Full Circle Women’s Health

Episode 10: Menopause

Menopause signifies the end of a woman's reproductive life and, much like puberty, can be a hormonal and emotional rollercoaster. In the final episode of Season 1, join Dr Dominique Baume and Dr Preetam Ganu as they discuss the wide spectrum of symptoms of menopause and give an overview of lifestyle, hormonal and non-hormonal management management options. 

Episode 9: Cervical screening and colposcopy

Cervical screening tests (Pap smears) are an important part of looking after your health. Now every 5 years from age 25 to 74 , the test screens for the human papilloma virus (HPV) and pre-cancerous changes. In today’s episode Dr Dominique Baume and Dr Preetam Ganu discuss what this means for women and further treatment steps.

Episode 8: Contraception

How much do you know about your contraceptive options? From barrier methods, oral contraceptives, long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) and permanent methods, there is a veritable smorgasbord of options!
In today’s episode women’s health GP Dr Dominique Baume and gynaecologist Dr Preetam Ganu discuss the pros and cons of each option and answer some FAQs.

Episode 7: Managing heavy periods

Heavy periods can hugely impact a woman's quality of life and peace of mind. In the second part of this discussion about heavy and abnormal bleeding patterns, Dr Preetam Ganu and Dr Dominique Baume break down the treatment options to get cycles back on track.
Make sure you go back to listen to part 1 of this discussion in Episode 6 if you haven't yet!

Episode 6: Heavy periods

Periods naturally change over a woman’s reproductive lifetime. But what is too heavy, and what might be a red flag for abnormal uterine bleeding?
Join gynaecologist Dr Preetam Ganu and women’s health GP Dr Dominique Baume as they discuss some of the common causes of problematic periods.

Episode 5: Persistent pelvic pain

Persistent pelvic pain (pelvic pain which occurs most days for 6 months or more) affects 1 in 5 women in their lifetime and can be an isolating and frustrating experience. Join women's health GP Dr Dominique Baume and gynaecologist Dr Preetam Ganu as they untangle this complex issue.
Helpful links:
https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/
https://www.drsusanevans.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pelvic-Pain-Booklet-2017.pdf
 

Episode 4: Endometriosis

March is endometriosis awareness month, so the perfect time to discuss this important women’s health issue.
Endometriosis affects almost 1 in 9 Australian women and can hugely impact a woman’s quality of life- causing pain, bloating, painful sex and fertility issues.
Join women’s health GP Dr Dominique Baume and gynaecologist Dr Preetam Ganu as they discuss the common signs and symptoms of endometriosis, and some helpful management options.
 

Episode 3: PCOS (Part 2)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common women's health issue, affecting 1 in 10 Australian women.
In the second episode of a two part discussion, Dr Preetam Ganu and Dr Dominique Baume discuss the management goals and treatment options for the symptoms and signs of PCOS.

Episode 2: PCOS (Part 1)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common women's health issue, affecting 1 in in 10 Australian women.
In this two part discussion, Dr Preetam Ganu and Dr Dominique Baume discuss the hormonal pathways involved in PCOS, common symptoms and goals of management.

Episode 1: ”Normal” Periods

Welcome to Episode 1 of Full Circle Women's Health Podcast! Tune in to learn a little about hosts Dr Preetam and Dr Dominique, before deep diving into what to expect from a so called 'normal' period.