Women’s and Children’s Health Update: Contraception in Adolescence

In this episode:

– The most important issues to be covered when discussing contraception with younger patients
– Managing confidentiality in adolescent consultations
– The advantages of longer acting contraceptive methods in younger patients
 

Host: Dr Terri Foran, Sexual Health Physician; Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW

Guest: Dr Kathy McNamee, Medical Director, Family Planning Victoria; Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University; Lead Writer, Contraception Section, Therapeutic Guidelines on Sexual Health
 

Total time: 20 mins
Recommended Resources:
– Family Planning Victoria’s information on IUDs
– Australian Family Planning Organisations in each State

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