Dyspareunia for a dozen years in a young woman
A 30-year-old woman named CL presents to the office as a new patient. Her health history is notable for dysmenorrhea; irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea dominant; and…
February 2016 Vol. 4 No. 1
Editor-in-chief’s message
Dear Colleagues, I hope you’re all enjoying a happy and healthy new year and looking forward to the upcoming spring season!…
Effectiveness of portal notification in completion of cervical cancer screening in 50- to 65-year-old female family medicine patients
Purpose Cervical cancer screening (CCS) guidelines changed in 2012.1 Women aged 50-65 years who have undergone CCS annually for decades may be unaware…
Expedited partner therapy for chlamyida
You may have chlamydia. If you do, you need to be treated for it. Your sex partner was recently treated for chlamydia,…
February 2016 Vol. 4 No. 1
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Message from the CEO
February may have been the shortest month of the year, but all of us at NPWH made the most of it by…
Reaching postpartum women in the U.S.: Demographics and generational characteristics
The postpartum period, defined traditionally as the first 6-8 weeks after birth, is a time of rapid change for new mothers and their families.…
Sexual enhancers: Lubricants, aids, and toys
Many sexually active women use products and devices to enhance their sexual experiences. Other women may not be aware of the wide variety…
Sexually transmitted diseases: An update on retesting guidelines and reinfection prevention strategies
Approximately 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur in the United States each year.1 To help healthcare providers (HCPs) treat these infections…
The cervical cancer screening dilemma: Choosing the optimal screening strategy
Faculty Kim Choma, DNP, APN, WHNP-BC, is a Part-time Lecturer at Rutgers University School of Nursing in Camden, New Jersey. Charles F.…
Using simulation to practice and perfect gynecologic procedure skills
Minimally invasive office gynecology procedures such as endocervical polypectomy and endometrial biopsy are routinely performed by women’s health nurse practitioners…
Women in clinical trials: FDA Office of Women’s Health efforts
During the fall of 2015, NPWH CEO Gay Johnson and I attended an FDA Office of Women’s Health (FDA OWH) meeting regarding…