Recognition and prevention of stroke in women
Stroke is a debilitating event with lifelong implications for patients and their families. The sooner that symptoms of a stroke are recognized…
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Drugs in pregnancy, lactation, and reproductive health: Standards for prescribers
In June 2015, the FDA updated its recommendations for the labeling of drugs with respect to their use by pregnant…
Ten questions patients are being encouraged to ask (are you proactively answering them?)
The communication gap between healthcare providers (HCPs) and patients has been met with its fair share of commentary, research, and…
Zika virus infection: Latest recommendations for providers caring for reproductive-aged women
The Zika virus, a mosquito-borne flavivirus,1 is becoming a growing concern for U.S. women in their childbearing years. The dramatic increase…
The adolescent with irregular menses
NM is a 16-year-old female who presents to the clinic with concerns about irregular periods. She tells the nurse practitioner (NP)…