sexual health

Dyspareunia for a dozen years in a young woman

A 30-year-old woman named CL presents to the office as a new patient. Her health history is notable for dysmenorrhea; irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea dominant; and…
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Editor-in-chief’s message | April 2021

Because information about Covid-19 continues to evolve, we find ourselves as healthcare providers regularly needing to digest new evidence regarding transmission, variants, vaccinations, and preventive measures.

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Poll Explores Sex and Menopause

More than half of the women between age 50 and 64 reported being sexually active but nearly a third of them said menopause symptoms interfered,

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PrEP for women: An update for healthcare providers

PrEP use among women has the potential to reduce new HIV infections by 61% (with ≥ 75% adherence), yet less than 10% of men and women who are “behaviorally indicated for PrEP” are utilizing this important prevention tool.

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Sexual health pearls

By Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF When appropriate, many providers utilize creative methods to manage certain health problems experienced…

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