Clinical Chats: a Podcast for Sexual and Reproductive Health Professionals

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Detailed guest interviews connect sexual and reproductive health protocols with patient autonomy, communication, access, and the realities of clinical practice.

Clinical Chats: a Podcast for Sexual and Reproductive Health Professionals turns clinical guidance into careful, usable conversations. Guest interviews stay close to decisions made in the exam room, from conducting an HIV risk assessment and interpreting syphilis tests to…

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Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for AdolescentsMar 26, 2025

A steady adolescent care guide that turns confidentiality, screening, and family involvement into usable clinical language.

This episode treats adolescent sexual and reproductive health care as a real clinic visit, not a slogan. Dr. Aletha Akers, Dr. Kristen Metcalf-Wilson, and Dr.

Combatting Congenital Syphilis: Point-of-Care Testing and Same Day TreatmentApr 16, 2024

A practical clinic discussion of syphilis testing, same day treatment, and the work of making it fit day to day.

The episode treats point of care syphilis testing as a clinic problem, not a policy slogan, and that is where it is most useful. It lays out when same day testing and treatment may fit in Title X and other sexual and reproductive health settings, then gets into the unglamorous…

Harm Reduction and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare for WomenOct 20, 2023

A careful clinical discussion of harm reduction, pregnancy, and matching care to the patient’s actual needs.

The episode treats harm reduction as both a philosophy and a clinical practice for sexual and reproductive healthcare professionals, and it stays focused on what clinicians should do. Dr.

HIV, Pregnancy, and Reproductive JusticeAug 31, 2023

A practical look at HIV, pregnancy, and reproductive justice.

Clinical Chats closes its reproductive justice series with a tight discussion of HIV, pregnancy, and how clinicians can support patients who want to become pregnant while living with HIV. The conversation stays practical.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Adolescent and Young MalesMar 30, 2023

A practical, clinic-facing look at adolescent male sexual and reproductive health, with a clear focus on prevention and PrEP.

This episode looks at sexual and reproductive health care for adolescent and young male clients with a practical lens. It starts with how adolescence is defined and keeps the focus on care that can still work as young men's needs change.

The Intersection of Environmental Health and Reproductive JusticeMar 28, 2023

A clinical look at environmental exposures in reproductive care.

This episode treats environmental health as part of reproductive justice and routine reproductive care, not a side topic. It defines the environment in plain terms: where people live, work, play, and worship, then connects that frame to pregnancy and preconception visits as…

The Gendered Burdens of Pregnancy PreventionJan 27, 2023

A serious look at how birth control responsibility gets assigned, and how that can constrain reproductive autonomy.

The conversation treats the gendering of birth control as a reproductive-justice issue, asking who is expected to prevent pregnancy and how that burden falls along gender lines. Katherine Atchison's exchange with Crystal E.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Health Disparities Among Trans and Gender Diverse People in the US

    Hidden gem

    Clinical Chats turns to health needs and disparities among trans and gender diverse people in the U.S.

    ·27m·1 clip
  2. 2

    Menstrual Health and Fertility in Title X Care

    ·30m
  3. 3

    Introduction to QFP

    ·31m
  4. 4

    Understanding Ohio v. Becerra

    Hidden gem

    Clinical Chats, from the Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, focuses on Ohio v.

    ·21m·1 clip
  5. 5

    Chronic Pelvic Pain - Early Detection, Pain Management, and Fertility Goals

    ·29m
  6. 6

    Sterilization and Reproductive Justice

    Hidden gem

    This episode looks at sterilization as a contraceptive option in the United States.

    ·28m·1 clip
  7. 7

    Combatting Congenital Syphilis: Conventional Testing and Treatment

    Hidden gem

    The conversation centers on routine syphilis testing and treatment in sexual and reproductive health care.

    ·33m·2 clips
  8. 8

    Addressing Pregnancy-Associated Deaths: An Overview

    Hidden gem

    Clinical Chats: a Podcast for Sexual and Reproductive Health Professionals uses Maeve Wallace, PhD, to separate pregnancy-related death from pregnancy-associated death, including causes such as hemorrhage, preeclampsia, suicide, homicide, and car accidents.

    ·22m·1 clip
  9. 9

    Anal Pathology in Title X Settings

    Hidden gem

    This episode introduces what Title X and sexual and reproductive health clinicians should know about anal pathology.

