Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common hormonal condition that approximately 12–21% of women of reproductive age are diagnosed with however; what is most concerning is that up to 70% of women remain undiagnosed. For this reason it is important as women to increase our awareness and knowledge on PCOS.

So, today on Meditalk I speak with Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and Advanced Laparoscopic surgeon Dr Rose McDonnell from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco about PCOS.

A big thank you to Dr Rose McDonnell for sharing her knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr McDonnell and St John of God Hospital Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au and drrosemcdonnell.com.au

An App suggested to take a look at: AskPCOS 
Ask PCOS is a very trustworthy and comprehensive PCOS App tha was developed by leading PCOS experts from around the world and co-designed with women with PCOS. 

apps.apple.com/au/app/askpcos/id1395816147

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Thank you for listening and supporting Meditalk Podcast. 

Well wishes, 
Danae :-) 

Knowledge empowers us to advocate & honor for our own health and the health of others!

MediTalk

Talking Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Dr Rose McDonnell

Attending a traumatic event are often life or death situations & many of us we do our best to avoid.  However, when you are a first responder you have made life and death events your livelihood or past time. 

Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly referred to as PTSD and is a type of anxiety disorder.  Approximately, 10% of emergency workers suffer from PTSD in comparison to 4% in the general population.

But, what happens to our first responder heros that greatly serve and care for others - need help themselves! 

What happens to our first responders who suffer PTSD? 

Today we speak with consultant psychiatrist Dr Mathew Samuel at Hollywood Hospital who is the clinical lead for the Trauma Growth & Recovery program for military and current serving members, DVA patients as well as, conducts PTSD programs to support our first responders. 

We hope our discussion today shines much needed light on PTSD in first responders & helps to reduce stigma. Opening our hearts to care for the very people who devote so much of their life caring for others! 

A big thank you to Dr Samuel for sharing his time and knowledge with us today on Meditalk. 

To learn more about Dr Samuel and the PTSD workshops mentioned in the episode please visit: 
www.ptsdwa.com.au

or speak with your GP or connect in with 
Beyond Blue:
beyondblue.org.au
soldieron.org.au 
Lifeline on 13 11 14

Thank you for listening to such an important episode of Meditalk. 

Please seek support if you feel you need it. Support is out there and as expressed throughout the inteview it can be the beginning of finding more inner contentment and a better quality of life that you and your family so greatly deserve. 

To all first responders thank you for your service and caring so much for others. 

If you feel this epsiode can help a friend or family member please share as empowering ourselves with knowledge and reaching out for help and support when needed takes great courage.

Take care of yourself and let's all take care of each other! 

D :-)

PTSD in First Responders

According to the Cancer Council, Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in Australian men. 

And it is the third most common cause of cancer death. In fact, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85.

Today on Meditalk we speak with a Reconstructive Urological Surgeon Dr David Sofield to provide us with an update on ‘Prostate Cancer’.

A big thank you to Dr Sofield for sharing his knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Sofield and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au and perthreconstructiveurology.com.au

Prostate Cancer Update with Urologist Dr Sofield

Did you know - that men are at greatest risk of suicide but, are less likely to ask for help. 

According to the Black Dog Institute, an estimated 72% of men will not seek help for a mental health disorder.

So why are our brothers, dads, sons, uncles, nephews, mates suffering in silence from mental health conditions and not feeling able to seek help from others when they need it the most? 

Today on MediTalk I speak with Jon Marginis who is a Counselling Psychology Registrar practicing privately at Clear Health Psychology and is a Psychologist at Scotch College in Perth. 

Jon is a great advocate of Boy’s and Men’s Mental Health and works alongside them through challenging times in their life. Jon has done a lot of work with children and teenagers but, also has a keen interest in working with adults. He also prides himself on working with boys and males and enjoys breaking down the societal barriers around negative stereotypes associated with males engaging in therapy. 

Due to his tireless efforts in increasing the profile of male mental health on a local and global level he was nominated for a national Australian Mens Health Forum award. 

A big thank you to Jon for sharing his knowledge with us all and continuing to advocate for such an important mental health cause. We appreciate him taking the time to be interviewed. 

Please if this interview has brought up feelings for you – reach out for support from; 
Lifeline – 13 11 14 
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 
Or speak with your GP. 

