Overview
Emma Macfarlane co-ordinates OBGY 715 Medical Gynaecology I.
Emma is based in the Department of Women's and Children's Health, Otago Medical School – Dunedin.
Module 1: Vulval Disorders
Celia Devenish teaches this module.
Celia is based in the Department of Women's and Children's Health, Otago Medical School – Dunedin.
Topics covered include:
- Diagnosis and management of common vulval conditions
- Causes of vaginal discharge
Module 2: Sexual Health and Screening
Karyn Johnson teaches this module.
Karyn is based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Otago, Christchurch.
Topics covered include:
- Encouraging an attitude of preventative and population-based health by emphasising recognition of social issues, knowledge of screening programmes, and providing an overview of diagnosis and management of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Module 3: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Fali Langdana teaches this module.
Fali is based in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health, University of Otago, Wellington.
Topics covered include:
- Diagnosis and management of common menstrual disorders, including abnormal uterine bleeding and polycystic ovarian syndrome
Module 4: Pelvic Pain
Karen Joseph teaches this module.
Karen is based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Otago, Christchurch.
Topics covered include:
- Presentation, assessment and management of painful conditions in gynaecology, including premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis and dysmenorrhea
Modules 5: Adolescence and Gender
Helen Paterson and Rona Carroll teach this module.
Helen is based in the Department of Women's and Children's Health, Otago Medical School – Dunedin.
Rona is based in the Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice; Otago Medical School - Wellington
Topics covered include:
- An overview of pubertal development and common clinical problems
- Practitioner responsibilities in the provision of contraception for adolescents
- Emphasises inclusive attitudes towards, and treatment of, people with diverse genders, sex, and sexual orientation
Module 6: Menopause
Emma Macfarlane teaches this module.
Emma is based in the Department of Women's and Children's Health, Otago Medical School – Dunedin.
Topics covered include:
- Diagnosis including menopausal transition, premature ovarian insufficiency, early menopause
- Management including risks and benefits of hormonal and non-hormonal treatment in the short and long term