    ·27m·1 clip
  10. 10

    Addressing Pregnancy-Associated Deaths: IPV and Homicide

    Hidden gem

    Clinical Chats looks at how intimate partner violence contributes to pregnancy-associated death in the United States.

    ·29m·1 clip
  11. 11

    Conducting an HIV Risk Assessment in Family Planning Settings

    Hidden gem

    Clinical Chats shifts into HIV risk assessment in family planning settings.

    ·45m·3 clips
  12. 12

    Coding with Ann Episode 24: Updates on Common LARC Miscodes

    Hidden gem

    Clinical Chats’ "Coding with Ann Episode 24: Updates on Common LARC Miscodes" focuses on how to bill IUDs and implants correctly, with Anne Finn walking through same-day counseling, insertion, pregnancy testing, and STI screening.

    ·22m·1 clip
  13. 13

    First Steps in Fertility: Talking, Screening, and Testing

    A clinical podcast for sexual and reproductive health professionals discussing first steps in fertility, including talking, screening, and testing.

    Mar 10, 2026·40m
  14. 14

    STI Express Visits

    This episode features Amy Weber from Denver Sexual Health Clinic discussing STI Express visits, which are streamlined appointments for asymptomatic patients, often handled by RNs.

    Jul 24, 2025·18m·1 clip
  15. 15

    Burnout and Resilience in SRH Settings

    This episode discusses burnout and resilience in sexual and reproductive health settings, featuring experts Dr.

    Jun 24, 2025·18m·1 clip
  16. 16

    Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for Adolescents

    Clinical Chats turns to adolescent sexual and reproductive health care.

    Mar 26, 2025·41m·2 clips
  17. 17

    Clinical Chats Season 2 Minisode

    Hosts introduce themselves and preview the upcoming season of a podcast for sexual and reproductive health professionals.

    Feb 3, 2025·5m
  18. 18

    The Current State of Contraceptive Access and Equity

    Dr.

    Aug 27, 2024·19m·1 clip
  19. 19

    Pain Management During In-Office Gynecological Procedures

    Dr.

    Aug 14, 2024·17m·1 clip
  20. 20

    Combatting Congenital Syphilis: The Role of DIS

    Jun 25, 2024·29m·1 clip
  21. 21

    Combatting Congenital Syphilis: Point-of-Care Testing and Same Day Treatment

    Clinical Chats focuses on point-of-care testing and same-day treatment for syphilis.

    Apr 16, 2024·29m
  22. 22

    Addressing Pregnancy-Associated Deaths: Mental Health and Suicide

    Dr.

    Mar 26, 2024·19m·1 clip
  23. 23

    Addressing Pregnancy-Associated Deaths: SUD and Overdose

    Hidden gem

    This episode of Clinical Chats features Dr.

    Feb 27, 2024·14m·1 clip
  24. 24

    Harm Reduction and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare for Women

    Hidden gem

    Clinical Chats turns to harm reduction counseling in sexual and reproductive healthcare with Mishka Turplin, MD, MPH.

    Oct 20, 2023·40m·1 clip
  25. 25

    HIV, Pregnancy, and Reproductive Justice

    Katherine Atchison closes the series by focusing on HIV, pregnancy, and reproductive justice.

    Aug 31, 2023·29m·10 clips
  26. 26

    An Overview of OPill

    This episode features Dr.

    Aug 3, 2023·16m·1 clip
  27. 27

    Coding with Ann Episode 23: Billing and Coding for Early Pregnancy Loss Management

    Jul 11, 2023·19m
  28. 28

    Coding with Ann Episode 22: Updated Guidance on E/M Codes

    Coding expert Ann Finn explains the major 2021 updates to Evaluation and Management (E&M) outpatient visit coding guidelines for sexual and reproductive health professionals.

    May 31, 2023·18m·2 clips
  29. 29

    Special Minisode: Introducing the Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health

    This episode announces the rebranding of the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning and its podcast to better reflect inclusive, patient-centered sexual and reproductive health services.

    Apr 17, 2023·5m
  30. 30

    Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Adolescent and Young Males

    Hidden gem

    Katherine Acheson opens the conversation by introducing an April 2023 Clinician Cafe on reimagining sexual and reproductive health services for male clients.