And to learn more about Jon Marginis visit: clearhealthpsychology.com.au 

A big thank you to the great work of organisations that were mentioned throughout the interview that are making a difference to boys and mens mental health:
www.tomorrowman.com.au
www.thekaieardleyfoundation.com.au

If this episode can help a friend or family member please share and let's keep on talking and improving the mental health of boys and men.

Take care of you & thank you for taking the time to listen to Meditalk,
D :-)

Boy’s and Men’s Mental Health – Breaking down the Barriers

Having a baby can be a time of profound joy & great upheaval for parents involving significant physical and mental challenges that require mums and dads to adjust to dramatic changes in routines, sleep patterns and roles.

So today we speak with St John of God Hospital Subiaco consultant Psychiatrist Dr Beate Harrison who specialises in Perinatal and Infant psychiatry to talk about perinatal mental health. 

We cover the big questions; 
What is perinatal mental health? 
What are some signs new mums would be best to seek out support from a health professional?
What supports can help with perinatal mental health challenges? 
Are medications safe to take during and after pregnancy? 

Dr Beate Harrision is a psychiatrist who has been working with mums and families for many years and offers some great practical and compassionate advice which we hope will provide some much needed comfort & care during this very challenging time for mums.

A big thank you to Dr Beate Harrison for sharing her knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Beate Harrison and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au 

Dr Beate Harrison specialises in Perinatal, Infant and Child Psychiatry and has a private practice. 

Dr Beate Harrison Private Practice:
Nurture Perinatal, Infant and Child Therapy 
78 Excelsoir Street 
Shenton Park 6008 WA 
P: 08 9388 9400 

If this episode has triggered feelings please speak with a general practitioner. 

Throughout the interview Dr Harrison does mention some excellent patient support networks for parents that you may wish to reach out to as well for help and have a chat either online or on the phone: 
PANDA - National Helpline - 1300 726 306 
GIDGET Foundation - 1300 851 758 
BEYOND BLUE - 1300 22 4636 

Please show yourself the same level of kindness you would show your friends and family. 

With support and kindness light can be found in the darkness. 

Wishes of kindness and thank you for taking the time to listen and support MeditalkPodcast. 
 
Meditalk is an independent & Australian produced medical podcast created to provide quality and easy to understand health information for people. 

Follow MeditalkPodcast on IG, Facebook and more episodes are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify and via website 
www.meditalk.com.au 

Thank you for your time & listening, 
D :-)

Perinatal Mental Health with Dr Beate Harrison

This year during the flu season while we are still battling with COVID have you found yourself asking questions such as; 
-	How would you know if you are suffering from the flu or from 
        COVID-19? 
-	How are these two viruses the same and different? 
-	Is it safe to have both the flu and COVID vaccination? 
-	Should women who are pregnant have both vaccinations? 
I am hoping by having some of these common questions answered by St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Respiratory and Infectious Diseases specialist Dr Tim Whitmore; may help us all make a well informed decision about rolling up our sleeve.

A big thank you to Dr Whitmore for taking the time to share his knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Whitmore visit: sjog.org.au

Roll up WA : https://rollup.wa.gov.au/

Stay informed and stay safe everyone! 

:-)

Covid-19 and Influenza Update

With summer fast approaching, the thought of having to take off our winter coats to wear bathers can make us feel a little self-conscious about our varicose veins. 

There are not only cosmetic reasons why some people may reach out for a specialist opinion from a Vascular / Endovascular Surgeon to discuss options to remove them but, also varicose veins can actually cause people a lot of pain making standing and moving our bodies very uncomfortable. 

So today I speak with St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Endovascular & Vascular Surgeon Dr Ponosh to let us know some facts about ‘Varicose Veins’ and he explains the varying options now available to treat them. 

A big thank you to Dr Ponosh for taking the time to share his knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Ponosh visit: sjog.org.au  ponoshvascular.com.au 

Thank you for taking the time to listen and support Meditalk. 

Stay well,
Danae :-)

Talking Varicose Veins with Vascular Surgeon Dr Ponosh

According to Diabetes Australia, Gestational diabetes is the fastest growing type of diabetes affecting thousands of pregnant women every year.  

So today on Meditalk, I speak with Dr Richard Murphy a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco who answers all our questions about ‘gestational diabetes’. 

A big thank you to Dr Murphy for sharing his time & knowledge on gestational diabetes.

To learn more about Dr Murphy and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au and drrichardmurphy.com.au

Thank you for listening and supporting MeditalkPodcast. 

