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Thank you to PVOGS NSW for this month's episode. We explore some of the most under-taught areas of women’s health: providing safe, culturally responsive and trauma-informed care to women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How do we take a sensitive history when there’s a language barrier? How can clinicians create trust and safety for patients from different cultural backgrounds? And how should we approach the care of women who have experienced female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)?

Join us for an important conversation with expert clinicians and advocates as we unpack practical approaches to providing compassionate, respectful and equitable women’s healthcare.

Link to website: https://www.pvogs.org/

In this May Journal Club episode, we discuss The Effect of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy on Wound Complications in Obese Women after Caesarean Birth. This paper explores whether prophylactic negative-pressure wound therapy can reduce postoperative wound complications in obese women undergoing caesarean birth - a population at increased risk of surgical site infection, wound dehiscence, and delayed healing.

Join us as we break down the study design, key findings, clinical implications, and limitations of the evidence, with discussion around how this research may influence obstetric practice and postoperative care.

Website: https://www.pvogs.org/ 

Join PVOGS Victoria for an interactive online session covering everything you need to know about the RANZCOG Certificate of Women’s Health (CWH). Hear from three speakers as they share their experiences and practical advice on the application process, effective study strategies, and key clinical tips.

Note: This is a PVOGS Victoria peer-support initiative and is not affiliated with RANZCOG.

Certificate of Women’s Health: https://ranzcog.edu.au/training/certificate-womens-health/ 

PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

In this episode, PVOGS Western Australia sit down with Professor John Newnham, a leading figure in perinatal research, to explore key findings from the Raine Study, one of the world’s longest-running pregnancy cohorts. PVOGS WA dive into Professor Newnham’s latest work published in The Lancet, discussing its implications for maternal and fetal health. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how longitudinal research continues to shape obstetric practice and improve outcomes across generations.

The Raine Study: https://rainestudy.org.au/

Professor Newnham’s article in The Lancet: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanogw/article/PIIS3050-5038(25)00042-1/abstract 

PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

PVOGS QLD kicks off the year with a Journal Club episode, diving into the recently published PREVENT-PE Trial—a game-changer in the screening and prevention of term pre-eclampsia.

Join us as we unpack the evidence behind 36-week screening, explore how risk stratification may reshape antenatal care, and discuss the real-world implications for clinical practice. Is late-pregnancy screening the missing piece in preventing term pre-eclampsia?

PVOGs website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Join IUGA x PVOGS for a collaborative evening exploring the intersection of Endometriosis and Bladder Pain Syndrome. This session will highlight how gynaecology and urogynaecology come together in the assessment and management of complex pelvic pain, with practical insights for trainees and junior doctors.

Link to website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Thank you to PVOGS Western Australia for hosting this insightful webinar on how clinicians can support women and gender-diverse people in rural and remote communities. Unfortunately, the first part of the recording was not captured; however, we hope you still find the remainder valuable.

Website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Join PVOGS ANZ, alongside four esteemed guests (2

urogynaecologists from Australia and 2 from the United States of America) for an insightful discussion about a career in Urogynaecology. 

PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes content related to domestic violence. Please take care while listening.  If you require help, please reach out via 000 or DV services such as - https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/

PVOGS QLD, in collaboration with PVOGS NSW, are excited to bring their first advocacy event of the year featuring esteemed clinicians and community leaders as they share insights on identifying and supporting victim-survivors of domestic violence.

Volunteer with 4 Voices here (includes face to face volunteering, phone support and organisational support) - https://www.4voices.org.au/volunteer

PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Thank you to the Victorian PVOGS Committee for hosting this month’s Journal Club. Join Academics Officer, Lizzie Ford, and Dr Marilla Druitt as they discuss the research article ‘Pain-related support seeking? Situating the response to pain within the social context using a sample of women experiencing menstrual pain’ (Marshall et al., 2025), the clinical implications of this research, and a biopsychosocial approach to managing pelvic pain.

Article Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40281347/

PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/