Everything you or your healthcare provider should know about menopause transition and hormonal therapy!
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the often-misunderstood topic of menopause. Join us as we demystify menopause, challenge misconceptions, and offer guidance for women, their partners, and healthcare providers alike. By the end of this episode, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of this natural phase of life, and the knowledge you need to embrace it with grace and confidence. Tune in for this insightful conversation and gain valuable insights into navigating the journey of menopause with resilience and empowerment.
Links discussed in the episode:
SOGC CME Ontario
The Canadian Menopause Foundation
The Pill without the bill: Taking the cost out of contraception
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
Heather Olszewski talks with SOGC president Dr. Amanda Black and Amy Cairns of Organon about the recent push for universal coverage of contraception in Canada.
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You can also read Dr. Black’s monthly op-ed for the SOGC Newsletter here.
Canada’s Healthcare system needs to be fixed with Dr R. Douglas Wilson
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
Dr. Wilson discusses the 6 metrics of healthcare quality and speaks to why Canada needs to consider a national crown corporation for healthcare.
Link to Petition mentioned by Dr. Wilson
https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4273
Additional Resources
SOGC website: www.sogc.org
About Dr. R. Douglas Wilson
Dr. R. Douglas Wilson is the SOGC’s President for the 2022-23 term. Dr. Wilson is a Professor Emeritus in the Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Department of Medical Genetics, at the Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary and is the past Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for CSoM and Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone.
Free access to prescription contraceptives in BC: The journey to make this happen, with Dr. Wendy Norman
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
British Columbia took a first step in providing free contraception to women, which would cover oral hormone pills, contraceptive injections, hormonal, and copper intrauterine devices. BC will be investing $119 M over the next three years for it’s new Free Contraception Program, which is great news for women. It took 10 years for this decision, and this was all thanks to efforts made by dedicated people such as Dr. Wendy Norman.
Additional Resources
SOGC website: www.sogc.org
About Dr. Wendy Norman
Dr. Wendy V. Norman, MD, CCFP, FCFP, DTM&H, MHSc, is a Professor in the Department of Family Practice, and an Associate Member in both the School of Population and Public Health, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
In 2021, Dr. Norman received the SOGC Mentorship award and was named a "Woman of Impact" by the Canadian Government.
Coercion Free Contraceptive Care with Dr. Amanda Black
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
Access to safe, voluntary family planning is a human right because it is essential for promoting gender equality, advancing the autonomy of women and reducing poverty. In this episode, our host Dr. Graeme Smith speaks with Dr. Amanda Black about coercion free contraceptive care and how access to safe and voluntary family planning improves patient outcomes.
Dr. Black is one of one of the authors of the SOGC committee opinion on Coercion Free Contraceptive Care that was published in the September 2021 edition of the JOGC.
Additional Resources
SOGC website: www.sogc.org
Committee Opinion No. 419: Coercion Free Contraceptive Care
About Dr. Amanda Black
Dr. Black is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Ottawa. She works at the Ottawa Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. She completed medical training at the University of Western Ontario, University of Ottawa, and Queen’s University and holds a Masters of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. She is an Associate Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and is the Dr. Elaine Jolly Chair in Women’s Health Research.
Dr. Black has taken on many roles at the local, provincial, and national level including leadership roles within the SOGC where she is a member of the SOGC Board of Directors. She chaired the National Contraception Awareness Program for 10 years and is current Chair of the SOGC’s Sexual Health and Reproductive Equity (SHARE) Committee. Dr. Black has authored many national guidelines, and has published in the areas of pediatric gynecology, contraception, and obstetrics. She is recognized nationally and internationally for her clinical expertise, providing expertise to the Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada, and Statistics Canada, and has represented Canada at both the CDC and WHO in the development of the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraception.
The Crisis in U.S. Human Reproductive Rights with Dr. R. Douglas Wilson
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
In this episode, our host, Dr. Diane Francoeur, speaks with Dr. R. Douglas Wilson about the crisis in reproductive rights taking place in the United States and what the overturning of Roe v. Wade means for Canadians.
About Dr. R. Douglas Wilson
Dr. R. Douglas Wilson is the SOGC’s new President for the 2022-23 term. Dr. Wilson is a Professor Emeritus in the Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Department of Medical Genetics, at the Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary and is the past Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for CSoM and Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone.
Opioid Use and Pregnancy with Dr. Heather Watson
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
In this episode recorded in 2021, our host, Dr. Graeme Smith speaks with Dr. Heather Watson about opioid use and pregnancy. They discuss the vast impacts of the Opioid Crisis along with what healthcare providers should know about opioid use in pregnancy.