If you have some topics you would like to share please email me at danae@meditalk.com.au and if you felt the podcast episode was of value please share with friends and family that it could help. 

Wishing you good health & happiness,
Danae :-)

Gestational Diabetes with Gynaecologist, Obstetrician & Fertility Specialist Dr Murphy

On this episode of Meditalk we speak with Dr Michael Gannon who very kindly answered frequently asked questions on ‘induction’. Dr Gannon is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco.  

I would like to thank the wonderful women who provided questions to ask Dr Gannon about 'induction' via SJOGH Subiaco facebook and instagram pages, I greatly appreciate you taking the time and showing your support. 

Thank you Dr Michael Gannon for sharing his time & knowledge with us today on Meditalk. 

To learn more about Dr Gannon and SJOG Subiaco please visit: sjog.org.au 

Stay well, 
D :-)

Talking Induction with Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Gannon

Peri-menopause and menopause can cause women to feel emotions & changes in their body that can significantly impact their quality of life. Sadly in medicine & in society we don’t talk as honestly and openly about perimenopause & menopause as much as what we should.

I was very blessed to have the opportunity to discuss this health topic with Women’s Health General Practitioner - Dr Sunita Chelva.

Dr Chelva works as a General GP at Third Ave Surgery and as a Women's Health GP with a special interest in the Perimenopause and Menopause at Woom Women's Health in West Perth.

Sunita is extremely passionate about helping to educate women & clinicians on this area of women’s health as well as, set the record straight about HRT.

To learn more about Dr Chelva simply Google search Dr Sunita Chelvanayagam.

A big thank you to Dr Chelva for sharing her time & knowledge with us on Meditalk.

Ladies let's talk Perimenopause - Menopause

Are you thinking about having cataract or eyelid surgery?
 
Well, this is the episode for you. 

Today on MediTalk we speak with Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Olivia Macvie who very kindly answers common questions that may be on your mind when considering or preparing for cataract or eyelid surgery.

Dr Macvie consults and operates from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco.

A big thank you to Dr Macvie for sharing her knowledge with us today on MediTalk.  To learn more about Dr Macvie and St John Of God Hospital Subiaco, visit sjog.org.au

Dr Macvie privately practices from southstreeteyeclinic.com.au 

Thank you for taking the time to support and listen to Meditalk Podcast. If you felt the episode you listened to could help others, take the time to forward it on to others as sharing knowledge is empowering.

Please note: Meditalk Podcast is a podcast for educational purposes only. For medical advice please speak the with a qualified medical practitioner. 

I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land in which Meditalk Podcast is recorded on, the Whadjuk Noongar people and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. Thank you for taking care of the beautiful country in which I feel blessed to live, work and rest.

Care & Kindness wishes, 
D :-)

Discussing Cataract and Eyelid Surgery

We speak with Dr Philip Currie Echocardiologist and CEO at Cardio Vascular Services about the affect our sleep has on our heart health. 
Our sleep effects greatly our health and hear how in this insightful podcast. 
You can learn more about your sleep and about our guest speaker by visiting www.cvs.net.au

A Medical Podcast talking all things medical in a way you can understand. The medical information communicated in this podcast is of a general educational nature. If you are feeling unwell please seek the attention of a medical practitioner. Any advertisements promoted throughout the podcast are not endorsed by the presenter or any of the guests interviewed. A Medical For You - For Patients.

Why is sleep so important! How much we sleep matters to our health!

We speak with Cardiologist Dr Paul Langton about all you need to know about your Blood Pressure. Have you been recently diagnosed with high blood pressure or your GP or specialist has asked you to monitor your blood pressure will you will find this interview with Dr Langton very insightful as he shares with us practical ways of better managing our blood pressure. 

A Medical Podcast talking all things medical in a way you can understand. The medical information communicated in this podcast is of a general educational nature. If you are feeling unwell please seek the attention of a medical practitioner. Any advertisements promoted throughout the podcast are not endorsed by the presenter or any of the guests interviewed. A Medical For You - For Patients.

What is your Blood Pressure? Taking all things blood pressure! Take the pressure down!

Exercising when you suffer from a chronic health condition can be extremely difficult. So how do you manage to exercise when you suffer from short of breath before you even leave the house. How do you exercise when you are unwell, suffer from conditions like asthma when you already feel short of breath at rest? We speak to a Senior Exercise Physiologist Craig Cheetham CDC Chronic Disease Care WA Director who answers this question for us.

