The National Women’s Health Strategy (2020–2030) considers ‘reduction in the rate of reproductive coercion’, a key measure of success in improving health for women. Our study reviews the outcomes of reproductive coercion (RC) screening in a family planning service. Findings indicate RC was more likely to be disclosed among clients who were unemployed, had a disability or had multiple visits. Clinicians conducting RC screening must have adequate training and resources to both screen and respond to women who disclose RC.

The importance that sexual health plays in the quality of life of reproductive-aged women following radiation therapy has been largely unexplored in the literature. Our findings illustrated that most domains of sexual function are negatively affected in our study population. This information can assist with counselling patients regarding survivorship issues, within the broader context of management options.

Young people disproportionately experience poor sexual health outcomes so need easy access to quality sexual health care. High levels of unmet need for sexual health care were reported in this survey due to embarrassment, fears about judgment and confidentiality, and lack of knowledge about where to go. Action is needed at policy, funding and practice levels to reduce societal stigma, improve awareness of services and to ensure young people are treated with kindness, empathy and respect when presenting for sexual health care.

Increasing microbial resistance patterns have prompted clinician concerns regarding presumptive antibiotic treatments. To determine the accuracy of presumptive chlamydia treatment practices at a regional walk-in-centre, we audited all same-day screen and treat patients over 6 months. Findings revealed 25% were positive for chlamydia indicating over-treatment and raising concerns about antimicrobial stewardship. Practices were modified to provide more precise clinical care, while balancing wider the objectives of antimicrobial stewardship.

Sydney Sexual Health Centre, the largest public sexual health clinic in New South Wales, created an online triage tool to ensure access for consumers from priority populations and refer those from non-priority populations to a more appropriate service. A 2017 review of this triage tool found that it had achieved its purpose in triaging out non-priority populations. It saved a significant amount (approximately 6 months equivalent) of phone triage nurse time previously spent directing patients to other services. More work may need to be done to ensure that the tool is not creating a barrier for priority populations wishing to access our service.

Clinicians working with patients of reproductive age have an important role to play in recognising and responding to reproductive coercion and abuse, but they are often unaware of what it is and how to respond effectively to disclosures. In this Letter, we provide an overview of the issue and how health professionals can identify and support affected families, as well as considerations for future research.

Little is known about the risk of unintended pregnancy among transgender and non-binary (TNB) people. Using cross-sectional, national data, we show that TNB college students are as likely to have an unintended pregnancy as their cisgender peers, and that TNB students are interested in receiving pregnancy prevention information. These findings indicate that TNB young people need access to comprehensive reproductive health counselling and care.