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American Family Physician
May 1, 2004 |
Vaginal Yeast Infections A general overview on vaginal yeast infections.   |
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December 1, 2004 |
Vaginitis A patient bulletin on the disease, how to recognize its symptoms and how to manage it. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2004 |
Bacterial Vaginosis A general overview on bacterial vaginosis. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Painful Urination Why does it sometimes hurt when I urinate?... What will I need to tell my doctor?... What kind of tests will I need to have done?... How are UTIs treated?... What can I do if I keep getting UTIs?... etc. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2006 |
Gonorrhea: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is gonorrhea... What are the symptoms?... What should I do if I think I have gonorrhea?... How is gonorrhea treated?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2005 |
Urinary Tract Infections A patient hand-out on what causes urinary tract infections, possible signs of the disease, and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002 |
Herpes During Pregnancy--What It Means, What to Expect What is a genital herpes infection?... What if I have herpes and become pregnant?... What if I get herpes during pregnancy?... Where can I find more information on genital herpes infections?... |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002 |
HIV in Women What are HIV and AIDS?... How do women become infected with HIV?... Is HIV infection different in women and men?... What precautions can be taken to avoid getting HIV during sex?... What should I do if I think I may be infected?... |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2002 |
Dysuria What is dysuria -- and what causes it?... How can my doctor find the cause of my dysuria?... What can be done to relieve the symptoms of dysuria?... How can I keep from getting dysuria again?... |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2001 |
Dyspareunia: What it Might Mean for You Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse. It can have many causes. It is important to talk to your doctor if you have this problem because there are effective treatments for many of the causes... |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Urinary Tract Infections in Adults What causes urinary tract infections?... How do I know I have a UTI?... Why do women have UTIs more often than men?... How are UTIs treated?... What can I do if I have frequent infections?... Tips on Preventing UTIs |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2004 |
What You Should Know About Genital Warts An informative pamphlet on the condition, how one contracts it, treatment options and preventative advice. |
Health
July 25, 2008 |
Most Embarrassing Questions: Sweating It Out at the Gym Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa answers questions about sweating down there, whiteheads, and yeast infections. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2004
Owen & Clenney |
Management of Vaginitis Common infectious forms of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis. In almost all patients with vaginitis, it is important to perform a thorough assessment that includes speculum examination, pH testing, wet-mount and potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparations, and cultures when indicated. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2001
Paul Nyirjesy |
Chronic Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Frequently ignored by the medical community, chronic vulvovaginal symptoms are relatively common and can be frustrating for patients and physicians. Establishing a proper diagnosis will lay the foundation for an effective therapeutic plan... |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Using Your Diaphragm Guidelines for women using this birth control method |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2005 |
Infections During Pregnancy: What You Should Know A patient hand-out detailing what a patient should do if they become ill during pregnancy, possible tests they may need as well prevention suggestions. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy What is a urinary tract infection?... How do I know I have a UTI?... How will a UTI affect my baby?... How are UTIs treated?... How do I know if the medicine is not working?... Can I keep this from happening again? |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2004 |
HIV Infection - How to Lower Your Risk A consumer-oriented brochure discussing the many ways to lower the risk of getting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and where to go for help. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003 |
Pregnancy: Prenatal Care What will happen during prenatal visits?... What should I eat?... Is it okay to take medicine?... How long can I keep working?... What about exercise?... Is it okay to have sex?... What can I do to feel better while I'm pregnant?... etc. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2000 |
Diagnosis of Vaginitis Vaginitis is the most frequent gynecologic diagnosis encountered by physicians who provide primary care to women. Accurate diagnosis can be elusive, complicating treatment... |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
STDs That Show On Your Face There's no greater embarrassment than STDs that show on your face. So, save yourself the embarrassment and protect your health by learning how to spot an STD before it gets to you. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2006
Karl E. Miller |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infections If left untreated, N. gonorrhoeae infections can disseminate to other areas of the body, which commonly causes synovium and skin infections. Disseminated gonococcal infection presents as a few skin lesions that are limited to the extremities. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2006
Karl E. Miller |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection Chlamydia trachomatis infection most commonly affects the urogenital tract. In men, the infection usually is symptomatic, with dysuria and a discharge from the penis. Most women with chlamydial infection have minimal or no symptoms, but some develop pelvic inflammatory disease. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2004 |
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help What are antibiotics?... Do antibiotics work against all infections?... What is "antibiotic resistance"?... Why should I worry about antibiotic resistance?... How do I know when I need antibiotics?... How should I take the antibiotics that my doctor prescribes?... etc. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2005 |