A Medical Podcast talking all things medical in a way you can understand. The medical information communicated in this podcast is of a general educational nature. If you are feeling unwell please seek the attention of a medical practitioner. Any advertisements promoted throughout the podcast are not endorsed by the presenter or any of the guests interviewed. 
A Medical For You - For Patients.

Exercising when you have a chronic disease!

I should have had the flu vac!?
Is your winter cough the flu or is it a chronic cough? 
How long have you been coughing 
 Is it time you saw your doctor? 
Could it be more than the flu? 
How long is too long before you see your doctor about your cough? 
Learn about a respiratory condition called Chronic Cough today by listening to this podcast. Dr Stanley Respiratory Physician explains to us what is Chronic Cough, how it is treated and when is a good time to see your doctor. Dr Christopher Stanley consults at RPH and from Cardio Respiratory Sleep (CRS)www.sleepcrs.net.au 
MeditalkPodcast - www.meditalk.com.au
Or listen to meditalk on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud or your fav podcast app

A Medical Podcast talking all things medical in a way you can understand. The medical information communicated in this podcast is of a general educational nature. If you are feeling unwell please seek the attention of a medical practitioner. Any advertisements promoted throughout the podcast are not endorsed by the presenter or any of the guests interviewed. 
A Medical For You - For Patients.

Can't stop coughing? Flu or is it a chronic cough?

Suffer Asthma? You need to listen to this podcast! What is Asthma? Types of Asthma? How do you live a good quality of life with Asthma? All these questions answered in a wonderful interview with Respiratory Physician Dr Christopher Stanley who works in a public hospital position at Royal Perth Hospital and in private practice at Cardio Respiratory Sleep (WA) www.sleepcrs.net.au 


A Medical Podcast talking all things medical in a way you can understand. The medical information communicated in this podcast is of a general educational nature. If you are feeling unwell please seek the attention of a medical practitioner. Any advertisements promoted throughout the podcast are not endorsed by the presenter or any of the guests interviewed. A Medical For You - For Patients.

Suffering from Asthma

Want to know the truth about cholesterol? What is good and bad cholesterol? How do you treat high cholesterol? Why should we even worry about our cholesterol? We speak with Echocardiologist and CVS CEO Dr Philip Currie about these questions and more in this podcast. Learn more about Dr Currie and CVS at www.cvs.net.au
Please if you are feeling unwell seek the advice of a medical practitioner. This podcast is general in nature and it is to be considered as an educational resource.                                           
Thank you for listening to MediTalk

What is Cholesterol? How to manage your cholesterol?

Snore? Suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Aussie research by the Sleep Health Foundation has found between 33-45% of us have poor sleep patterns leading to us feeling fatigue and is significantly impacting our quality of life & health. In today's episode we speak with Associate Professor Christopher Pantin a Sleep Dentist about Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) to see if this may be a possible treatment option to consider if prescribed by a Sleep Physician. Find out all you need to know about Mandibular Advancement Splints.

Is your snoring bothering you? Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Mandibular Advancement Splints

Have you been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
Do you snore? Witnessed Apnea? Feel daytime sleepiness? Constantly feeling tired? 
Have you been recommended CPAP Treatment by a Sleep Physician? 
Are you worried about commencing a trial of CPAP? 
Do you have questions about CPAP? 

CPAP Therapy can be an effective treatment for many people who suffer moderate to severe OSA. Many people may have memories of CPAP being big and noisy machines however, they have evolved to what they are today which is quiet machines which are the size of a bedside clock radio.  
We speak with Lizzie Tilson a Senior Sleep Scientist at Cardio Respiratory Sleep (CRS) to help us better understand CPAP Therapy. 
sleepcrs.net.au

CPAP Treatment For Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Iron is involved in all cellular functions in the body so when our body is deficient in iron it can significantly affect our health and our quality of life.

Iron deficiency is a major global health concern as it affects men, women and children of all ages. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates it affects up to 25% of the world's population which equates to 2 billion people. 

Iron deficiency is the most common type of Anaemia. Iron Deficiency can make us feel fatigued, breathless, can cause us to have difficulty in exercising, increase our susceptibility to infection and affect our ability to concentrate and is also related to restless leg syndrome.

