What you'll learn in this expert session
Heavy menstrual bleeding, the new menorrhagia, is a common but nonetheless challenging presenting complaint seen in general practice. The symptom and its impact on the woman's life is often very subjective, and there exist many myths and mistaken beliefs as to what is normal and how heavy periods should be managed that sees many women suffer needlessly. In this presentation, Dr Marita Long, General Practice and Dr Talat Uppal, Gynaecologist, focus on addressing common management myths and misperceptions in general practice, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Dr Marita Long & Dr Talat Uppal
Dr Marita Long is a Victorian based GP working across clinical practice, medical education and research. She has a strong interest in women’s health and cognitive health. She is a current committee member for the Australian Society of Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a member of the WIGP RACGP committee and is the current Vic/Tas representative on the board of the Australasian Menopause Society. Marita is actively engaged in various projects related to dementia, and is the first GP appointed as an Honorary Medical Advisor for Dementia Australia and a Clinical Assoc Professor for Wicking Dementia Education and Research Centre.
Dr M Talat Uppal is a Gynaecologist and Visiting Medical Officer at Macquarie University and Hornsby Hospital. She is the Director of Women’s Health Road, an RACGP-accredited, national hybrid, multidisciplinary practice offering private menopause management services. Her niche expertise lies in managing abnormal menstrual bleeding (AUB), having pioneered Australia’s first digitally enhanced AUB Management Hub. She also leads the charity based, Bleed Better initiative, and founded the International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Day to raise awareness. With a passion for digital health, Dr. Uppal research how technology enhances patient journeys and healthcare practices and is a RANZCOG service medal award recipient for excellence in GP clinical education.

Course curriculum
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: What's the Latest?
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Summary
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Prize draw
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Video lecture (30 mins)
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Quiz: test your learning (10 mins)
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Document your CPD here
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CPD Documentation and Reflection Activity Tool
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Feedback
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Please let us know your thoughts
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