Women's Health: Practice Watch

Preterm Birth: When an Ounce of Prevention Is Too Expensive

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The price of FDA-approved injectable 17-OHP has met with justifiable resistance.

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• By Allison Bryant, MD, MPH
• June 30, 2011

Promote Influenza Prevention: Pregnant Women Should Get Flu Shots

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all women who are pregnant during flu season receive inactivated influenza vaccinations.

• By Wendy S. Biggs, MD
• September 30, 2010

CDC Guidance on Contraception for Women with Medical Conditions

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Medical eligibility criteria for rating the safety of prescription contraceptive methods in women with specific medical conditions

• By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
• June 24, 2010

Contraception for Women Who Receive Anticoagulant Therapy for Venous Thrombosis

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The levonorgestrel IUD and injectable contraception are safe and effective options with noncontraceptive benefits.

• By Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
• November 12, 2009

Diagnosis and Management of von Willebrand Disease and Other Bleeding Disorders in Women

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Bleeding disorders are important causes of heavy menstrual bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage.

• By Ann J. Davis, MD
• July 9, 2009

How Much Weight Gain During Pregnancy?

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Updated IOM guidelines specify weight gain by prepregnancy WHO BMI categories.

• By Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
• July 2, 2009

Managing Pregnancy-Related Issues in Women with Epilepsy

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Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society

• By Wendy S. Biggs, MD
• June 11, 2009

Promote Breast-Feeding: Your Interventions Work

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The USPSTF broadens its recommendations for interventions during pregnancy and after birth to promote and support breast-feeding.

• By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
• November 13, 2008

USPSTF Recommends Counseling to Prevent STIs in Sexually Active Adolescents and At-Risk Adults

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However, evidence was insufficient to advocate counseling for other adults or adolescents.

• By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM, and Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
• October 23, 2008

New Recommendations for Diabetes Screening

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USPSTF recommendations support diabetes screening for asymptomatic adults with blood pressure >135/80 mm Hg.

• By Ann J. Davis, MD
• August 14, 2008