Follow a fictional patient, as she journeys from menarche through to older age, exploring gynaecological health, contraception, fertility, menopause and pelvic health.
Using a life-course model, the session will include:
- Interactive teaching with clear visuals and infographics
- Breakout room case discussions at each life stage
- Evidence-based content using NICE, FSRH, RCOG, BMS and other trusted sources
- Focused slides on diagnosis, investigation and management of key conditions
Clinical threads including:
- Contraceptive care across the life span
- Recognition and management of abnormal bleeding
- Vulval health and prolapse
- When and how to refer
- Addressing stigma and patient concerns
By the end of the training, you can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Describe the hormonal physiology of the menstrual cycle and explain how hormonal changes influence gynaecological health throughout the life course.
- Recognise common gynaecological presentations across different life stages, including adolescence, reproductive years, perimenopause, menopause and older age.
- Identify and manage common conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, vulval disorders, and abnormal uterine bleeding using NICE, FSRH and RCOG guidelines.
- Discuss contraceptive options tailored to age, lifestyle, and medical history, including LARC and when to stop contraception in midlife.
- Demonstrate understanding of referral thresholds and red flags for conditions such as gynaecological cancers and complex pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Understand the principles of pre-conception counselling and perinatal gynaecological care, including fertility advice and postnatal recovery.
- Explore compassionate communication strategies when discussing intimate or sensitive issues across diverse age groups and cultures.
- Apply learning to real-life scenarios using case-based discussions of ”Jasmine” through breakout groups at each stage.
Following the course you will be sent slides and a certificate from BBO Training therefore your contact details will be shared with them.
Please note if you have not already supplied us with your registration number you will be contacted by us as we will need this information to secure your allocation of CPD funding.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to attend this programme. Please specify any requirements you may have.
The cost of the course includes 20% VAT.
This event is funded, through the Training Hub, by public money. Non-attendance therefore comes at a cost to patients, the NHS, and the public. Spaces at our events might be limited and your absence may prevent others from benefiting from the opportunity. If you are no longer able to attend, please notify us by replying to this email as soon as possible. For cancellations less than 72 hours prior to the course start date and all ‘no-shows’, we reserve the right to charge a £50.00 administration fee.