Knowledge is Power: Unveiling Women's Vaginal and Sexual Health Insights

Join a comprehensive 57-minute webinar led by Dr. Olivia Van Gerwen, Assistant Professor in UAB's Division of Infectious Diseases, exploring critical aspects of women's vaginal and sexual health. Gain essential knowledge about the three most common vaginal infections, with special focus on bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis. Learn to differentiate between clinical features of these conditions, understand their epidemiology, and master the approach to accurate diagnosis through physical examination, point-of-care testing, and laboratory diagnostics. Discover how these infections disproportionately impact cisgender women and their potential consequences, including increased HIV acquisition risk and adverse birth outcomes. Explore the latest molecular diagnostic tools available for evaluating vaginal symptoms and understand the crucial role of research in advancing vaginal health care. Earn PACE credits while developing expertise in comprehensive sexual healthcare management and evidence-based treatment approaches.