Urinary Tract Infections: What You Should Know A patient hand-out on the disease, its diagnosis, treatment options and prevention. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000 |
Sex Isn't Working for Me. What Can I Do? When you have problems with sex, doctors call it "sexual dysfunction." Men and women can have it. There are four kinds of sexual problems in women. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2003
Miller et al. |
Update on the Prevention and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published updated guidelines that provide new strategies for the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004 |
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help An overview on how antibiotic therapy comes into play in the treatment of the flu and colds. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003 |
Abstinence: Information for Teens What is sex?... "All my friends are having sex"... What are the risks of having sex?... What is abstinence?... "I had sex, but now I wish I hadn't"... How will I know I am ready to have sex?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2002
Lorie F. Cram |
Genitourinary Infections and Their Association with Preterm Labor By adopting a rational approach to the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary infections, family physicians can substantially decrease a patient's risk of preterm delivery... |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2000 |
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help Antibiotics are strong medicines that can stop some infections and save lives. When they aren't used the right way, antibiotics can cause more harm than good. You can protect yourself and your family by knowing when you should use antibiotics and when you should avoid them... |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006
Steven H. Crossman |
The Challenge of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper genital tract in women that can include endometritis, parametritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and peritonitis. The spectrum of disease ranges from subclinical, asymptomatic infection to severe, life-threatening illness. |
Nurse Practitioner
January 2011
Reimer & Johnson |
Atrophic vaginitis signs, symptoms, and better outcomes This article reviews physiology, clinical manifestations, signs, symptoms, and treatment methods for atrophic vaginitis. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2005 |
Taking Care of Yourself After Having a Baby A patient hand out on the issues new mothers face, including postpartum depression, breastfeeding, and birth control. |
AskMen.com
Harold Russell |
The Lowdown On Superbugs The overuse and misuse of antibiotics has led to the development of resistant strains of bacteria, commonly referred to as superbugs. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2006 |
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help What are antibiotics?... Do antibiotics always work?... What is bacterial resistance?... What can I do to help myself?... etc. |
Health
July 17, 2008 |
How to Sneak Romance Into a Family Vacation Want a romantic getaway but still need to take the kids? What do you do when he's not in the mood? An expert answers these questions and more. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2002
Judy D. Bremnor |
Evaluation of Dysuria in Adults Dysuria is the sensation of pain, burning, or discomfort on urination. Although many physicians equate dysuria with urinary tract infection , it is actually a symptom that has many potential causes. Empiric treatment with antibiotics may be inappropriate, except in carefully selected patients... |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001 |
Endometrial Biopsy Endometrial biopsy is a safe and effective method for evaluating the tissue lining the inside of the uterus (or womb) to detect cancer. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2006 |
When Antibiotics Can Help A consumer's guide: What are antibiotics?... How do antibiotics work?... What is antibiotic resistance?... How can I prevent antibiotic resistance?... |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002
Caroline M. Rudnick & Grant S. Hoekzema |
Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections Neonatal herpes simplex virus infections can result in serious morbidity and mortality... |
Health
October 16, 2008
Louise Sloan |
Birth Control Is Safer Than Ever (and Sometimes It's Even Good for You) Times have changed since women going on birth control risked the pelvic infections of the Dalkon Shield or hormones dosed perilously high. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2003 |
Warning Signs of Primary Immunodeficiency What is a primary immunodeficiency?... What are some warning signs of a primary immunodeficiency?... etc. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001 |
Avoiding Resistance to Antibiotics-- When Do I Need an Antibiotic? When bacteria are exposed to the same antibiotics, after a while the antibiotic can't fight the germs anymore... |
Chemistry World
May 12, 2011
Mike Brown |
Sugars recruited in fight against persistent infections Adding sugar to antibiotics can boost their effectiveness and prevent recurrent and chronic infections, according to researchers in the US. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2005
John G. Beauman |
Genital Herpes: A Review Genital herpes simplex virus infection is a recurrent, lifelong disease with no cure. The strongest predictor for infection is a person's number of lifetime sex partners. Counseling patients about the risk of transmission is crucial and helps prevent the spread of disease and neonatal complications. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2005
Kirkham, Harris & Grzybowski |
Evidence-Based Prenatal Care: Part II. Third-Trimester Care and Prevention of Infectious Diseases Recommendations for care, disease screening, labor induction and vaccinations for patients during late pregnancy. |
American Journal of Nursing
June 2008
Hart et al. |
Acute Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance It is important that nurses understand antimicrobial resistance and learn how to help patients, family members, and friends manage acute respiratory infections appropriately. |
Chemistry World
February 6, 2013
Harriet Brewerton |
Diagnosing bacterial growth Antibiotics are used regularly for treating bacterial infections, but there is currently no quick and simple test to determine the most effective type or dose of antibiotic for a specific patient infection. |