According to Dr Jayasuriya low iron levels have also been associated to depression, post natal depression and iron deficiency is also considered the commonest nutritional disorder. 

In addition, women on restricted diets particularly need to be aware on their iron levels as well as people who donate blood regularly. 

Interestingly, iron deficiency in adults and children has also been associated to learning and behavioural difficulties such as; ADHD.

Dr Jayasuriya a General Practitioner(GP) from Next Practice in Cloverdale was the first GP to co-ordinate an iron clinic in a primary care setting in Australia. Dr Jayasuriya is considered both nationally and internationally as a expert in iron deficiency and so we were very thankful for him sharing his knowledge with us all on this important health topic. 

He mentioned after the interview that 80% of the women he sees in clinic have been diagnosed with iron deficiency and stressed that iron deficiency is very much a women's health issue. So please women take the time to listen to this podcast interview and learn more about your iron and chat with your doctor if you are concerned. 

Essentially, the fact that iron has such an important role in our body and that iron deficiency can affect men, women and children and how having low iron affects how we feel, move and think it is paramount we all learn more about iron by listening to this interview and taking on board some great iron health tips from Dr Jayasuriya and being aware of our iron levels is a great take away message from this podcast episode. 

A big thank you to Dr Jayasuriya and his team at Next Practice:
nextpracticehealth.com

Thank you MediTalkPodcast listeners I appreciate you taking the time to listen and support MeditalkPodcast. 

Please if you can take 1-2 mins to write a quick review on my podcast it really does help to encourage others to take time in their busy day to listen to MeditalkPodcast. Also subscribing to MeditalkPodcast will assist you to keep up to date on medical & health issues.

Iron Deficiency Anaemia - How are your iron levels?

One in five Australians experience uncomfortable symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome is commonly referred too as IBS. IBS affects our large bowel which is actually the part of the digestive tract that stores our faeces. 
Because it is such a common condition I thought it was important to start talking about it and interview a consultant that specialises in diagnosing and treating IBS.

Dr Levitt is a General and Colorectal Surgeon at St John of God Hospital (SJOGH) in Subiaco, Dr Levitt has a particular interest in the management of 'functional' bowel disorders including; constipation, incontinence and irritable bowel syndrome. 
Dr Levitt is extremely well published and his more recent book is appropriately titled the 'Happy Bowel'.

So how do you turn an irritable bowel to a happy one? 
What exactly is irritable bowel syndrome?
Why do some people get IBS and others don't?
How is IBS diagnosed?
Treatment options for IBS? 
What is the difference or is there a difference between IBS and IBD?
Does Colon Cleansing work?
Should we be eating more fibre, drinking more water is that the answer to an unhappy bowel?
Should we be eating more foods that take care of our microbiome? 

Dr Levitt answered these questions and more providing some practical tips throughout the discussion giving us all a better understanding on IBS. 

An important take away from the interview was that IBS is a functional disorder of the colon and the good news is that this condition does not cause long term affects to our health. However, IBS can be very painful and for sufferers it can really impact someones quality of life. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is treatable and manageable with good medical advice and support. You don't have to suffer and be in pain every day. It is just about having the courage to seek help and talk openly about our bowels and bowel movements and if you are troubled with the symptoms of IBS it is always a good idea to talk to a medical pracitioner you feel comforable to chat too who knows alot about this particular area of medicine. 

As a society we often don't feel comfortable to talk about our bowels but, with IBS being so commonly experienced maybe its time to talk more openly about our bowel movements and even think about them differently. Dr Levitt made it clear that we all assume our bowels should work miraculously like clock work everyday but, that is just not the case. We are all individuals and all of our bowels function differently and they can be dysfunctional in how they work. 

If you are interested in learning more about IBS then take a listen to this interview. MeditalkPodcast is available to listen too on iTunes, Apple Podcasts App, SoundCloud, Spotify and your favourite podcasts apps. 

