MOGCAST

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MOGCAST is the Medical Students Obstetrics & Gynaecology podcast produced by the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health at The University of Melbourne.

This podcast features short mini-episodes on key Women's Health and Neonatology topics provided by expert Obstetricians, Gynaecologists, Neonatologists, and Academics.

Welcome to MOGCAST

MOGCAST is produced to help guide you through your Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health rotation. Each mini-episode will cover a different topic. If you'd like to request a topic or have any burning questions, please email mogcast-ogn@unimelb.edu.au

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Latest episode

Managing menopausal vasomotor symptoms

In this episode, we host a special guest from the University of Sydney. Professor Rodney Baber AM delves into the intricacies of menopausal vasomotor symptoms, commonly known as hot flushes and night sweats.

Professor Baber also discusses the impact of menopause on bone health, cardiovascular risks and quality of life, offering actionable insights for managing these changes effectively.

More episodes from MOGCAST

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Maternal Mental Health: Recognising and Managing Depression & Anxiety

In this episode Professor Anne Buist, a renowned expert in women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry shares her expertise on how to differentiate between normal anxiety and clnically significant conditions that require intervention.

Topics covered include the importance of early assessment and re-assessment and the various risk factors that can influence a woman's mental well-being including the challenges posed by sleep deprivation, the role of support networks and how past experiences can affect current mental  health.

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Responding to disclosures of sexual assault.

In this podcast episode, we hear from Tessa Terlouw of CASA House, a centre against sexual assault in Victoria. Tessa provides vital insights into how healthcare professionals can respond to disclosures of sexual assault from patients.

She outlines trauma-informed care principles, including safety, trust, control, collaboration, and empowerment, and explains how these can be applied in practice.

Whether you're a clinician or a student, this episode offers practical guidance for navigating these sensitive conversations and ensuring patient care remains compassionate and supportive.

Women & HIV

In this episode Dr. Kirsty Machon & Heather Ellis of Positive Women Victoria discuss topics focused on women and HIV, including HIV testing, preganancy, breastfeeding, U=U or Undetectable=Untransmittable and stigma in healthcare settings.

⁠Learn more about the work of Positive Women Victoria, by visiting their website⁠ to watch, listen and read personal stories from women living with HIV as well as watch recordings of webinars from PWV's health and well being series.

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