December 18, 2025
1:30p.m. – 2:50p.m.
1.25 CME units at no cost

Registration closes on December 17, 2025 at 3:00p.m. (PST)

Presenter

Catriona Bradshaw, MMBS(Hons), FAChSHM, FAHMS, PhD
Professor
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health
School of Translational Medicine, Monash University
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne

Course Description

This seminar will discuss the epidemiological and microbiological evidence and pilot data that led to the StepUp randomised controlled trial (RCT) – an RCT that demonstrated treating male partners with a combination of oral and topical antimicrobials at the time a women is being treated for bacterial vaginosis (BV) significantly improved cure over 12 weeks. The trial methodology and findings will be presented in detail. The seminar will have a focus on the practicalities of implementation and prescribing including examples of free online resources available to assist clinicians in discussing and providing partner treatment for BV, consumer resources to assist informed decision making, and qualitative research findings. Time will be made available for audience discussion and participation.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to understand the rationale and evidence for male partner treatment for BV and apply this new knowledge to their clinical practice.
• Participants will be able to discuss partner treatment for BV with their patients, facilitate shared decision making, understand where to access evidence-based resources, and make informed decisions regarding the provision of this intervention for heterosexual couples.

To request an accommodation for this event, please email captc@ucsf.edu at least a week in advance of the event.