Dr Kirsty Fisher1, Dr Meg Henze1 1Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Australia A 59-year-old post-menopausal female was referred with a 3-year history of weight gain and progressive virilisation. Initial serum testosterone was 4.4 nmol/L (<2) with increased androstenedione, mildly increased 17-hydroxy-progesterone...
- July 17, 2023
Prof. Kylie O’Brien1,2 1NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, Australia, 2Torrens University, Adelaide, Australia Cannabis sativa has had a long history of use in many cultures throughout the world, including for women’s health problems. An ancient Chinese medicine...
- July 17, 2023
Ms Jacinta Grima1 1Private Practice, Australia The perimenopause and menopause are largely misunderstood in terms of symptoms that can arise. Greater awareness of the biological changes and wider psychosocial issues for woman juggling multiple demands at this time of biological...
- July 17, 2023
Commercial Symposia Hosted by Astellas Chair: Dr Sonia Davison Speakers: Professor Rodney Baber & Professor Bronwyn Stuckey Women are ‘feeling the heat’ from VMS/hot flushes associated with menopause. Hear from two leading menopause experts who will provide an in-depth look...
- July 13, 2023
Russell Scott MB ChB BMedSci FRACP PhD (Monash) Clinical Professor of Medicine, Christchurch, NZ Clinical Investigator, NZ Clinical Research OpCo, Christchurch division. Obesity is prevalent in NZ and Australia. With ageing, there is an increase in fat mass and decrease...
- July 11, 2023
A/ Prof Amanda Vincent MBBS, BMed Sci, FRACP, PhD Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), Sub-Faculty of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Monash University Endocrinologist, Menopause Clinic, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), loss of ovarian...
- July 10, 2023
Professor Rodney Baber AM Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney Past President IMS Editor in Chief, Climacteric Associate Editor ANZJOG Progestogens are defined as substances which bind to the progesterone receptors...
- June 26, 2023
Dr Andrew Logan The Wellington Eye Centre Dry eyes are a frequent cause of ocular discomfort, unstable and poor quality vision and also of more significant eye pathology. They can occur at any age but appear to be more common...
- June 20, 2023
Bronwyn Stuckey AM Medical Director, Keogh Institute for Medical Research In clinical practice we usually trust the providers of pathology and radiology to provide accurate reports. When it comes to bone density, so much of the decision to either institute anti-resorptive...
- June 20, 2023
Dr Amie Hanlon Greenslopes Obstetrics & Gynaecology We will review the contraceptive options which are available and most appropriate for use around the time of perimenopause. We will discuss tailoring the options to a patient based on her prior use...
- June 20, 2023