Taking a sexual history, STIs and contraception

GP & HP Professional Development Activity

In this presentation Dr Kathy McNamee reviews the approach to taking a sexual history when appropriate and what STI tests may be approprite to order. Associate Professor Beverley Vollenhoven discusses contraception through the midlife years of 35-45 reviewing the available contraception options.

Presenters

Dr Kathy McNamee
Senior Medical Officer, Family Planning Victoria

Associate Professor Beverley Vollenhoven
Head of Gynaecology, Southern Health

Topics include:

• Strategies to obtain a full sexual history
• Appropriate screening for STIs
• What are the contraceptive options in midlife
• Are contraceptive options in midlife different
• The risks and benefits of these options

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Program Outline

Part 1
Sexual History and STIs in Midlife (31 min)

Part 2
Contraception in Midlife (20 min)

Case Studies and Questions (9 min)

Points Available

RACGP: Allocated 2 points (Category 2 - Women's Health) in the RACGP QA&CPD Program for the 2008-2010 triennium 

ACRRM: TBA

RANZCOG: TBA

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Content updated April 27, 2009