Prof Rodney Baber AM

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Prof Rodney Baber AM

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; Clinical Professor, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Sydney; Past President, International Menopause Society and Australasian Menopause Society

Prof Baber is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney. Prof Baber is a life member and Past President of both the Australasian menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. He was editor in chief of Climacteric from 2016-2024 and chair of the scientific programme committee for the 2024 World Congress on Menopause held in Melbourne. His awards include the RANZCOG Distinguished service medal, The IMS Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service awards and Membership of The order of Australia for service to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Progesterone for postmenopausal women

In this Product Explainer, Prof Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney and Head of the Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, explains when to use; how to use; and why to use progesterone for postmenopausal women. (6 mins)

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Videos

Estradiol Gel

In this Product Explainer, Professor Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney discusses why estradiol gel should be used, how it is administered and when it should be prescribed and used (4 mins).

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Monographs

Micronised Progesterone and Its Relevance to the Management of the Menopause

This article discusses why some of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Randomised Clinical Trial conclusions are now considered to be exaggerated.

Understand & explain the risks & side effects of MHT

This lecture will clarify risk concepts in MHT, helping GPs understand and apply terms like absolute risk and hazard ratios in clinical decision-making.

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Podcasts

Hormone, Women's health

Menopausal hormone therapy in patients at risk of cancer

Key considerations for assessing suitability, balancing benefits and risks, and individualising care...

By Prof Rodney Baber AM, Kelly Rooke

Clinical Articles

Oncology, Women's health

Menopausal hormone therapy and its cardiovascular benefits

An overview of the evidence and the current recommendations in terms of MHT's role in preventing cardiovascular disease will be discussed as well as its safety in women with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.

By Prof Rodney Baber AM

Podcasts

Cardiology, Hormone, Sexual health, Women's health