Lesbians' Sexual History With Men

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Abstract
ALTHOUGH THERE is strong consensus among primary care provider organizations that clinicians should obtain a sexual history from their patients, this aspect of a patient's medical history may not receive adequate attention because of reluctance on the part of the health care provider (ie, physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant) or the patient.1-8 Provider knowledge of their patients' sexual history is important for (1) determining when to screen for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and pregnancy, (2) recommending appropriate preventive health care services, (3) developing a differential diagnosis, (4) providing relevant risk-reduction counseling, and (5) determining whether a patient has medically treatable sexual problems that could be inhibiting a fulfilling sexual life.