    Mar 30, 2023·25m·1 clip
  31. 31

    The Intersection of Environmental Health and Reproductive Justice

    Hidden gem

    The host opens by framing environmental health through reproductive justice.

    Mar 28, 2023·26m·1 clip
  32. 32

    An Introduction to the Indian Health Service and American Indian and Alaska Native Health Disparities

    Hidden gem

    Catherine Atchison opens the conversation with a direct question about the Indian health care system.

    Feb 16, 2023·27m·1 clip
  33. 33

    The Gendered Burdens of Pregnancy Prevention

    Hidden gem

    Katherine Atchison starts with a pointed question about the gendering of birth control.

    Jan 27, 2023·33m·2 clips
  34. 34

    Coding with Ann Episode 21: Updates on Common Codes for IUD-Related Services

    This episode covers best practices for billing and coding IUD-related services, including insertion, removal, and reinsertion, with a focus on proper reimbursement.

    Jan 12, 2023·14m
  35. 35

    Coding with Ann Episode 20: Updates on Common Miscodes for LARC Services

    A healthcare coding expert discusses common miscodes for long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) services and their impact on revenue.

    Dec 16, 2022·20m
  36. 36

    Accessing Emergency Contraception

    An interview with Dr.

    Dec 14, 2022·22m
  37. 37

    Coding with Ann Episode 19: Updates on ICD-10 Codes for Common Contraceptive Visits

    Dec 12, 2022·16m
  38. 38

    Adoption and Informed Consent

    Dec 6, 2022·35m
  39. 39

    Coding with Ann Episode 18: Coding for Hypertension

    Nov 8, 2022·15m
  40. 40

    Policy Considerations for Title X Clinicians in 2022

    Nov 1, 2022·20m
  41. 41

    An Introduction to Reproductive Justice

    Oct 25, 2022·18m
  42. 42

    Coding with Ann Episode 17: Updated Billing and Coding for FABMs

    Oct 6, 2022·10m
  43. 43

    Risk Mitigation in Family Planning Services

    Oct 4, 2022·20m
  44. 44

    Coding with Ann Episode 16: Updated Telehealth Recommendations

    Sep 19, 2022·20m
  45. 45

    Coding with Ann Episode 15: Updated Billing and Coding Guidance for Implant Contraception

    Aug 25, 2022·12m
  46. 46

    Understanding Dobbs and Title X

    Aug 2, 2022·18m
  47. 47

    Providing Basic Infertility Services in Title X Settings

    Jul 14, 2022·19m
  48. 48

    Preventing Congenital Syphilis

    Jul 7, 2022·16m
  49. 49

    Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare for MSM Patients

    Jun 2, 2022·25m
  50. 50

    STIs, PID, and Infertility

    Apr 18, 2022·25m
  51. 51

    SUD and Family Planning: A Patient Perspective

    Mar 25, 2022·30m
  52. 52

    The Intersection of Maternal Health and Cardiovascular Disease

    Mar 9, 2022·21m
  53. 53

    An Introduction to Teen Dating Violence

    Feb 28, 2022·29m
  54. 54

    Providing Care for Adolescents with Disabilities

    This episode discusses providing sexual and reproductive healthcare to adolescents with disabilities, including definitions and clinical considerations.

    Jan 19, 2022·28m
  55. 55

    Discussing the 2021 Title X Final Rule

    Nov 9, 2021·12m
  56. 56

    COVID-19: Looking Back, Looking Forward

    Sep 10, 2021·29m
  57. 57

    PCOS in Today's World

    Jul 16, 2021·20m
  58. 58

    PCOS, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome

    Jul 16, 2021·28m
  59. 59

    Clinician Café Minisode

    Jun 23, 2021·6m
  60. 60

    Epidemiology of Hypertension in US Women

    May 13, 2021·16m
  61. 61

    Hypertension and Reproductive Health

    May 13, 2021·17m
  62. 62

    Coding with Ann Episode 14: E/M Coding Changes

    Apr 28, 2021·18m
  63. 63

    Understanding Long COVID-19

    Mar 19, 2021·19m
  64. 64

    COVID-19 and Health Disparities

    Mar 16, 2021·32m
  65. 65

    Exploring the New CDC Guidelines for Gonorrhea Treatment

    A discussion of new CDC treatment recommendations for gonorrhea infections with an infectious disease expert.

