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

Explore comprehensive insights into women's vaginal and sexual health through this 57-minute webinar presented by Dr. Olivia Van Gerwen, an Assistant Professor in the UAB Division of Infectious Diseases and Assistant Medical Director at the UAB Vaginitis Clinic. Learn about the unique sexual health challenges facing cisgender women, who are disproportionately impacted by sexually transmitted infections due to their anatomy and potential for pregnancy. Discover how vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis can lead to unpleasant symptoms including vaginal discharge, odor, and irritation, while also increasing the risk of HIV acquisition and adverse birth outcomes. Understand the prevalence and quality-of-life impacts of vulvovaginal candidiasis, one of the most common vaginal conditions. Examine the epidemiology and clinical features of the three most common vaginal infections, with particular focus on bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis as sexually transmitted or sexually associated conditions. Master diagnostic approaches that combine physical examination, point-of-care testing, and laboratory diagnostics to accurately differentiate between these overlapping clinical conditions. Gain insights into current research advancing vaginal health understanding, including investigations of specific pathogens, vaginal microbiota imbalances, and treatment effectiveness that inform evidence-based guidelines and improve diagnostic accuracy. Participate in a live Q&A session to address specific questions about women's sexual health management and care, with the opportunity to earn PACE credits through Labroots' continuing education program.