Sexual Health: Why It's Important and How to Help Patients Struggling with It

Overview

Needs Statement

Physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals need to receive regular updates on practice guidelines, the latest scientific advances, and translational efforts in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The series aims to increase the knowledge and skills of the learners in select topic areas to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and management of obstetric and gynecologic disorders. The series will also address unique ethical challenges in the field.

Target Audience

Physicians, medical students, fellows, residents, and other health professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Identify ways to approach the topic of sex with patients in a comfortable way.
  • Demonstrate a greater understanding of hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
  • Develop a plan to clinically treat patients with sexual disorders.
  • Review the anatomy of the vulva and the clitoris to better identify the location of sexual pain.
  • Categorize types of sexual/vulvar pain based on underlying etiology and how to treat them.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Ethics
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
02/01/2024
Course expires: 
02/28/2026
Cost:
$1.00
Rating: 
0

Accreditation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Ethics
  • 1.00 Participation

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Price

Cost:
$1.00
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