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Thank you to PVOGS NSW for this month's episode. We explore some of the most under-taught areas of women’s health: providing safe, culturally responsive and trauma-informed care to women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. How do we take a sensitive history when there’s a language barrier? How can clinicians create trust and safety for patients from different cultural backgrounds? And how should we approach the care of women who have experienced female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)? Join us for an important conversation with expert clinicians and advocates as we unpack practical approaches to providing compassionate, respectful and equitable women’s healthcare. Link to website: https://www.pvogs.org/

In this May Journal Club episode, we discuss The Effect of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy on Wound Complications in Obese Women after Caesarean Birth. This paper explores whether prophylactic negative-pressure wound therapy can reduce postoperative wound complications in obese women undergoing caesarean birth - a population at increased risk of surgical site infection, wound dehiscence, and delayed healing. Join us as we break down the study design, key findings, clinical implications, and limitations of the evidence, with discussion around how this research may influence obstetric practice and postoperative care. Website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Join PVOGS Victoria for an interactive online session covering everything you need to know about the RANZCOG Certificate of Women’s Health (CWH). Hear from three speakers as they share their experiences and practical advice on the application process, effective study strategies, and key clinical tips. Note: This is a PVOGS Victoria peer-support initiative and is not affiliated with RANZCOG. Certificate of Women’s Health: https://ranzcog.edu.au/training/certificate-womens-health/  PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

In this episode, PVOGS Western Australia sit down with Professor John Newnham, a leading figure in perinatal research, to explore key findings from the Raine Study, one of the world’s longest-running pregnancy cohorts. PVOGS WA dive into Professor Newnham’s latest work published in The Lancet, discussing its implications for maternal and fetal health. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how longitudinal research continues to shape obstetric practice and improve outcomes across generations. The Raine Study: https://rainestudy.org.au/ Professor Newnham’s article in The Lancet: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanogw/article/PIIS3050-5038(25)00042-1/abstract  PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

PVOGS QLD kicks off the year with a Journal Club episode, diving into the recently published PREVENT-PE Trial—a game-changer in the screening and prevention of term pre-eclampsia. Join us as we unpack the evidence behind 36-week screening, explore how risk stratification may reshape antenatal care, and discuss the real-world implications for clinical practice. Is late-pregnancy screening the missing piece in preventing term pre-eclampsia? PVOGs website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Join IUGA x PVOGS for a collaborative evening exploring the intersection of Endometriosis and Bladder Pain Syndrome. This session will highlight how gynaecology and urogynaecology come together in the assessment and management of complex pelvic pain, with practical insights for trainees and junior doctors. Link to website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Thank you to PVOGS Western Australia for hosting this insightful webinar on how clinicians can support women and gender-diverse people in rural and remote communities. Unfortunately, the first part of the recording was not captured; however, we hope you still find the remainder valuable. Website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Join PVOGS ANZ, alongside four esteemed guests (2 urogynaecologists from Australia and 2 from the United States of America) for an insightful discussion about a career in Urogynaecology.  PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes content related to domestic violence. Please take care while listening.  If you require help, please reach out via 000 or DV services such as - https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ PVOGS QLD, in collaboration with PVOGS NSW, are excited to bring their first advocacy event of the year featuring esteemed clinicians and community leaders as they share insights on identifying and supporting victim-survivors of domestic violence. Volunteer with 4 Voices here (includes face to face volunteering, phone support and organisational support) - https://www.4voices.org.au/volunteer   PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Thank you to the Victorian PVOGS Committee for hosting this month’s Journal Club. Join Academics Officer, Lizzie Ford, and Dr Marilla Druitt as they discuss the research article ‘Pain-related support seeking? Situating the response to pain within the social context using a sample of women experiencing menstrual pain’ (Marshall et al., 2025), the clinical implications of this research, and a biopsychosocial approach to managing pelvic pain.   Article Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40281347/ PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Thank you to the Queensland PVOGS Committee for hosting this month’s Journal Club. Join Dr Sam Haughton and Dr Jessica Little who discuss the efficacy and safety of medical termination of pregnancy; focusing on access, particularly for those living in rural and remote areas.  Article Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37528652/ Link to PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

PVOGS ANZ warmly welcomes Professor Dharmintra Pasupathy to our Journal Club series. Professor Pasupathy will be discussing The DESiGN Trial (DEtection of Small for Gestational age Neonate), which is the first randomised controlled trial examining the clinical efficacy, health economics and implementation of the Growth Assessment Protocol (GAP) program in the antenatal detection of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) foetuses. Further information about The DESiGN Trial can be found here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3242-6 Link to PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

PVOGS ANZ warmly welcomes Professor Caroline de Costa to our Journal Club series. Professor Caroline de Costa is the first woman to become a Professor of obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia, and she has been a major contributor to Australian women getting the reproductive health services they need. She is a professor at James Cook University in Cairns, editor of The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and author to over 15 books. Professor Caroline de Costa will discuss two fascinating topics: The effects of caesarean sections on the gut microbiome of infants born via caesarean sectionThe implications of obesity on the practice and outcomes of caesarean sections PVOGS website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Join us for a conversation with Dr Andrew Browning AM,who is an Australian-trained obstetrician and gynaecologist who has worked as a Christian missionary in Ethiopia and Tanzania for more than 17 years as a senior fistula surgeon. In 2009, he founded the Barbara May Foundation, which provides access to caring and knowledgeable maternal health professionals who treat all women with patience, respect and cultural sensitivity in Malawi, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Chad, Uganda, Congo and Togo. The primary focus of BMF-funded programs is safer childbirth, the delivery of live babies, and mothers not dying or injured during childbirth. The majority of programs focus on women living in rural areas and among poorer communities, and are provided free-of-charge to those in need regardless of race, religion or financial capacity. Dr Browning also undertakes extensive work treating women suffering from obstetric fistula injuries which is estimated to be approximately two million in Africa. PVOGS Website: https://www.pvogs.org/

Title: Reconstructive surgery for women with female genital mutilation: A scoping review. Study Link:https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1471-0528.17886 Almadori, A., Palmieri, S., Coho, C., Evans, C., Elneil, S., & Albert, J. (2024). Reconstructive surgery for women with female genital mutilation: A scoping review. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 131(12), 1604-1619. Our speaker for this episode isMr Mansoor Mirkazemi, who currently works at Monash Health as the Clinical Head of Breast Reconstruction. In 2019, he travelled to Kenya to gain insight and training in FGM/C, and since then, he has treated many FGM/C patients in Melbourne on a pro-bono basis, performing life-changing procedures to resurface the clitoris, restore sensation, and reduce pain for patients impacted by FGM/C.  PVOGS Website:https://www.pvogs.org/