Sexually transmitted disease screening in women
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Routine screening for sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) is a cost-effective and underutilized practice in primary care. Women are at particular risk for STDs because they are more vulnerable to infection than men, and they can develop pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, cervical cancer and other serious complications of infection. STD statistics may underreport infections among women who are older, married and in higher social strata. Clinicians should include a sexual history and STD screening in all sexually-active patients, not just those in high-risk groups.
Publication Name: The Nurse Practitioner
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0361-1817
Year: 1997
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Secondary amenorrhea leading to osteoporosis: incidence and prevention
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Health care providers should educate themselves about the risk factors and preventive measures concerning secondary amenorrhea, or menstrual dysfunction, and related osteoporosis. Amenorrhea in adolescent and young adult women can lead to a reduction in bone density and eventual osteoporosis. Anorexia nervosa, oral contraceptives, and long-term, strenuous exercise can lead to amenorrhea. A physical assessment of patients with amenorrhea and possibly a prescribed change in diet and exercise routine can help prevent loss of bone density mass.
Publication Name: The Nurse Practitioner
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0361-1817
Year: 1997
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