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HealthCert Education

Menstrual Irregularities

Menstrual Irregularities

The "Menstrual Irregularities" course offers healthcare professionals a thorough understanding of diagnosing and managing common menstrual disorders such as heavy menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhea, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Participants will learn to assess symptoms, identify structural and non-structural causes using the PALM-COEIN classification, and provide individualised treatment options. Through evidence-based guidelines and case discussions, this course equips practitioners to manage menstrual issues effectively, improving the quality of life for women affected by these conditions.

time-icon 3.5 hrs EA | 6.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

This course is structured into one comprehensive unit that covers three key menstrual irregularities:

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Participants will explore the PALM-COEIN classification, which helps diagnose causes of abnormal uterine bleeding, from polyps and adenomyosis to coagulopathies and iatrogenic factors. Management strategies include pharmaceutical options like NSAIDs and hormonal therapies​.

Dysmenorrhea: This section distinguishes between primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is managed with NSAIDs and hormonal contraceptives, while secondary dysmenorrhea may indicate underlying conditions like endometriosis.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Participants will learn diagnostic criteria and treatment options for PMDD, including SSRIs, hormonal treatments, and lifestyle changes​.

This course provides essential knowledge for healthcare professionals to effectively diagnose and treat menstrual disorders in clinical practice.

  1. Diagnose common menstrual problems of menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea and dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
  2. Determine the management options for menstrual problems and consider individual patient factors in formulating a management plan.

All degree qualified medical practitioners.

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CPD Hours:

  • Education hours:  3.5
  • Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
  • Measuring outcome hours:  0.0
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Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #455734

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #31185

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

9.5 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr Sharon Sykes

This course is presented by Dr Sharon Sykes.

Dr Sykes works in private general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia where she is also a supervisor of GP registrars and of medical students. Dr Sykes served 18 years in the Royal Australian Air Force before becoming a general practitioner. She has a special interest in medical education and haspreviously worked as a medical educator for North Coast GP Training. Dr Sykes holds a MBBS, Bachelor of Applied Science (Med Lab Sci) and a Fellowship of the RACGP.