    Feb 26, 2021·26m
  66. 66

    Implementing the 2019 ASCCP Guidelines

    This episode discusses the new ASCCP risk management guidelines for abnormal cervical cancer screening tests and their implementation in clinics.

    Jan 20, 2021·26m
  67. 67

    COVID-19 and Interconception & Preconception Care & Counseling

    Dec 23, 2020·20m
  68. 68

    Introducing the NCTCFP Clinician Cafes!

    Dec 16, 2020·1m
  69. 69

    A Review of SUD and MOUD for Family Planning Clinicians

    An overview of substance use disorder and medications for opioid use disorder for clinicians in family planning settings.

    Dec 2, 2020·35m
  70. 70

    Coding with Ann Episode 13: PEP

    Oct 22, 2020·9m
  71. 71

    COVID-19, Hormonal Contraception, and Hypercoagulability

    Sep 21, 2020·16m
  72. 72

    Testing and Treatment for Syphilis

    Aug 17, 2020·20m
  73. 73

    Signs, Symptoms, and Staging of Syphilis

    Aug 3, 2020·18m
  74. 74

    The Current State of Syphilis in the US

    Jul 16, 2020·18m
  75. 75

    Adolescent Care During COVID-19

    Jun 24, 2020·31m
  76. 76

    COVID-19 and Family Planning: Interviews from the Field, Part Three

    Jun 10, 2020·15m
  77. 77

    Providing Patient-Centered Counseling Via Telehealth During COVID-19

    Jun 2, 2020·24m
  78. 78

    Addressing Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19

    May 20, 2020·27m
  79. 79

    COVID-19 and Family Planning: Interviews from the Field, Part 2

    Apr 28, 2020·18m
  80. 80

    Coding with Ann Episode 12: COVID-19 and Telehealth Services

    Apr 21, 2020·16m
  81. 81

    COVID-19 and Family Planning: Interviews from the Field, Part 1

    Apr 13, 2020·14m
  82. 82

    An Introduction to the Optimal Health Model for Family Planning Clinicians

    Feb 17, 2020·0m
  83. 83

    Counseling Patients and Parents on the HPV Vaccine

    Nov 26, 2019·14m
  84. 84

    An Overview of Adolescent Brain Development for Family Planning Clinicians

    Nov 6, 2019·24m
  85. 85

    Coding with Ann: Coding for SBIRT

    Aug 20, 2019·11m
  86. 86

    Coding with Ann: Coding for Fertility Awareness-Based Methods

    Jun 11, 2019·8m
  87. 87

    All Hands on Deck: Rising Rates of STDs & Where To Go Next?

    Aug 31, 2018·21m
  88. 88

    Understanding Bias and Its Effects on Healthcare Service Delivery

    Aug 28, 2018·38m
  89. 89

    In Clinic: A QFP Counseling Podcast Series, Episode 3

    Aug 1, 2018·5m
  90. 90

    In Clinic: A QFP Counseling Podcast Series, Episode 1

    Aug 1, 2018·7m
  91. 91

    In Clinic: A QFP Counseling Podcast Series, Episode 2

    Aug 1, 2018·5m
  92. 92

    Coding with Ann: ICD-10 Codes for Each Birth Control Method

    Apr 27, 2018·10m
  93. 93

    Coding with Ann: Best Practices for ICD-10 Diagnosis Coding for STD & HIV Screening

    Dec 13, 2017·13m
  94. 94

    Coding with Ann: Common Modifiers for Billing Family Planning Services

    Oct 17, 2017·15m
  95. 95

    Coding with Ann: Coding IUD Services

    Aug 2, 2017·14m
  96. 96

    Coding with Ann: Best Practices for Implant Coding & Reimbursement

    May 25, 2017·9m
  97. 97

    Coding with Ann: E/M Coding Using Counseling Time

    Apr 24, 2017·13m
  98. 98

    Coding with Ann: October 2016 Changes to ICD-10

    Nov 14, 2016·13m
  99. 99

    Coding with Ann: Common Miscoding of LARC Services

    Nov 14, 2016·18m
  100. 100

    Coding with Ann: Common Codes for Contraception

    Nov 14, 2016·16m
  101. 101

    Zika Virus: A Podcast for Professionals Providing Family Planning Services

    Jun 27, 2016·23m
  102. 102

    The STD Crisis in America: Where We are and What Can Be Done

    Mar 30, 2016·31m