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There are a plethora of choices when it comes to oral contraception, and knowing which option is best for which patient can be tricky. Plus, as in so many areas of medicine, what happens in the real world isn't always covered in the textbooks.

Enrol in this masterclass on the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) for the latest understanding around the physiology, pharmacology and prescribing of oral contraception.

Featuring leading women’s health expert Dr Terri Foran and a discussion panel of leading experts – Dr Deborah Bateson, Assoc Prof Rod Baber and Dr Lina Safro – this masterclass will cover a wide range of information on the OCP, including:

  • basic physiology and pharmacology
  • basic, intermediate, and advanced prescribing
  • management of common side effects
  • common questions
  • curly cases and tricky scenarios

This is an excellent opportunity to refresh or extend your knowledge on oral contraception which will help you best support your female patients with the latest expertise.

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Topics in this masterclass

  • Part 1 - Physiology and Pharmacology of Oral Contraception

    Dr Terri Foran | 32 mins of CPD

    In this presentation, well-known women's health expert Dr Terri Foran outlines the basic physiology that underpins female fertility and the targets for oral contraception. She will outline how the various pharmacological agents work, comparing effectiveness as well as safety issues to ensure prescribing clinicians can make evidenced-based decisions for each individual patient who wants to avoid falling pregnant.

  • Part 2 - Basic and Intermediate Prescription of Oral Contraception Prescribing oral contraception: Who, what, and why?

    Dr Terri Foran | 36 mins of CPD

    There are a plethora of choices when it comes to oral contraception. Knowing which option is best for which patient can be tricky. In this talk, Dr Terri Foran will outline a practical framework which will help guide GPs through this decision-making process, so they can be confident their patient is prescribed the most appropriate pill for them. Understanding common side effects and how to manage them, adjust dosage or trial a different agent or combination of agents will be covered.

  • Part 3 - Advanced Prescribing, Common Questions, and Curly Cases

    Dr Terri Foran, Dr Deborah Bateson, Dr Lina Safro and Associate Professor Rod Baber | 55 mins of CPD

    How can we use the OCP in women with a history of DVT, migraine or perimenopause? As in so many areas of medicine, what happens in the real world isn't always covered in the textbooks. In this forum, chaired by Dr Terri Foran, listen to the opinions of three leading experts in the field as they discuss how to manage some of the many challenges clinicians face when dealing with a woman's contraception, including traps and tips that they have learned through experience.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Overview and Instructions

    • About this masterclass

    • CPD Instructions

    • How to complete this course?
  • 2

    Part 1 - Physiology and Pharmacology of Oral Contraception (Approx 1 hr total)

    • Summary and learning outcomes

    • Handbook

    • 1a. Test your knowledge: Basic Reproductive Physiology (2 mins)

    • 1b. Video lecture: Basic Reproductive Physiology (8 mins)

    • 1c. Quiz: Basic Reproductive Physiology (2 mins)

    • 2a. Test your knowledge: Hormonal Contraception (3 mins)

    • 2b. Video lecture: Hormonal Contraception - The Basics (8 mins)

    • 2c. Quiz: Hormonal Contraception (3 mins)

    • 3a. Test your knowledge: Combined Hormonal Contraception (2 mins)

    • 3b. Video lecture: Combined Hormonal Contraception - Comparison of Various Oestrogens and Progestogens (16 mins)

    • 3c. Quiz: Combined Hormonal Contraception (2 mins)
  • 3

    Part 2 - Basic and Intermediate Prescription of Oral Contraception (Approx 1 hr total)

    • Introduction

    • Handbook

    • Video lecture (full): Prescribing oral contraception: Who, what, and why? (36 mins)

    • 1a. Test your knowledge: Practical Aspects of Combined OCP Use (2 mins)

    • 1c. Quiz: Practical Aspects of Combined OCP Use (2 mins)

    • 2a. Test your knowledge: Potential side-effects of Combined OCP Use (1 min)

    • 2c. Quiz: Potential side-effects of Combined OCP Use (1 min)

    • 3a. Test your knowledge: Special cases and non-contraceptive benefits of Combined OCP (2 mins)

    • 3c. Quiz: Special cases and non-contraceptive benefits of Combined OCP (2 mins)

    • 4a. Test your knowledge: The Combined OCP and cancer risk (1 min)

    • 4c. Quiz: The Combined OCP and cancer risk (1 min)

    • 5a. Test your knowledge: Progestogen-only Pills (2 mins)

    • 5c. Quiz: Progestogen-only Pills (2 mins)
  • 4

    Part 3 - Panel: Advanced Prescribing, Common Questions, and Curly Cases (Approx 1.5 hr total)

    • Introduction

    • Handbook

    • Video lecture (full): Oral contraception in the real world (55 mins)

    • 1a. Quiz: Mikayla’s Story- Starting the combined oral contraceptive pill in a young woman (2 mins) - final

    • 2a. Quiz: Brianna’s Story- Advising when there is a family history of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) (2 mins)

    • 3a. Quiz: Matilda’s Story- Managing irregular bleeding in a patient with a contraceptive implant (1 min)

    • 4a. Quiz: Corazon’s Story- Contraceptive options while breastfeeding (2 mins)

    • 5a. Quiz: Noor’s Story- Premenstrual symptoms and contraceptive choice (2 mins)

    • 6a. Quiz: Priya’s Story- The combined oral contraceptive pill and libido (2 mins)

    • 7a. Quiz: Annie’s Story- Contraceptive options in the older woman (2 mins)
  • 5

    Additional learning resources

    • Podcasts/Audio/Video interview

    • Family Planning NSW missed pill advice

    • Australian Contraceptive Pills

    • Troubleshooting Side-effects on Combined Oral Contraception

    • Fact Sheet: Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill Troubleshooting
  • 6

    Industry resources, developments and product information

    • Video: Dr Terri Foran: Contraception – Thinking outside the box (case studies)

    • Video: Slinda Product Explainer

    • Industry showbag and information

    • Sample request form - order online

    • Sample request form - print out (for faxing or calling)

    • Slinda - Besins Healthcare website
  • 7

    Feedback and claim CPD

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    • OCP masterclass feedback 3 test

    • RACGP feedback form