A big thank you to Dr Levitt for sharing his knoweldge on IBS with MeditalkPodcast listeners. 
To learn more about Dr Levitt who is a Colorectal Surgeon in Perth, Western Australia visit:
https://www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/l/e/v/i/levitt-michaeldavid-subiaco
SJOGH Subiaco:
https://www.sjog.org.au/our-locations/st-john-of-god-subiaco-hospital

Thank you for supporting and taking the time to listen to MeditalkPodcast. 
www.meditalk.com.au

If you have any medical conditions you would like to learn more about please email danae@meditalk.com.au 

Stay Well! :-)

Diagnosing and Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)with Dr Michael Levitt

Quite often what first comes to mind when thinking about breast surgery is breast implants or women seeking breast surgery for cosmetic reasons. However, with 1 in 8 women in Australia are being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and in 2018 breast cancer still remained the most common cancer women suffer from worldwide. Many women around the world everyday are undergoing breast surgery due to being diagnosed with breast cancer. 
For many women battling breast cancer they are also faced with making decisions about breast reconstruction and breast implants when a plastic surgeon may require to remove a breast to treat or prevent breast cancer. As well as, how best to restore the shape of the breast after needing to have a mastectomy. Breast surgery is major surgery and it is vital women have credible information to read and listen too to help their process of making an informed decision.

Dr Mark Lee is a highly respected specialist plastic surgeon at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco who specialises in asethetic surgery of the face, breast and body.  Dr Mark Lee helped to answer many questions about breast reconstruction and the vary types of reconstructive surgical procedures now available. As well as, he shed some light on breast implants and in particularly he assisted to explain the most recent concerns about textured breast implants and their associated risk to a rare type of cancer of the immune system (BIA-ALCL).

For more information about Dr Mark Lee and where he practices visit: 
www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/1/l/e/e/1lee-markandrew-wembley

www.sjog.org.au

In Australia we are very fortuate to have many breast cancer foundations and networks to reach out for support and education:
www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au
www.cancer.org.au 

If you have found this podcast episode of value please if you could take a minute to write a quick review in Apple podcasts app I would be very grateful for your support. 

Thank you for listening to MeditalkPodcast an independent podcast. 

Well and kindness wishes,
D :-)

Talking Breast Reconstruction And Breast Implants with Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Mark Lee

There are just so many books and blogs out there talking pregnancy, it is no wonder many parents feel completely overwhelmed by information.

Dr Mulroy helps to simplify the information for us. In our interview Dr Mulroy explains the genetic testing now available for pregnant women to consider as well as, answers pregnancy questions about food cravings, how much we should be exercising before, during and after having a baby?
Is our pelvic floor something we should be worrying about before and after childbirth? 
Are there particular supplements we should be taking during pregnancy and why?

So many questions we think about but thanks to Dr Mulroy in our 30 minute chat we find out some great tips to enhance our health when trying to conceive, during and after pregnancy. 

Dr Mulroy is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a subspecialist qualification in ultrasound at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco.

www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/m/u/l/r/mulroy-seonaidmargaret-subiaco

Thank you Dr Mulroy for sharing your knowledge on Meditalk. 
www.meditalk.com.au

Listen to MeditalkPodcast on iTunes, Apple Podcast App, Spotify and SoundCloud. 

A big thank you to listeners and supporters of MeditalkPodcast. If you are able to provide a star rating or review on Apple Podcasts app I would be extremely grateful. 

Stay well! 
D :-)

Pregnancy Health with Dr Seonaid Mulroy

October in Australia is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Australian women, with 1 in 8 women being diagnosed by the age of 85. 

Over the years, thanks to Australia's national breast cancer  screening program, public health campaigns and more effective treatments being offered there has been significant improvements in  early diagnosis and breast cancer survival rates.

However, despite these positive factors every day we still have 42 Australian women being diagnosed and 7 women will lose their life to breast cancer.

So why do women get breast cancer?
What are the risk factors and warning signs women should be aware of to seek out medical advice? 
Are there ways we can reduce our risk of breast cancer? 
Should we still be proactively checking our breasts for lumps?
Why are seeing young and older women being diagnosed with breast cancer? 
How young should women be breast aware?
What are the most effective ways of treating breast cancer?
What is the latest in breast cancer research?

Today on Meditalk we speak with Professor Christobel Saunders who is recognised as one of Australia's most prominent research orientated cancer surgeons consulting at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco.

In 2017, Professor Saunders won the Premier's Science Award for Scientist of the Year which recognised her outstanding achievements in breast cancer research which continue to greatly help the lives of people affected by cancer.  

In this interview Professor Saunders answers many questions about breast cancer to assist us to become better informed and breast cancer aware.

If you found this interview of value it would be greatly appreciated if you could take a minute of your time to provide a review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes and more importantly share this podcast episode with your mum, your sister, your best friend or work collegue. So around the world women become more breast cancer aware! As gaining knowledge is a powerful start to preventing and surviving disease! 

