Mahnaz Bahri Khomami
@BahriMahnaz
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PhD Midwife Researcher in pregnancy outcomes and polycystic ovary syndrome
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined January 2019
Did you know it takes an average 6.5 years for an endometriosis diagnosis? NHMRC-funded research led by @Jodie_Avery from @uniofadelaide is working to shorten this delay for young people – with the help of AI! #EndoAwareness2025
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) impacts 17M pregnancies annually, raising risks for pregnancy complications. My latest study underscores midwives' key role in improving outcomes via early screening—but highlights gaps in their training & journals ( https://t.co/rpSaxptYia).
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Congrats @BahriMahnaz @HelenaTeede @ayamousa_phd & team, on not just one, but TWO pubs in @NatureComms. Both inform the Intl PCOS Guideline & highlight the importance of diagnosing #PCOS before or during #pregnancy to improve birth & pregnancy outcomes.⬇️🧵 https://t.co/s4tg1LWnhC
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Nature Communications - This systematic review and meta-analysis provides evidence that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a risk factor for adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth, fetal...
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Our new paper - a Delphi consensus study for identifying stakeholder recommendations for identifying risk predictors for gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
mdpi.com
A composite cardiometabolic risk prediction tool will support the systematic identification of women at increased cardiometabolic risk during pregnancy to enable early screening and intervention.
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I always discuss family planning with my PCOS patients from the first appointment. #PCOS may make conception trickier, but with the right support, your chances are just as good. Optimizing preconception health and starting a family before 35 can help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
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Concerns with reproductive features of PCOS don't end after conception and miscarriage risks! How can we support pregnancies to prevent prematurity and ensure appropriate foetal growth? #PCOS #PregnancyCare #MaternalHealth
https://t.co/3z0xLfwKgC
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Nature Communications - This systematic review and meta-analysis provides evidence that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a risk factor for adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth, fetal...
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To those involved in preconception and pregnancy care: What is your care plan for women with PCOS, given their increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes? https://t.co/x4LadRCyZN
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Nature Communications - This meta-analysis demonstrates that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes such as miscarriage, gestational diabetes, hypertensive...
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Recent evidence synthesis for the 2023 PCOS guideline showed increased risks for adverse pregnancy outcomes in both mothers ( https://t.co/QLqDAfQuUS…) and their offspring ( https://t.co/2mEZmwPPxU…) in PCOS.
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Thrilled to announce that I have mentored a medical intern to published in JAMA Dermatology! Nothing beats the joy of guiding the next generation of clinicians and researchers. Congratulations! 🌟 #MedicalMentorship #AcademicMedicine #FutureDoctors #PCOSResearch
This systematic review highlights the potential of laser and light hair reduction therapies, both as stand-alone treatments and in combination with other pharmacological agents in PCOS. https://t.co/52p2gAJNHe
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The Research Topic, "A Lifecourse Perspective on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Bridging Gaps in Research and Practice", is open for submissions! Contribute or find out more⬇️ https://t.co/wXMmPN3iNQ
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Congratulations to Dr @RhondaGarad, Head of Education at #MCHRI & the whole AHLD Program Team for winning a @Monash_FMNHS Dean's Award for Excellence in Education. 👏
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🧵The 2023 International #PCOS Guideline has been launched today! 👏 Hear from Lead, Prof @HelenaTeede about how it will improve the lives of women with PCOS, the changes in the 2023 Guideline & the new Translation Program resources. See the Guideline: https://t.co/xcLAcQ48aM
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#vaping is on the increase amongst youth, despite the health risks😬 🤔How can we support our youth to #saynotovapes? @Uni_Newcastle & @HMRIAustralia need #Parents and their child (aged 12-15) to join their study so our youth can have a healthy future✨ https://t.co/4BJiGpy5Og
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Work led by @rebecca_madill features in the latest @CreHipp #research BITE, looking at the importance of #consumer and #community involvement in optimising antenatal care for women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. https://t.co/cz62Sgcl0F
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Important @abcnews article with @HelenaTeede about upcoming #PCOS international guidelines, empowerment, healthy lifestyle & limiting weight stigma. Includes the free Ask PCOS App https://t.co/lnH7QhfD3c with 39K users in 183 countries https://t.co/Wmc39yaKAl via @ABCaustralia
abc.net.au
Draft international guidelines on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) highlight how weight stigma — being judged or discriminated against because of our weight — can prevent women from getting the...
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NHMRC gives gender equity & women in healthcare leadership a boost. The #MCHRI-led @AWHLproject has received funding from the @nhmrc & 17 partners, & also announced 30 scholarships in the Women in Leadership Scholarship Program.
monash.edu
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Women remain under-represented in the most senior roles in health and social care. Professor @HelenaTeede AM of @MCHRImonash has received a Partnership Project grant to improve leadership equity in health care. Read about the six funded projects: https://t.co/WspZpUDJGc 1/2
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Our National Women’s Health and Wellbeing Scorecard is out today. It shows ⬆️ gender inequity, ⬇️ declining health & ⬆️psychological distress & calls for a dedicated institute to support women's health, wellbeing & equity. Read about it: https://t.co/moJ650sjsY
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Here's a brief summary of the process of developing an evidence-based guideline for #PCOS. Countless hours of research, collaboration and rigorous analysis on topics and questions that are prioritised by stakeholders and consumers.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 8-13% of reproductive-aged women, impacts biopsychosocial factors and creates a significant health-related economic burden across the reproductive, metabolic...
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