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Ms Felicity Caldwell

Felicity Caldwell is state political reporter at the Brisbane Times

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Women's health

Podcasts

Navigating the realities of menopause care – Panel

Dr Jane Elliott AM, Dr Sonia Davison, Prof Rod Baber AM & Dr James Brown unpack the evidence, misconceptions and practical decision-making that shape real-world menopause and perimenopause care in Australian general practice.

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Podcasts

Interpreting the FDA’s MHT decision: What clinicians should know

Prof Rodney Baber AM breaks down the FDA’s MHT decision and provides a clear, evidence-based perspective on what matters for safe and balanced menopause care.

Cardiology, Hormone, Sexual health, Women's health

Podcasts

Menopausal hormone therapy and its cardiovascular benefits

An overview of the evidence and the current recommendations in terms of MHT's role in preventing cardiovascular disease will be discussed as well as its safety in women with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.

Oncology, Women's health

Clinical Articles

Menopausal hormone therapy in patients at risk of cancer

Key considerations for assessing suitability, balancing benefits and risks, and individualising care...

Hormone, Women's health

Podcasts

Understand & explain the risks & side effects of MHT

This lecture will clarify risk concepts in MHT, helping GPs understand and apply terms like absolute risk and hazard ratios in clinical decision-making.

Drugs and devices, Sexual health

Videos

Update on drospirenone 4mg progestogen-only Oral Contraceptive Pill

In this Product Explainer, Gynaecologist Prof Rod Baber AM provides an update on the drospirenone 4mg progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill, including PBS information.

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Podcasts

MHT for women with history or risk of cancer

Prof Rod Baber presents the latest evidence and recommendations for the use of MHT in symptomatic menopausal women who have been treated for cancers.

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Podcasts

Menopausal hot flushes management

Prof Rod Baber provides an update on the latest prevalence and understanding on vasomotor symptoms.

Drugs and devices, Sexual health, Women's health

Videos

Transdermal estradiol gel for treatment of menopausal vasomotor symptoms

In this Product Explainer, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Prof Rod Baber provides updates on doses options, PBS information and correct application of 0.1% w/w transdermal estradiol gel for the treatment of menopausal vasomotor symptoms.

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Podcasts

Menopausal hormone therapy – What dose of estrogen is best?

Professor Rod Baber uses a case study to demonstrate how best to assess a woman presenting with troublesome menopausal symptoms.

Women's health

Podcasts

Non-hormonal options for hot flushes: Part 2 – Your questions answered

In this episode, Dr Rod Baber, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, answers questions about the new medication fezolinetant that were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia, alongside host Dr Terri Foran, GP and Medical Educator.

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Podcasts

Menopause and MHT: Maximising benefits & minimising risks

Professor Rod Baber uses a series of case studies to discuss some of the challenges that clinicians face when managing women with menopausal symptoms.

Micronised Progesterone and Its Relevance to the Management of the Menopause

This article discusses why some of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Randomised Clinical Trial conclusions are now considered to be exaggerated.

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Monographs

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Estradiol Gel

In this Product Explainer, Professor Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney discusses why estradiol gel should be used, how it is administered and when it should be prescribed and used (4 mins).

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Videos

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Progesterone for postmenopausal women

In this Product Explainer, Prof Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney and Head of the Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, explains when to use; how to use; and why to use progesterone for postmenopausal women. (6 mins)

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Videos

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Practical advice for transdermal & intravaginal MHT

Why is transdermal MHT the preferred option for most patients?

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Podcasts

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Estradiol and dydrogesterone for post menopausal hormone replacement therapy

In this Product Explainer, Prof Rod Baber, Gynaecologist and Head of the Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic at the Royal North Shore Hospital explains the role of estradiol and dydrogesterone post menopausal hormone therapy for women during menopause transition, as well as why and when to use it (6 mins).

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Videos

Drugs and devices, Obstetrics and gynaecology

A step-by-step guide to menopausal hormone therapy

Menopausal hormone therapy is an effective way to control menopausal symptoms- key indications and contraindications for the use of MHT, the overall benefits and risks, how to prescribe MHT for a variety of women, long term follow up.

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Podcasts

Obstetrics and gynaecology

The A to Z of testosterone therapy for women in clinical practice

Chairman - Dr Rod Baber, GP and Medical Educator talks to Prof Susan Davis AO, Consultant Endocrinologist and Prof Janice Rymer, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

By Prof Rodney Baber AM, Prof Susan Davis AO, Prof Janice Rymer

Videos

Obstetrics and gynaecology

The role of progestogens in menopause management

Why using adequate progestogen is critical for the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in women on MHT who have a uterus

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Podcasts

Women's health

Menopausal hormone therapy panel: Case studies

The questions answered in this podcast are listed below.

By Conjoint Prof John Eden, Dr Jane Elliott AM, Prof Rodney Baber AM, Dr Terri Foran

Podcasts

Women's health

Menopausal hormone therapy – Your questions answered

The questions answered in this podcast are listed below. They were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Podcasts

Women's health

MHT risks and progestogens

While the risks of unopposed oestrogen are widely acknowledged, important nuances can be missed...

By Fiona Clark, Prof Rodney Baber AM

Clinical Articles

Women's health

Fezolinetant for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause

In this Product Explainer, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Prof Rod Baber explains the role of fezolinetant for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause...

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Videos

Drugs and devices, Sexual health, Women's health