Sexual health history

A 22-year-old female enters the clinic as a first-time patient to establish care. She is given an intake form to fill out, on which she reports that her current gender identity is female, and her sex assigned at birth was male. Her first name is Markesha but her medical record lists the first name of Mark. The medical assistant (MA) appears with a chart and calls for Markesha looks around sheepishly. The medical assistant calls again for Mark. Markesha gets up and follows the medical assistant, who takes her to an exam room.

In collaborating care with the provider, you, the nurse, begin taking the health history. Why is it important to obtain a sexual health history? According to the center for disease control, explain five categories of sexual health questions.