Conversations in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Conversations in Obstetrics and Gynecology episodes:

• 05.20.2019

  COG#12 - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

  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...

  
• 10.16.2018

  COG#11 - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

  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...

  
• 10.15.2018

  COG#11 - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

  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...

  
• 09.01.2018

  COG#10 - Great Sex

  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...

  
• 07.19.2018

  COG#9 - Persistent Pelvic Pain

  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...

  
• 05.24.2018

  COG#8 - Evidence

  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...

  
• 03.21.2018

  COG#7 - Contraception

  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...

  
• 02.01.2018

  COG#6 - Perinatal Mental Health

  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...

  
• 01.31.2018

  COG#6 - Perinatal Mental Health

  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...

  
• 12.12.2017

  COG#5 - The Caesarean Epidemic

  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...

  
• 10.29.2017

  COG#4 - Cervical Cancer Screening

  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...

  
• 10.28.2017

  COG#4 - Cervical Cancer Screening

  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...

  
• 09.17.2017

  COG#3 - Preventing Preterm Birth

  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...

  
• 08.09.2017

  COG#2 - Gestational Diabetes

  For August’s conversation in Obstetrics and Gynecology we talk to Dr Sophie Poulter, an endocrinologist and obstetric medicine physician about gestational diabetes. Then we have a quick chat with Dr Jessica McGrath, a senior paediatric registrar about the management of...

  
• 06.29.2017

  COG#1 - Maternal Mortality

  Today's conversation in Obstetrics and Gynecology we talk to Prof Elizabeth Sullivan, an Australian epidemiologist and public health physician about maternal mortality in Australia and her work with AMOSS. Journal club discusses 3 articles related to maternal mortality: McDonnell, Nolan, et al....