In this episode of Talking O&G, hosts Dr Heather Waterfall and Dr Nisha Khot are joined by Professor Kirsten Black and Dr Catriona Melville to discuss RANZCOG’s updated clinical guideline on contraception (C-Gyn 3). Adapted from the UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare guidance, the new guideline offers evidence-based recommendations for delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred contraceptive care across all life stages.

We discuss the rationale behind updating the guideline; contraceptive care across the life course, from adolescents to women over 40; the latest advice on quick starting, missed pills, and new progesterone only pills; risk–benefit considerations for combined hormonal contraception; barriers to the uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC); contraceptive options after pregnancy, miscarriage or abortion; inclusive and effective counselling strategies; and common myths and misconceptions, along with what the evidence really says. Written & produced by Rebecca Young Music by Brendan Jones

🔗 Resources mentioned:

• RANZCOG Clinical Guideline: Contraception (C-Gyn 3, March 2024) Available at: https://shorturl.at/mWbLs

• Developed with support from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare https://www.fsrh.org/

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The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

In this episode of Talking O&G, hosts Dr Heather Waterfall and Dr Nisha Khot are joined by Professor Kirsten Black and Dr Catriona Melville to discuss RANZCOG’s updated clinical guideline on contraception (C-Gyn 3). Adapted from the UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare guidance, the new guideline offers evidence-based recommendations for delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred contraceptive care across all life stages.

We discuss the rationale behind updating the guideline; contraceptive care across the life course, from adolescents to women over 40; the latest advice on quick starting, missed pills, and new progesterone only pills; risk–benefit considerations for combined hormonal contraception; barriers to the uptake of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC); contraceptive options after pregnancy, miscarriage or abortion; inclusive and effective counselling strategies; and common myths and misconceptions, along with what the evidence really says.

Episode written & produced: Rebecca Young Music by: Brendan Jones

🔗 Resources mentioned:

• RANZCOG Clinical Guideline: Contraception (C-Gyn 3, March 2024) Available at: https://shorturl.at/mWbLs

• Developed with support from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare https://www.fsrh.org/

📌 RANZCOG members can log CPD hours for listening to Talking O&G. 👉 Submit your CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733

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This episode of Talking O&G is produced by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the College.

In this episode of Talking O&G, host Associate Professor Scott White is joined by Dr Kasia Siwicki, Dr Nicole Liesis and journalist Isy Oderberg to discuss Miscarriage, Recurrent Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy (C-Gyn 38) — RANZCOG’s updated clinical guideline on early pregnancy loss.

The episode explores evolving clinical language, updated definitions, and current evidence-based medical and surgical management approaches. The conversation also highlights the importance of psychological support and where care and research are heading next. Written & produced by Rebecca Young Music by Brendan Jones

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• RANZCOG Clinical Guideline: Miscarriage, Recurrent Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy (C-Gyn 38)
• Hard to Bear: Investigating the Science and Silence of Miscarriage - book by Isy Oderberg
• The Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition

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The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).