About Dr. Heather Watson
Dr. Heather Watson is a Psychosocial Obstetrician Gynecologist, having completed Fellowship training at the University of Manitoba, specializing in Addiction and Mental Illness and how they intersect with Reproductive Health. This ranges from meth-induced psychosis during labour to the decompensation of alcoholic cirrhosis in the menopausal period and all of the complex mood-related stops along the way. Her practice incorporates shared care with midwifery and mobile obstetrics, bringing prenatal care to women in shelter, isolation and homeless encampments. This model of care is a work in progress and future area of research.
The Crisis in U.S. Human Reproductive Rights with Dr. R. Douglas Wilson
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
In this episode, our host, Dr. Diane Francoeur, speaks with Dr. R. Douglas Wilson about the crisis in reproductive rights taking place in the United States and what the overturning of Roe v. Wade means for Canadians.
About Dr. R. Douglas Wilson
Dr. R. Douglas Wilson is the SOGC’s new President for the 2022-23 term. Dr. Wilson is a Professor Emeritus in the Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Department of Medical Genetics, at the Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary and is the past Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for CSoM and Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone.
Gender and Healthcare with Dr. Ashley Waddington
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
In this episode recorded in July 2021, our host Dr. Graeme Smith speaks with Dr. Ashley Waddington about gender and healthcare. Dr. Waddington started a clinic for transgender patients at Kingston General Hospital in 2017 and discusses the inspiration behind starting the clinic, providing support and access to care and what the clinic has accomplished. She shares resources for medical professionals on providing respectful gender affirming healthcare.
Additional Resources
SOGC website: www.sogc.org
Rainbow Health Ontario
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
About Dr. Ashley Waddington
Dr. Waddington is an Assistant Professor in the division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Queen’s University. Dr. Waddington ’s clinical practice and research focusses on complicated contraceptive cases, abortion care and access, adolescent gynecology, early pregnancy complications, patient safety and quality improvement, and transgender health.
Labour, Delivery and Postpartum Care for People with Physical Disabilities with Dr. Anne Berndl
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
In this episode, our host Dr. Graeme Smith speaks with Dr. Anne Berndl about labour, delivery, and postpartum care for people with physical disabilities. Dr. Berndl is the lead author of the clinical practice guideline on this subject that was published in the June 2021 edition of the JOGC.
Additional Resources
SOGC website: www.sogc.org
SOGC Guideline: Labour, Delivery, and Postpartum Care for People with Physical Disabilities
About Dr. Anne Berndl
Dr. Anne Berndl is a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, as well as an associate Scientist with the Sunnybrook Research Institute. She is the lead author of the SOGC guideline “Labour, Delivery and Postpartum care for people with Physical Disabilities” and is the Chair of the Women’s Health Guideline for the Spina Bifida Association. She is the director of the Accessible Care Pregnancy clinic at Sunnybrook, which provides antenatal care for people with physical disabilities.
A Conversation with Dr. Morris, SOGC President
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
In this episode, our host Dr. Graeme Smith speaks with Dr. Maggie Morris about her role as the President of the SOGC and her vision to start a pan-Canadian dialogue about collaborative care.
Additional Resources
SOGC website: www.sogc.org
About Dr. Maggie Morris
Dr. Maggie Morris is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. She received her Master of Education in 2010; and she served as APOG president from 2010-2012. Dr. Morris is currently Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Manitoba, Women’s Health Program. She completed her term as Department Head of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences from 2006 to 2017. She was the first woman to hold the Department Head position since 1964. She leads the Women’s health curriculum for undergraduate medical education and the Women’s Health Curriculum for the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Manitoba.
A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Blake, CEO of the SOGC
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The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the physicians participating and do not necessarily reflect the position of the SOGC.
In this episode, our host Dr. Graeme Smith speaks with Dr. Jennifer Blake as she reflects on her 9 years leading the SOGC.
Additional Resources
SOGC website: www.sogc.org
SOGC 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
About Dr. Jennifer Blake
Dr. Jennifer Blake, is the CEO of the SOGC. Dr. Blake has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo, and from McMaster University a medical degree and a Master’s in health research methodology. She brought a national perspective to her work from her experience with the SOGC, the Medical Council of Canada, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the Association of Academic Professionals in Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada, and the Canadian Foundation for Women’s Health. After eight years at the head of the organization, Dr. Blake announced last summer that she was leaving the organization at the end of the year.