The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health presents an exciting series of professional development and education webcasts on our streaming video website with simple entry, no registration required and immediate view.

Endometriosis: research, diagnosis and management

In this presentation, Dr Elizabeth Farrell, Gynaecologist and Professor Peter Rogers, Principal Research Fellow, review the diagnosis and management of endometriosis and recent research in the area. 

RACGP: Allocated 3 points (Category 2) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium.
ACRRM: TBA
RANZCOG: TBA

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Cardiovascular disease in women and the importance of risk perception

In this presentation Professor Helena Teede, Endocinologist and Dr Mandy Deeks, Psychologist, cover the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)in women. In particular, they define Health Related Behaviour and signifigance in identifying risk and managing behaviour change to assist in the prevention of CVD.

RACGP: Allocated 3 points (Category 2) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium
ACRRM: TBA
RANZCOG: TBA

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Sexual Health at Midlife - Taking a sexual history, STIs and contraception

In this presentation Dr Kathy McNamee reviews the approach to taking a sexual history when appropriate and what STI tests may be appropriate to order. Associate Professor Beverley Vollenhoven discusses contraception through the midlife years of 35-45 reviewing the available contraception options.

RACGP: Allocated 2 points (Category 2) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium
ACRRM: TBA
RANZCOG: TBA

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Continence & Prolapse

With bladder and bowel issues affecting one in three Australian women who have ever had a baby, Dr Anna Rosamilla and Ms Janetta Webb review the management of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Topics covered include urogynaecology & urodynamics; diagnosis and investigations; management options and more. 

RACGP: Allocated 3 points (Category 2) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium
ACRRM: Accredited with the ACRRM PDP program for 2 point core
RANZCOG: Fellows of RANZCOG can claim 1 point per hour for educational activities under the RANZCOG CPD self-education category.

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Osteoporosis Women's Health Update

It is estimated that nearly 2 million Australians currently have an osteoporosis related condition of which three quarters are women. Osteoporosis currently affects approximately 10% of the Australian population. There is general concern that the prevalence of osteoporosis is only likely to increase over the next few years due to the fact that life expectancy of average Australians is increasing.

In this update, Professor Peter Ebeling presents Osteoporosis: under-diagnosed and under-treated and Assoc Professor Robin Daly discusses Lifestyle strategies to prevent and manage osteoporosis. 

RACGP: Allocated 3 points (Category 2) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium
ACRRM: Accredited with the ACRRM PDP program for 1 point core

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Premature menopause – who, when and how long to treat

Premature menopause is a subject that receives little attention. Yet surprisingly, around one in a hundred women experience the symptoms of premature menopause, including young women in their teenage years and early twenties. Dr Elizabeth Farrell and Dr Amanda Vincent discuss the range of aspects to be considered when managing premature (and early) menopause.

RACGP: Allocated 3 points (Category 2 - Women's Health) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium 
ACRRM: Accredited with the ACRRM PDP program for 2 points core
RANZCOG: Fellows of RANZCOG can claim 1 point per hour for educational activities under the RANZCOG CPD self-education category.

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Making sense of it all: Sexual function and androgens in women

Sexual dysfunction affects the quality of life of some 30-60% of women. The physical and emotional aspects impact not only on the women concerned, but relationships as well.

Dr Sonia Davison and Dr Mandy Deeks discuss the various aspects of sexual function and androgens in women.

RACGP: Allocated 3 points (Category 2) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium.
ACRRM: Accredited with the ACRRM PDP program for 2 points core
RANZCOG: Fellows of RANZCOG can claim 1 point per hour for educational activities under the RANZCOG CPD self-education category.

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CVD, Diabetes and Obesity in Women, under diagnosed under treated - what can the health professional do

Obesity and physical inactivity represent a major health burden across Australia with around seven million Australians considered either overweight or obese.

Professor Helena Teede and Ms Cate Lombard focus on the issue of obesity and its progression to other chronic health conditions including insulin resistance, polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  They also look at understanding the role of health related behaviours and risk perception in the prevention and management of such conditions as well as recent advances in causes, therapies and prevention of long term complications.

RACGP: Allocated 3 points (Category 2) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium 
ACRRM: Accredited with the ACRRM PDP program for 2 points core
RANZCOG: Fellows of RANZCOG can claim 1 point per hour for educational activities under the RANZCOG CPD self-education category.

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Gestational Diabetes - what can we do

Up to one in 10 women of reproductive age lives with symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, unaware that they could be suffering serious long-term damage. Damage which is preventable. Women who have had gestational diabetes when pregnant are very likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.

Professor Helena Teede and Associate Professor Beverley Vollenhoven look at management of these condition as well as recent advances in causes, therapies and prevention of long term complications.

RACGP: Allocated 2 points (Category 2 - Women's Health) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium.
ACRRM: Accredited with the ACRRM PDP program for 2 points core
RANZCOG: Fellows of RANZCOG can claim 1 point per hour for educational activities under the RANZCOG CPD self-education category.

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Menopause and Midlife

There is little doubt that hot flushes and vaginal changes can be directly linked to the hormonal changes of menopause. There is now an understanding that the experience of menopause is linked to what else is happening in a woman’s life at the same time as these physical changes.

Dr Liz Farrell and Dr Mandy Deeks look at things like depression, anxiety, mood swings and low libido as well as the physical, psychological, cultural and social factors that can impact on the experience of menopause in "A Bio-Psychosocial look at Menopause and Midlife".

RACGP: Allocated 2 points (Category 2 - Women's Health) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium
ACRRM: Accredited with the ACRRM PDP program for 2 points core
RANZCOG: Fellows of RANZCOG can claim 1 point per hour for educational activities under the RANZCOG CPD self-education category.

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Hormone Therapy 

The first in this webcast series has leading experts from the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health, Professor Helena Teede and Professor Henry Burger present an update for general practitioners and health professionals on “Hormone Therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: lessons we have learnt, moving forward with an evidence-based approach”.

RACGP: Allocated 3 points (Category 2 - Women's Health) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium
ACRRM: Accredited with the ACRRM PDP program for 2 points core
RANZCOG: Fellows of RANZCOG can claim 1 point per hour for educational activities under the RANZCOG CPD self-education category. 

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Content updated August 26, 2009