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Menstrual Irregularities
  • Women's Health
  • Sexual Reproductive Health

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.

$195

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.

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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

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.

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