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Helen Paterson imageHelen Paterson is the paper co-ordinator for OBGY 716 Medical Gynaecology II.

Helen is based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dunedin.


Module 1: Fertility

Kate Van Harselaar imageKate Van Harselaar teaches this module.

Kate is based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dunedin.

Topics covered include:

  • Diagnosis and management of infertility, including primary and secondary provision of care
  • Ethical issues


Module 2: Urogynaecology / Incontinence and Prolapse

Micheal StitleyMichael Stitley image teaches this module.

Michael is based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dunedin.

Topics covered include:

  • Evaluation and management of urinary and gynaecological problems including when specialist referral is indicated


Module 3: Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Harm

Cathy Stephenson teaches this module.

Cathy is a GP based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wellington.

Topics covered include:

  • Intimate partner violence
  • Sexual assault


Module 4: Abortion

Janet DownsJanet Downs image teaches this module.

Janet in based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dunedin.

Topics covered include:

  • An overview of abortion issues in New Zealand
  • The referral of patients for abortion, abortion procedures
  • Diagnosis and management of complications following an abortion


Module 5: Gynaecology Oncology I

Photo of Peter Sykes 130Peter Sykes teaches this module.

Peter is based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christchurch.

Topics covered include:

  • Prevention, diagnosis and management of common invasive diseases of the female genital tract


Module 6: Gynaecology Oncology II

Photo of Peter Sykes 130Peter Sykes teaches this module.

Peter is based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christchurch.

Topics covered include:

  • Prevention, diagnosis and management of uterine and ovarian cancers

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