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Half Day

GAHC And The Gynaecologist: Ethics, Practical And Evidence-Based In The South African Context

Sexual Health

Facilitator: Dr M Du Toit
Faculty: Prof E. de Vries, Dr N. Chilimigras, Dr M. du Toit, Dr M. Martin

Registration Category	Workshop Fee
SASOG Member Specialist	R1600.00
Non Member Specialist	R2000.00
Registrars, GP’s & Pensioners	R1440.00

Summary

Gender-affirming healthcare is increasingly part of everyday gynaecological practice, yet many clinicians still feel uncertain, underprepared, or anxious about managing these consultations confidently and compassionately.

This interactive workshop offers a safe, practical, and evidence-based space to build confidence in caring for transgender and gender-diverse patients within the South African healthcare context. Through expert-led discussions, real-world clinical cases, role-play, and small-group learning, participants will explore the ethical foundations of care, inclusive communication, basics of hormone therapy, contraception, fertility, cervical screening, pelvic pain, and trauma-informed practice.

Whether you are new to gender-affirming healthcare or looking to strengthen your existing practice, this workshop will equip you with practical tools, clearer clinical pathways, and the confidence to provide respectful, patient-centred care.

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session that moves beyond theory into the realities of clinical practice, because every patient deserves safe, dignified, evidence-based care.

Programme

Time	Topic	Speaker
14:00 – 14:10	Welcome & framing
	Why this matters in contemporary gynaecological practice Common clinician concerns and misconceptions Workshop objectives and creating a safe discussion space
14:10 -15:00	SESSION 1 Practical GAHC for the Gynaecologist (50 min) Demystifying Care in Everyday Practice
	Hormones in GAHC: What the Gynaecologist Needs to Know Basics of hormone therapy relevant to practice What you can manage confidently When and where to refer	Dr Nicole Chilimigras
	When Gender Diversity Enters Your Consulting Room Common clinical scenarios: Contraception and fertility Cervical screening Pelvic pain Unwanted bleeding on testosterone therapy	Dr Marlena du Toit
	Interactive audience discussion throughout
15:00 – 15:10	Comfort Break
15:10-15:45	SESSION 2 Ethical & Communication Challenges in Practice (35 min) Navigating Complexity with Confidence
	Video input: Ethical principles in gender-affirming healthcare South African realities and contextual challenges Reflecting on bias, discomfort, and professional responsibility	Prof Elma de Vries (TBC)
	Facilitated discussion: Trauma-informed communication Inclusive language in practice “What feels challenging in your current practice?”
15:45 – 16:25	SESSION 3 Case-Based Learning – Making It Real (40 min) Facilitators: Dr Megan Martin & Dr Nicole Chilimigras
	Interactive case discussions: Cervical screening in a transgender patient Fertility counselling and future planning Trauma-informed pelvic examination Managing uncertainty in practice
	Plenary feedback and practical take-home approaches
16:25 – 16:30	Closing Reflections
	One thing you will do differently tomorrow Practical resources and referral pathways Final Q&A

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