Join us on October 16 at 7:00 PM ET for a FREE, exclusive NP Circle webinar sponsored by Duchesnay: Contraception Beyond the Basics, presented by Dr. Dustin Costescu. This session will focus on expanding options for primary care patients who need alternatives to estrogen-containing methods.
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.
How to Register
NPs and NP students in Canada: RSVP on NP Circle. Not a member yet? Join for free at npcircle.ca/community
NPs and NP students outside Canada: Register at npcircle.ca/webinars.