In this episode, we host a special guest from the University of Sydney. Professor Rodney Baber AM delves into the intricacies of menopausal vasomotor symptoms, commonly known as hot flushes and night sweats.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Endocrinology of Menopause: The hormonal shifts leading to menopause and their physiological effects.

• Symptoms and Differential Diagnosis: Identifying vasomotor symptoms and distinguishing them from other causes of flushing.

• Treatment Options: From hormone therapy and its indications to non-hormonal treatments like CBT, SSRIs, and the emerging neurokinin receptor antagonists.

• Lifestyle and Complementary Approaches: What works and what doesn't, based on current evidence.

Professor Baber also discusses the impact of menopause on bone health, cardiovascular risks, and quality of life, offering actionable insights for managing these changes effectively.

In this episode Professor Anne Buist, a renowned expert in women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry shares her expertise on how to differentiate between normal anxiety and clinically significant conditions that require intervention.

Topics covered include the importance of early assessment and re-assessment and the various risk factors that can influence a woman's mental well-being including the challenges posed by sleep deprivation, the role of supportive networks, and how past experiences can affect current mental health.

During this episode, Professor Buist references the following resources as sources of further information:

https://panda.org.au/

https://www.cope.org.au/

https://www.piri.org.au

A full transcript for this episode is available for download on the MOGCAST Website

In this episode of the podcast, we hear from Tessa Terlouw of CASA House, a centre against sexual assault in Victoria. Tessa provides vital insights into how healthcare professionals can respond to disclosures of sexual assault from patients.

She outlines trauma-informed care principles, including safety, trust, control, collaboration, and empowerment, and explains how these can be applied in practice.

Whether you're a clinician or a student, this episode offers practical guidance for navigating these sensitive conversations and ensuring patient care remains compassionate and supportive.

A full transcript of this episode is ⁠available for download on the MOGCAST website