Breaking out of the Comfort Zone

Yesterday I ran 12km in the HBF Run for a Reason along with 29,000 other people to help raise over $1.2 million for local health-related charities. It’s the third time that I’ve participated in a 12km event, having done the Perth City to Surf twice before, but this time I managed to complete the course … Continue reading →

The Travel Consultation

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 →

Clinical quiz 3: The boys trip to Bali

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 →

A change of heart – Albany part #2

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 →

A rookie error: The importance of a good history.

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 →

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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

Clinical quiz 2: “The pill has stuffed up my periods”

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 →