Talking O&G - a RANZCOG Podcast

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Anna Clare and Conjoint Associate Professor Tania Day discuss diagnosis and treatment recommendations for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) – two common and impactful conditions with high recurrence rates.  

Dr Clare and Conj A/Prof Day examine recent and emerging research on these conditions, unpack common myths and misconceptions, and discuss their experiences diagnosing and treating them in their clinical practice. They touch on a range of long-term management strategies including male partner treatment of BV and the role of the microbiome in both conditions. 

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vaginitis 

Clinician instructions for BV partner treatment 

Genital cutaneous candidiasis versus chronic recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis: distinct diseases, different populations 

Nature Reviews Disease Primer: Bacterial vaginosis 

📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733  

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RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.   

The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to Dr Natasha Frawley and Dr Magdalena Halt about RANCOG’s new clinical guideline for Robotic Assisted Surgery in Gynaecology, Urogynaecology and Gynae-oncology (C-Gyn 29). This guideline builds on and broadens the scope of the College’s 2009 Position Statement on Robotic Assisted Laparoscopy.  

Robotic assisted surgery is growing rapidly – as of May 2023, there were 162 robotic surgical platforms in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and this number continues to rise. Dr Frawley and Dr Halt explore the current evidence surrounding robotic assisted gynaecological surgery compared to open or laparoscopic procedures, areas that require further research, and the environmental implications of this approach. They discuss their own clinical experiences with robotic platforms and highlight some of the access issues currently associated with robotic assisted surgery.  

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Robotic Assisted Surgery in Gynaecology, Urogynaecology and Gynae-oncology (C-Gyn 29) Clinical Guideline

📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733  

💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues. 

RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.   

The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). 

This podcast is not sponsored by any technology companies. Our aim is to deliver balanced, evidence-based discussion. Any views expressed are those of the speaker and do not reflect brand endorsement by RANZCOG.

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Heather Waterfall delves into breastfeeding care with Dr Briony Andrew and Dr Jacqui Wagner, GP Obstetricians and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants. 

Breastfeeding has been proven to have significant health benefits for both mother and baby. However, many mothers require help and support to overcome common challenges such as low supply, or pain during feeding. Research has found that only 17-22% of babies in Aotearoa New Zealand and 29-37% of babies in Australia are exclusively breastfed at six months. It is vital that women’s healthcare professionals are equipped with evidence-based recommendations and resources to support new mothers on their breastfeeding journeys.

Dr Andrew and Dr Wagner unpack antenatal education and expression of colostrum, common complications such as mastitis and blocked ducts, low supply, taking medications while breastfeeding, and much more. They emphasise that no two breastfeeding experiences are the same, and so individualised care is essential to support the best outcomes for mother and baby. 

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) 

E-Lactancia 

MotherToBaby Fact Sheets 

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocols 

📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733  

💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues. 

RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity.  

In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.   

The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Nisha Khot speaks to Associate Professor Stefan Kane and Professor Joshua Vogel about the 2025 consolidated guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). These guidelines were released as a collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM).  

A/Prof Kane and Professor Vogel discuss the guideline’s change in diagnostic threshold for PPH, recommended preventative interventions, first-response treatments, refractory PPH treatments, and more. They highlight the importance of addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological impacts of PPH, and provide advice for clinicians adapting these international guidelines into local contexts.  

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Consolidated guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage 

📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733  

💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues. 

RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.   

The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host Dr Nisha Khot speaks to Associate Professor Alexis Shub about the ADIPS 2025 Consensus Recommendations for the Screening, Diagnosis, and Classification of Gestational Diabetes.  

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common conditions of pregnancy – in 2023, 17% of pregnant people in Australia were diagnosed with GDM. Dr Khot and A/Prof Shub unpack the changes in the ADIPS guideline – including an increased diagnostic threshold for GDM and reduced reliance on early-pregnancy OGTT – and the benefits they carry for both clinicians and patients. They explore the increased focus on the HbA1c test, what the options are for people unable to tolerate an OGTT, and tips for clinicians adopting the guideline into practice.  

While this guideline is specific to Australian practitioners, separate guidelines are currently under development for Aotearoa New Zealand, which will be covered in a future episode of Talking O&G. 

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) 2025 consensus recommendations for the screening, diagnosis and classification of gestational diabetes 

ADIPS Frequently Asked Questions 

The Conversation “How pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes is changing. Here’s what this means for you” 

📌 RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733  

💬 If you found this episode valuable, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues. 

RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity. In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term “women” should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care.   

The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).