To find out more about Professor Christobel Saunders at St John of God Subiaco visit:
www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/s/a/u/n/saunders-christobelmary-subiaco

To listen to more MeditalkPodcast episodes visit:
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Meditalk appreciates you taking the time to listen and support MeditalkPodcast. 

Stay well and stay kind,
:-) D 

Breast Cancer Statistic Reference:
www.bcna.org.au/news/2015/09/breast-cancer-awareness-month-1/

Discussing Breast Cancer with Professor Christobel Saunders

Expecting your first child can be an emotional and overwhelming time in your life, particularly when you’re considering all the varying birthing options that are now available. 

Everyone seems to have an opinion or experience they wish to share with you. However, listening to medical specialist advice can also be very helpful when devising your birthing plan. 

In 2019, 1 in 4 women had an instrumental vaginal delivery for their first birth. 

How do you know what to do and what to expect from a vaginal birth?  

Today on Meditalk I speak with Dr Adam Gubbay who is an  Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco to better understand what to expect from a vaginal delivery.

To learn more about Dr Gubbay visit:
www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/g/u/b/b/gubbay-adamdavid-subiaco

To listen to more Meditalk Episodes:
www.meditalk.com.au 

Thank you for taking the time to listen to MeditalkPodcast. 

If you feel this episode has been informative please take a minute to rate or review this podcast or share it with a friend or family member. 

Well wishes and thoughts, 
Danae :-)

What to expect during a Vaginal Delivery with Dr Adam Gubbay

Increasingly studies are highlighting that ‘what we eat, matters’.
So what are the foods that support our reproductive system for both men and women? 

Today on Meditalk we speak with Dr Joo Teoh a Perth based specialist in fertility, obstetrics and gynaecology to talk about what we should be eating to increase our chances of conceiving and support us to have healthy pregnancies.

To learn more about Dr Teoh visit:
www.sjog.org.au
jooteoh.com.au

Dr Joo Teoh book - What to Eat - A Specialist Guide to Fertility and Pregnancy.
jooteoh.com.au/publications/

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Thank you for taking the time to listen and support MeditalkPodcast.

Well wishes to you and your family!

Stay well and stay safe,
D :-)

Discussing what to eat to enhance your fertility & during pregnancy with Dr Teoh

Menorrhagia is the medical term for when menstrual periods are abnormally heavy or prolonged. As you can imagine suffering heavy periods can significantly impact one's quality of life and sadly many women will often tolerate them thinking that it is normal to suffer and be in pain when you are menstruating. Or women or young girls just do not feel comfortable to talk  to their doctor about their period. 

Today's interview with specialist gynaecologist Dr Acton it's time for us to start the conversation about our period. Menorrhagia is an extremely common condition that even young girls and women of all ages can suffer which greatly impacts school and work life. 

Let's start talking and normalising speaking more about the uncomfortable health topics with medical professionals to bettter our quality of life. 

In this interview Dr Acton explains why some women suffer heavy periods and what are the varying treatment options that you may wish to discuss and consider with your general pracititoner & gynaecologist that could very positively change your life.

Dr Acton consults at SJOGH - Subiaco and to learn more about Dr Acton visit: 
www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/a/c/t/o/acton-jadenicole-subiaco

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Let’s talk Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia) with Specialist Gynaecologist Dr Acton

There are some very upsetting men’s mental health statistics that should encourage us all to advocate for much needed change & much greater dialogue to improve men's mental health.

Globally, on average 1 man is dying, every minute, of every day from suicide (movember.com).

What we need to remember when we often read or hear a health statistic - is that every number is representative of someone’s dad, son, grandson, uncle, best mate, husband, soul mate, brother that has lost their life to suicide. 

It is time, we all take more time in our life to listen & seek help from people we trust & when needed seek support from highly experienced & registered psychologist to help us all take better care & prioritise our mental health!  

Today on MediTalk we are speak with Dylan Kirkpatrick a Clinical Psychology Registrar at Clear Health Psychology to help us shine light & talk about Men’s Mental Health in support of the wonderful health initiative - MOVEMBER.

Please if this interview has brought up feelings for you – reach out for support from:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 
Or speak with a GP

To learn more about Dylan visit: clearhealthpsychology.com.au Movember Cause - movember.com
Lifeline - lifeline.org.au
Beyondblue.org.au 
mensline.org.au
ruok.org.au

Let's all make our mental health a priority and reach out to support one another & start checking in with each other more & asking; 'are you okay?'

