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When the female condom first gained Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 1993, women's health advocates hailed it as a form of female-controlled protection; however, use of the method has been underwhelming among American women since its introduction.
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Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disorders; about 3%-10% of American reproductive-age women have endometriosis.1 Dysmenorrhea is the most common symptom reported by patients with endometriosis. What is your approach when it comes to treatment of such pain?
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Review the list of oral contraceptives (OCs) in your current formulary. While it might seem there are several options, research scientists are focusing on development of new pills to expand women's choices.
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How can clinicians reach at-risk teens? Take a look at the SPOT (Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens), a one-stop, drop-in center in St. Louis aimed specifically at the 13- to 24-year age group.
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Need to catch up on your reading when it comes to teen sexuality issues? Stay current on adolescent health topics with the following reviews of six recently published papers:
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The burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States is high. Public health officials estimate there are 36 new STD infections every minute, with half of those among people ages 15-24.1 The annual cost to treat those infections? The estimate is $14.7 billion.
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With the inauguration of President Barack Obama and with expanded Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress, reproductive health supporters in the administration, in Congress, and outside the government are entering the new year with renewed optimism.
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When it comes to current methods of delivery of hormonal contraception, women now can choose among pill, patch, ring, implant, and intrauterine forms of birth control.
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Results from a just-published study indicate that teens who are treated for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are at risk for subsequent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and/or PID for 48 months.1 What can clinicians do to stem subsequent infection?
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Good news: About 75% of respondents to the 2008 Contraceptive Technology Update Salary Survey say they received increases in their paychecks in the last year. Bad news: The majority (57%) saw only a 1%-3% increase.
