel

COG#10 - Great Sex

Sep 01 2018 50 mins  
Can we close the orgasm gap? Recent US data suggests that only 65% of heterosexual women usually orgasm during sex, compared with 95% of heterosexual men. In the same study 88% of lesbian women reported usual orgasm during sex. Dr Debra Wickman’s work focuses on helping women achieve great sex. This month on COG we talk about how to ask the difficult questions, and what intervent

COG#9 - Persistent Pelvic Pain

Jul 18 2018 60 mins  
Persistent pelvic pain is common, affecting 15-25% of women. Women experiencing persistent pelvic pain often experience a delay in diagnosis and may also experience associated negative psychological, behavioural, cognitive and sexual consequences sometime worsened because of this delay. Check out this excellent presentation “Persistent Pelvic Pain - The Big Picture - Dr Susan Eva

COG#8 - Evidence

May 24 2018 41 mins  
COG#8 - Evidence Research underpins advancements in women’s health around the world. This month we talk to Nancy Chescheir, the Editor in Chief of ‘Obstetrics and Gynecology’ aka the Green Journal about her work to improve women’s health globally. The articles referenced during the discussion include: Arya R. Postpartum venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: harm versus benef

COG#7 - Contraception

Mar 21 2018 45 mins  
51% of Australian women have had an unplanned pregnancy. This month on COG we talk about contraception. The World Health Organisation estimates that if every couple used contraception perfectly every single time they had sex, there would still be six million unplanned pregnancies each year worldwide. First up we talk to Dr Catrina Melville, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist who spe

COG#6 - Perinatal Mental Health

Jan 31 2018 56 mins  
Mental health problems affect up to 20% of women around the time of pregnancy and birth. This month we talk to Dr Jo Black, a perinatal psychiatrist from Devon in the UK and an associate director of the NHS’ National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy. We discuss some findings from the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing’s latest maternal mortality report: Australian Ins

COG#5 - The Caesarean Epidemic

Dec 11 2017 60 mins  
How many Caesareans is too many? This month we talk to Professor Aaron B Caughey about the Caesarean epidemic. Aaron is the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Dean for Women’s Health Research and Policy at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. He was the lead author on the statement published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecolog

COG#4 - Cervical Cancer Screening

Oct 28 2017 46 mins  
In October’s conversation in Obstetrics and Gynecology we chat with Professor Ian Hammond, a Gynaecologic Oncologist from Perth about the renewed cervical screening program in Australia. With implementation of the guidelines commencing in December 2017, it's a great time to brush up on the evidence behind the new recommendations. Journal club looks at three articles along the sam

COG#3 - Preventing Preterm Birth

Sep 17 2017 50 mins  
In September’s conversation in Obstetrics and Gynecology we talk to Dr Scott White, a maternal fetal medicine specialist from Perth about the Western Australian Prevention of Preterm Birth Initiative. Ted and Rachael discuss cervical length screening in low and high risk populations. Then we have a quick chat with Dr Anders Faber-Swensson, a general O&G about the evidence around