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When it comes to emergency contraception (EC), what does your clinic offer? A new review has found that mifepristone is the most effective EC method to prevent unwanted pregnancy; however, the drug has not gained U.S. regulatory approval for that use.
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The woman in your exam room says she has severe headaches that usually begin about two days before her menstrual cycle. When they occur, they get more severe in intensity. She does not report any signs of neurological aura, such as flashing lights or tingling sensations, with the headaches. What's your diagnosis?
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When it comes to administering the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), providers are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendation to target all girls ages 11-12 for routine vaccination.
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Your last patient has left the exam room with a prescription for birth control in her hand. You counseled on proper use and covered the expected side effects. Is she now protected against unintended pregnancy?
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The teenager in front of you says she has some bumps on her genital area. A closer inspection shows several flesh-colored, flat growths on her vulva. What's your next move?
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The woman in your exam room says she is experiencing a painful, burning sensation when urinating, and reports increased vaginal discharge. The test is positive for gonorrhea. What's your next move?
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Recent research findings indicate that young women who use the commonly used epilepsy drug phenytoin for one year showed significant bone loss compared to women taking other epilepsy drugs.
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If your clinical practice includes treatment of perimenopausal women, the subject of hot flashes is familiar territory for you. In a 2002 national survey of menopausal women, hot flashes (70%) led the top four reasons for seeking medical attention, followed by night sweats (68%), mood disturbances (50%), and sleep disturbances (49%).
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As a women's health care provider, you are familiar with interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome (PBS). It is estimated that at least 1 million Americans suffer from IC/PBS, most of them women.
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Ask the next patient who comes in your office, "What is the most effective reversible contraceptive?" How many of them will name the intrauterine device (IUD)?