Take care of you,
D :-) 

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Movember - Talking about Men’s Mental Health

Are you over 40? And perhaps like many Australians don’t mind a drink, enjoy a good meal & have put a little weight on over the years. 

Have you ever wondered how your liver is being affected by how much alcohol you drink, how much fat you eat and how much the extra weight we carry around is taking its toll on our liver?

In fact, throughout the world consistent and over consumption of alcohol is now the leading cause of liver disease. 

Today on MediTalk we are speaking with Professor Luc Delrivière who is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Western Australia & is also the senior surgeon at the Liver Transplant Service at Sir Charles Gardener Hospital in Perth. As well as, is a leading Liver and General Surgeon at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. 

Profesor Delrivière helps us to better understand our liver health and he explains some common liver conditions which more and more Australians are suffering from such as; cirrhosis of the liver and fatty liver disease. 

A big thank you to Profesor Delrivière for sharing his knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Profesor Delrivière and SJOG Subiaco visit: www.sjog.org.au and www.livercentrewa.com.au

To listen to more episodes of Meditalk please visit:
www.meditalk.com.au 

If you could take a few minutes to share this episode with someone that could benefit from learning about liver health would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to listen and support Meditalk Podcast which is an independent health information resource.  

If you have any feedback and suggestions to share email Danae at danae@meditalk.com.au 

Please take care of you and your health.

Well wishes and thanks,

Danae :-)

Liver Health

It is estimated 2 out of 3 Australian adults are classified as being overweight or obese and sadly this statistic is predicted to increase in the future.

More and more people with BMI’s of over 40 are turning to 
weight loss surgery to help them fight their battle with their weight.

Making an informed decision about undertaking any surgical procedure is paramount so, today on MediTalk we are speak with Dr Siva Sundararajan a General and Bariatric Surgeon at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco.

Dr Siva Sundararajan will help us better understand Gastric Bypass Surgery, which is actually considered the gold standard operation for weight loss.

In this interview I ask Dr Sundararajan about what makes you a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery. As well as, what to expect, how to prepare, why have gastric bypass surgery vs. sleeve. 

Dr Siva Sundararajan explains how some people are seeking weightloss surgery now to improve their fertility and that it is actually advised to take precaution to not fall pregnant 1-2 years post surgery. 

There are various weightloss surgery options which are all explained throughout the interview so it is a good episode to listen too if you are considering weightloss surgery.

Thank you Dr Siva Sundararajan for taking the time to be interviewed on Meditalk. 

For more information on Dr Sundararajan visit:
https://www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/s/u/n/d/sundararajan-siva-subiaco

If you have found this interview of help please forward to a friend who may benefit from hearing it or take 1-2 minutes to provide a star rating on Apple Podcasts. 

Thank you kindly for taking the time to support and listen to Meditalk Podcast which is an independent Australian Medical Podcast for everyday poeple wanting to empower themselves with knowledge.  

Stay well and stay safe, 
D  :-)

Gastric Bypass

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons which help us to lift and rotate our arms. 

So, let’s take a minute to think about all the things we couldn’t do in our day if we were to injure or tear our rotator cuff such as; drive a car, put on a seatbelt, get dressed, lift and pick up our children & hang out washing. 

Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common particularly in people that enjoy sports such as; baseball, tennis, swimming or who work in jobs like; painting, plastering, cleaning & diesel mechanics.  

Today on Meditalk we speak with Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr David Colvin about ‘rotator cuff injuries & repairs’. Dr David Colvin is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises knee and shoulder surgery at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. 

A big thank you to Dr David Colvin for sharing his knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Colvin and SJOG Subiaco visit: 
www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/c/o/l/v/colvin-davidkevin-subiaco

For some great information on rotator cuff injuries, tears and rehab programs to follow visit:

www.shoulderandkneesurgery.com.au/shoulder-conditions/rotator-cuff-tear-injury-perth

www.shoulderandkneesurgery.com.au/core-rehab-protocols

www.shoulderandkneesurgery.com.au

Thank you for taking the time to listen and support Meditalk - a medical podcast for people empowering their health with knowledge.

Stay well, 
D :-)

Rotator Cuff Injuries, Tears and Surgery

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