What you'll learn in this expert session
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (previously known as vulvovaginal atrophy) affects as many as half of all women post-menopause and, without treatment, can cause significant discomfort, distress and diminished quality of life.
In this presentation, A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM will discuss the prevalence and pathophysiology of this condition as well providing the latest, evidence based recommendations for its treatment. Importantly, he will also be talking about commonly-advertised therapies that have no evidence of effectiveness, and some that have actually been shown not to work.
About the Expert
A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM
A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Brisbane and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of QLD. He completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland in 1988. He completed his fellowship in obstetrics and gynaecology in 1996. A/Prof Pecoraro is Senior Visiting Obstetrician and Obstetrics deliveries at Wesley Maternity Hospital. He is a past president of the Australian Medical Association, National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, a member of the Australian Gynaecological and Endoscopy Society, and the Australian and International Menopause Societies. He is also past secretary of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RANZCOG). A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM received a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the community through his work as an obstetrician and gynaecologist, with a special interest in media. He maintains a keen interest in medical journalism having written and presented extensively on television, radio, newspapers and blog sites; holds a number of teaching positions and has been involved in a number of government health policy committees.
