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

In this episode Dr Kirsty Machon and Heather Ellis from Positive Women Victoria discuss topics focused on women and HIV, including HIV testing, pregnancy, breastfeeding, U=U or Undetectable=Untransmittable and stigma in healthcare settings.

Learn more about the work of Positive Women Victoria, by visiting their website to watch, listen and read personal stories from women living with HIV as well as watch recordings of webinars from PWV's health and well being series.

Download the following resources:

Breastfeeding for Women Living with HIV in Australia

The Optimal Scenario & Context of Care: Guidance for Healthcare Providers regarding infant feeding options for people living with HIV

More pregnancy & breastfeeding resources from Positive Women Victoria

Australian Government Department of Health HIV and Pregnancy Guidance

ASHM - HIV Management Guidelines for Nurses and Midwives

A full transcript of this episode is available to download from the MOGCAST website.

In this episode, Nigisti Mulholland and Marie Jones discuss the practice FGM and the African Women's Clinic at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

A full transcript of this episode is available to download from the MOGCAST website.

In this Episode Dr Alison Bryant-Smith & Dr Jo Vivian-Taylor break down how to Successfully take a Gynae History.

Dr Alison Bryant-Smith is a Consultant, Obstetrician Gynaecologist at the Northern Hospital in Epping and joining Alison is Dr Jo Vivian-Taylor, Jo is the head of gynaecology at The Northern Hospital.

A full transcript of this episode is available to download from the MOGCAST website.

In this episode, Dr Liz McCarthy discusses the 41-week Antenatal visit.

Dr McCarthy is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the Mercy Hospital for Women. Dr McCarthy is also the PCP3 Womens Health Co-ordinator and Senior Lecturer at The University of Melbourne.

A full transcript of this episode is available to download from the MOGCAST website.

In this episode, Dr Liz McCarthy discusses the 36-week Antenatal visit.

Dr McCarthy is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the Mercy Hospital for Women and at The Northern Hospital. Dr McCarthy is also the PCP3 Women's Health Co-ordinator and Senior Lecturer at The University of Melbourne.

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