This free NP Circle webinar took place on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The session aimed to focus on expanding options for primary care patients who need alternatives to estrogen-containing methods.
Learning objectives
Tailor contraceptive options for patients at different reproductive stages
Select safe, effective contraception for patients with risk factors or comorbidities (e.g., smoking, obesity, migraines, hypertension)
Evaluate risks and benefits of combined vs. progestin-only options in special populations
Explore real-world implementation through patient scenarios
About the speaker
Dr. Dustin Costescu is an Assistant Professor, Family Planning Specialist, in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at McMaster University and an Obstetrician-Gynaecologist at Hamilton Health Sciences with a fellowship in family planning, and also holds a Masters of Healthcare Management from the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA. In Canada, Dr. Costescu is currently serving as Co-Chair of the SOGC Sexual Health and Reproductive Equity committee. Since June 2024, he has also been a Director of the Board at the SOGC.
This webinar was sponsored by Duchesnay.
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