GP Specialist responsibilities related to consent, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, concept of the mature minor
Prior to prescribing - the importance of having a good medical history, gynecological history, family history (e.g. endometriosis, premature ovarian insufficiency etc.) and rare need for physical examination (recommend recording weight, BP and self-collected chlamydia swab)
The first-choice pill is the 30 mg option with levonorgestrel, with a review scheduled after 3 months
Contraceptive choices should consider specific reasons e.g. acne, weight, impact on mood
Common clinical considerations you will encounter - when can women start an OCP after menarche, migraine and contraindications for low dose pill and the long-term use of OCPs



Host: Dr Rebecca Overton | Total Time: 32 mins

Expert: Dr Terri Foran, Sexual Health Physician



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<li>GP Specialist responsibilities related to consent, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, concept of the mature minor</li>
<li>Prior to prescribing - the importance of having a good medical history, gynecological history, family history (e.g. endometriosis, premature ovarian insufficiency etc.) and rare need for physical examination (recommend recording weight, BP and self-collected chlamydia swab)</li>
<li>The first-choice pill is the 30 mg option with levonorgestrel, with a review scheduled after 3 months</li>
<li>Contraceptive choices should consider specific reasons e.g. acne, weight, impact on mood</li>
<li>Common clinical considerations you will encounter - when can women start an OCP after menarche, migraine and contraindications for low dose pill and the long-term use of OCPs</li>
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Host: Dr Rebecca Overton | Total Time: 32 mins
Expert: Dr Terri Foran, Sexual Health Physician
 
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