The Monthly
We host monthly seminars via zoom where we members of our network are able to present talks and facilitate discussions on a variety of menstrual cycle health research. Sign up to our mailing list to stay up to date with upcoming seminars and see the information below to get an idea of what we talk about.
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March 2025 - Student Presentations
Liz Jonas,
Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago
“Mapping Epistemic (In)justices in Gynecological Care”Isabel Pearson ,
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Massey University
Fertility tracking apps that use hormone tracking technology through urine testing.Nicole De Jesus
Monash University
“Effects of hormonal therapies on control of weight and cardiometabolic health in women”Rose Harper
Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago
“Novel Methods for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis”Elizabeth Derby
Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago
“Investigating neutrophil extracellular traps as a biomarker for endometriosis”Jackie Smalldridge
Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago
“Understanding misogyny in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Aotearoa/New Zealand “_____________
October 2024 - Olivia Hall and Katie McCullough
“An Intro to STIEF: Sexually Transmitted Infections Education Foundation”
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September 2024 - Various
“Research Bites” - This month we heard small updates from ongoing projects within the Network
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August 2024 - Ragnar Anderson
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa"Parents and Young People’s Communication about Sex, Sexuality and Relationships: Meaning-Making and Affect" - Special Edition on Periods and Puberty
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July 2024 - Caroline Decourt and Greg Anderson
Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago"The Role of Neuropeptides in Preventing Miscarriage and How Body Weight Impacts Fertility"
_____________June 2024 - Dr. Mike Armour
NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University"The role of medicinal Cannabis in treating gynaecological pain"
_____________May 2024 - Fiona McNamara and Belinda Narayanan
“Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa - Health promotion strategy and menstrual health resources”
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April 2024 - Dr Sathana Ponnampalam
“Clinical Perspective on the Abnormal Uterine Bleeding guidelines”
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March 2024 - Deborah Bush
“Endometriosis Awareness Month - Awareness Campaigns and Who is Shouting What from the Rooftops?”
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February 2024 - Bryndl Hohmann-Marriott
“Reporting Back: Society for Menstrual Cycle Research”
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October 2023 - Elizabeth Bromley
“Holistic perspectives on presentation and intervention of PCOS”
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September 2023 - Dr Emma O’Loughlin
“Menstrual Health in a Sports Medicine Context”
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August 2023 - General Updates Session
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July 2023 - Kate Sparks
“Designing New Zealand Focused Menstrual Education Resources”
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Have an exciting research idea, newly found results or looking for feedback? Our monthly seminars are the perfect place for you to share ideas and information get in contact or email menstrualhealth@otago.ac.nz for more information.