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Clinical Opal - Hirsutism and irregular menstrual cycles
This case study guides Australian clinicians in diagnosing a common women's health condition. It emphasises the importance of recognising symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and hirsutism and following updated guidelines to improve patient care.
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The Australian Contraception and Abortion Primary Care Practitioner Support Network (AusCAPPS) - a network for professionals working with women to optimise reproductive health
Kelly, aged 28, presents for an appointment as she is planning a pregnancy with her husband. She has no significant medical history, is nulliparous, is a non-smoker, has normal body weight, maintains a healthy diet and exercise routine, and has a contraceptive implant in situ.
Anna Li, a 46 year old high school teacher, presents to you for follow up after a recent metatarsal fracture. At the end of the visit, she asks you whether she can be screened for ovarian cancer.
‘Women’s Health for male GPs can be somewhat tricky’ Dr Rowan Vickers
Susan is newly pregnant. She had some thyroid tests done earlier this year and was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. Her TSH was 6 mIU/ml with a normal thyroxine and negative anti thyroid antibodies. She has read in a forum online that she needs to be treated with thyroxine but she is worried about taking medication when pregnant. What do you advise her?