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Urinary tract infections, STIs misdiagnosed in EDs

Distinguishing between these syndromes can be challenging because of overlapping symptomatology (painful or difficult urination, frequency, urgency) and the fact that both are associated with abnormalities on urinalysis, researchers note.

Experts advise: Check screening schedule for chlamydia at your organization

Remember when an annual Pap smear for a young woman also provided a chance for routine chlamydia screening? Results from a University of Michigan study of five clinics indicate that when Pap smear schedules were revised in 2009, the number of annual chlamydia screenings dropped in women ages 16-21.

What impact does intimate partner violence have on reproductive decision-making?

In the current study, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, investigators used the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, a population-based surveillance system, to analyze data on more than 193,000 U.S. women with live births between 2004 and 2008.

New teen data — What it means for your practice

A new analysis of national data carries good news the percentage of teens who have experienced sexual intercourse has declined significantly.

Affordable Care Act makes impact on costs of many forms of birth control

Results of an analysis of a large national insurer’s prescription claims database indicate the average out-of-pocket expense for a pill prescription fell from $32.74 in the first six months of 2012 to $20.37 in the first six months of 2013, which is a 38% decline, while similar expenses for an intrauterine device insertion fell from $262.38 to $84.30, a 68% drop.

HPV vaccination: Many teens still not receiving the shot

The latest estimates indicate that 60% of adolescent girls and 42% of adolescent boys have received one or more doses of HPV vaccine.

Environmental Influences on Male Reproductive Function

This special feature is intended to provide readers with information needed about the potential impact of the environment and lifestyle on male reproductive function so that they can better take histories and counsel couples presenting with questions about infertility.

When Do Combined Oral Contraceptives Start Working After Ulipristal Acetate Emergency Contraception?

In this randomized, controlled trial of the effects of combined oral contraceptives on ovarian activity after taking ulipristal acetate, investigators found that some women needed up to 14 days to achieve ovarian quiescence. Therefore, abstinence or backup contraception should be used during that time.

Good News for a Change: No Association of Hormonal Replacement Therapy with Breast Cancer Before Age 50

Using data from the Two Sister Study, investigators found no association of past combined hormone replacement therapy with young-onset (before age 50) breast cancer, and a protective effect with estrogen-only therapy.

Handheld Ultrasound for Assessing Fetal Size

A recent study has shown abdominal circumference assessments with a portable handheld ultrasound machine to be superior to standard fundal height measurements in the prediction of small for gestational age and large for gestational age fetuses in utero and infants at birth.