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A recent study in “Maturitas” 2018 showed low Vitamin D levels are associated with higher triglycerides and low high density lipoproteins (LDL cholesterols) and with high insulin levels in postmenopausal women. Being outdoors allows Vitamin D absorption. It may be that in this group of postmenopausal women, Vitamin D supplementation has a role in improving […] Read more
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THE USE OF LASER FOR VAGINAL SYMPTOMS
An extensive literature review concerning the use of laser for vulvovaginal symptoms was reviewed in the most recent Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, April 2018. While there does appear to be some benefit from largely observational studies and small retrospective trials, there is no large randomised controlled trial concerning the safety […] Read more
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THE SAFETY OF IRON INFUSIONS IN PREGNANCY
The April edition of the 2018 Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, studied the use of intravenous iron infusions in pregnant women with iron deficiency anaemia who were unable to tolerate iron. This has shown to be generally a safe procedure and is a good treatment for anaemia for women who are […] Read more
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WOMEN WITH MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS
A recent study (March 2018) from the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology states that women may benefit from psychological measures to help manage their menopause symptoms. These measures include behaviour based therapies, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapies. There is now good evidence of benefit from symptoms such as hot flushes, irritability, forgetfulness, joint pain […] Read more
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ENDOMETRIOSIS
During endometriosis week there has been an increase in awareness of this disease that affects up to 1 in 10 women. Unfortunately it presents with symptoms which are common in the normal population, including painful periods and heavy periods. Because of this, it can take quite a while before patients either complain to their doctor […] Read more