Reliable evidence-based screening protocol for endometriosis
Endometriosis is a gynecologic condition in which endometrial cells normally lining the uterus grow outside the uterine cavity, predominately attaching…
Pelvic Health
From the Journal
Endometriosis care: Women’s health nurse practitioners share perspectives
Endometriosis is associated with pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, infertility, and lower health-related quality of life. Unfortunately, it takes an average…
Implementing a Cancer Risk Assessment Screening Tool: Identifying Patients at Risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
The development and implementation of an HBOC risk assessment protocol can decrease morbidity and mortality.
Pessary Use in Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pessaries are a safe and potentially long-term intervention for women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse.
Bladder Pain: The Latest Recommendations for a Century-old Problem
Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome can easily be overlooked for conditions such as overactive bladder, urinary tract infection (UTI), vaginitis, pelvic floor disorders, or endometriosis.
Uterine fibroids: What you need to know
What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are firm, rubbery growths in the muscle of the uterus (womb). Uterine fibroids are…
Overview of the diagnosis and management of uterine fibroids
Fibroids are benign uterine tumors that are the leading cause of hysterectomy in the United States. They may be asymptomatic…
Update on pharmacologic treatment for endometriosis- related pain
Faculty: Caitlin Henderson, MSN, RN, WHNP-BC, is a women’s health nurse practitioner in a private ob/gyn practice in West Islip,…
