I have returned from Bali all bikini-tanned, buffet-fed, spa-pampered and utterly relaxed. It was a fantastic weekend, the highlight of which was the beautiful wedding of a gorgeous friend and the outrageously fun after-party. But back to reality now and so here is, as promised, my approach to the pre-travel consultation. This is just the … Continue reading »
A great friend of mine is getting married in Bali this weekend so I’m popping up there for a couple of days to join in the celebrations. For those of us who live over here in the west, it is quicker and often cheaper to fly to Bali than it is to get to the … Continue reading »
I’ve just got back to Perth after my four week stint in Albany and after a pretty difficult start, I must admit the place has really grown on me. In fact, it’s moved from being “not really a good fit for me” to right up the top of the list of potential places to return … Continue reading »
As a female GP obstetrician, I do a LOT of gynaecological examinations and spend a good portion of my day feeling or looking up ladies’ private parts – in a purely professional way! I fancy myself a bit of a gun with a speculum and can confidently locate the cervix pretty much every time. I … Continue reading »
My first foray into online FOAM presentations with a chat about this common condition. I hope to be able to upload a bit more office based O&G content as I get a bit better and quicker at producing it! Handy resources: http://main.posaa.asn.au/ http://www.managingpcos.org.au/ https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2011/195/6/assessment-and-management-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-summary-evidence-based
Aimee, a 23 year old university student, comes to see you because she hasn’t had a period for 5 months. She has only had 3 periods since she came off the OCP 10 months ago. She originally started taking the pill (Juliet-35ED) at age 15 for acne, and then continued it for contraception. She stopped … Continue reading »
After a rather indulgent 6 weeks off, I’m now half way through a 4 week locum stint in Albany, about 4 1/2 hours drive from Perth, right down on WA’s south coast. Albany has a population of a bit over 30 000 and was originally settled for its deep water port before later becoming a … Continue reading »
Just a quick one, but I’m trying to include a bit more clinical content on my blog. Let’s see how it goes! An 84 year old woman has an 8 week history of gradually worsening tender lumps on her fingers, R>L. She has not had anything like this previously. She has a history of AF, … Continue reading »
I returned home this week from overseas, having spent a wonderful couple of weeks in Spain reuniting with some of my oldest and dearest friends who all live in different parts of the globe. We spent lots of time wandering the cobblestone streets, eating, looking at historical landmarks, eating, drinking, watching flamenco, eating, shopping, eating, … Continue reading »
My first experience of snowsports was on a family ski trip to Europe when I was about 13 years old. After a long absence I was lucky enough to rediscover the joy on a snowboarding trip to Japan in 2009 and have been hooked ever since. Despite my home town of Perth being a long … Continue reading »
