Contraception in Women with Medical Problems
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For women with medical conditions, contraceptive decision making must balance the risks associated with contraceptive use against those associated with pregnancy.
By Alison Edelman, MD, MPH, and Jeffrey T. Jensen, MD, MPH
January 31, 2008
All About Pap Smears: Why, When, and How
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The best way to prevent cervical cancer is to have regular Pap smears.
Cervical Cancer: New Guidelines for Screening and Prevention
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Consensus guidelines for screening and management of abnormal cervical findings have been updated.
Don’t Give Your Bones a Break
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Preventing osteoporosis-related fractures
Assessing Fracture Risk in Individual Patients
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Combining BMD with other clinical risk factors provides a more accurate estimate of fracture risk.
By Michael R. McClung, MD, FACP
August 30, 2007
Fertility After Cancer
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Several strategies are aimed at preserving reproductive function.
By Marcy Maguire Lash, MD, and Sandra Ann Carson, MD
June 28, 2007
Surviving Cancer Doesn’t Have to Mean You Can’t Become Pregnant
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Young women with cancer now have several options for preserving fertility.
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
June 28, 2007
Antidepressants During Pregnancy: Treating the Condition While Acknowledging the Risks
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Decisions about treating depression during pregnancy must be individualized.
By Claudio N. Soares, MD, PhD
April 26, 2007
Making Informed Decisions About Antidepressants During Pregnancy
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Benefits, risks, and individual needs play guiding roles in decisions about antidepressant use.
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
April 26, 2007
Don’t Postpone That Annual Mammogram
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Information for patients underscoring the value of regular screening
