Editor-in-chief ’s message
Dear Colleagues, In January 2017, the NPWH Board of Directors approved our position statement on human sex trafficking, which is…
May 2017 Vol. 5 No. 2
Evaluation of women with infertility
Before reading the article, click here to take the pretest. Key words: infertility, infertility evaluation, ovulatory dysfunction, ovarian reserve, tubal patency Advanced…
Human Sex Trafficking
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) recognizes the critical role of women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs)…
Incorporating features of the Bedsider website into contraceptive counseling
Traditional contraceptive counseling has involved provider and patient discussion during office visits. This pilot study sought to introduce a technology-enhanced…
Increasing access to comprehensive contraception: An ongoing battle to remove barriers
A woman’s right to use the contraceptive method of her choice is an integral part of women’s healthcare and equality. Despite…
Infertility evaluation and treatment
How common is infertility? After 1 year of having unprotected sex, 15% of couples are unable to conceive—that is, to…
Maternal Mental Health: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Patient Safety Bundle
In 2015, the Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care convened an interdisciplinary workgroup to develop an evidence-based patient…
Message from the CEO
Happy Spring! We have jumped into high gear here at NPWH! To celebrate National Women’s Health Week, May 14-20, 2017,…
Perinatal anxiety disorders: Assessment and management
Key words: pregnancy, perinatal period, perinatal anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, perinatal anxiety screening scale Routine assessment for perinatal anxiety disorders, using…
Persistent genital arousal disorder: The uninvited guest (Part 1)
Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is a perplexing and elusive health condition of unknown prevalence. Until recently, little was known…