Women's Health: Practice Watch

Postmenopausal Estrogen Therapy: Advantages of Transdermal Delivery

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ACOG suggests clinicians should consider transdermal forms of estrogen for their possible thrombosis-sparing effects.

• By Robert W. Rebar, MD
• May 2, 2013

ACOG Recommends Routinely Screening Women for Reproductive and Sexual Coercion

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Interventions include providing safety cards as well as contraceptive methods that are less susceptible to partner subversion.

• By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
• January 31, 2013

To Bring Down the Cesarean Delivery Rate, Start at the Beginning

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Targeting modifiable factors behind primary cesarean deliveries can reverse the trend.

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• By Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
• November 29, 2012

USPSTF Recommends That Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Be Used to Prevent Chronic Conditions

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Notwithstanding this guidance, HT's role in averting osteoporosis should not be overlooked.

• By Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
• October 25, 2012

ACOG Again Recommends IUDs and Implants for Teens

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Committee states that these highly effective reversible contraceptive methods are ideal for sexually active adolescents.

• By Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
• October 11, 2012

Screening for Ovarian Cancer: Current USPSTF Advice

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Once again, the task force recommends against routine screening in asymptomatic women.

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• By Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
• September 10, 2012

When Is Prolonged Bisphosphonate Treatment for Osteoporosis Appropriate?

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Mixed results from trials of extended bisphosphonate treatment leave treatment and monitoring guidelines uncertain.

• By Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
• June 7, 2012

NAMS 2012 Position Statement on Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy

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Data continue to support the benefits of HT for symptom management and fracture risk reduction.

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• By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
• March 29, 2012

Emergency Contraception Access Curtailed Yet Again

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The FDA's approval of over-the-counter access to emergency contraception without age restrictions was recently blocked at the federal level.

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• By Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
• January 12, 2012

Reining in Repeat Cesarean Deliveries

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Lowering the U.S. cesarean delivery rate requires a multifaceted approach.

• By Allison Bryant, MD, MPH
• August 4, 2011