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12/7/1943 – 24/02/2026 Frederick Malcolm Graham died suddenly and unexpectedly on 24 February 2026, aged 82. Freddie was an ebullient character, remembered not only for his considerable clinical skills but also his memorable laugh, his gregariousness, and his constant commitment to the highest quality patient care that he could deliver. He was born in England... The post Obituary – Dr Frederick…
15/11/1938 – 21/02/2026 The Victorian medical community honours the life of Dr James (Jim) Anastasios, whose legacy is etched into the lives of the ten thousand infants he delivered and the generations of clinicians he mentored. Jim’s medical journey began in 1957 when he was awarded the Daffyd Lewis Scholarship, a prestigious opportunity for those... The post Obituary – Dr James Anastasios…
In this issue of O&G Magazine, we take a look at a woman who had a considerable impact in the early history of women’s health in Australia – Dame Constance Elizabeth D’arcy. Early Years The youngest of nine children, Constance D’Arcy was born in the rural town of Rylstone, New South Wales, in 1879. After... The post Historical Collection: Dame Constance Elizabeth D’arcy appeared first on O&G…
The question of whether to retain the cervix often arises when considering the route and type of hysterectomy in benign disease. A subtotal or supracervical hysterectomy refers to the removal of the uterine corpus with retention of the cervix, whilst a total hysterectomy involves the removal of both. Traditionally, both procedures were feasible through a... The post Cervix in Hysterectomy: To Keep…
The humble speculum is among the most commonly used instruments in obstetrics and gynaecology. The history of the speculum is as chequered as it is long. The earliest known speculum dates back to 79AD, where a bronze speculum was unearthed from the ashy ruins of Pompeii.1 There are even earlier reports of speculums made from... The post Reinventing the Wheel: New and Emerging Alternative Speculum…
Case Study A 53-year-old presented to the emergency department (ED) with a six-week history of increasing vaginal odour and pelvic pain on the background of a 12-month history of vaginal bleeding. Her periods had become irregular, and she was unsure of her menopausal status. Her medical history was significant for anxiety, depression, haemochromatosis, and polymyalgia.... The post When…
This feature sees Professor Boon Lim in conversation with women’s health leaders in a broad range of leadership positions. We hope you find this an interesting and inspiring read. Introducing Dr Marilla Druitt Dr Marilla Druitt is an obstetrician and gynaecologist based in Geelong who practises in public and private practice post RANZCOG/AGES training. Dr... The post Leaders in Focus: Dr Marilla…
Introduction Every gynaecologist remembers the first time they opened a large cervical fibroid. The plan always sounds straightforward in clinic. In theatre, it rarely is. The bladder sits forward, the ureters are dragged medially, and the uterine vessels disappear into a mass that has quietly rewritten the pelvic anatomy. Cervical fibroids account for roughly 0.6%... The post Large Cervical…
Introduction Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) of the cervix is a precursor to invasive adenocarcinoma but behaves differently from squamous precancer. Its endocervical location, multifocality, and potential for skip lesions make detection and complete excision challenging. AIS is human papillomavirus (HPV) related and may coexist with squamous dysplasia. It is most strongly associated with high-risk…
Dr Laura Gerhardy is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist at Nepean Hospital, NSW, and a researcher with the University of Sydney. Dr Kathryn Warwick is an O&G Registrar at Nepean Hospital. They think evidence should be fun! Across 2. The recommended screening interval for cervical screening tests in Australia is _ _ _ _ years.... The post Dilating Your Mind: A Cervix Crossword appeared first on…
