afp20070315p849.pdf
...and treatment. Infertility can be attributed to any abnor- mality in the female or male reproductive system. In most cases, the etiology is dis- tributed fairly equally among male factors, ovarian dysfunction, and tubal factors. A smaller percentage of cases are attributed to...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0315/afp20070315p849.pdf
Cultural Aspects of Caring for Refugees - Medicine and Society - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 1998 - ...uncommon diagnoses. For example, while beating is the most common type of torture, thermal and chemical burns, electrical torture, rape, sexual abuse, environmental manipulation, pharmacologic torture, asphyxiation and suspension by wrists are among other forms of torture used.4...
American Family Physician : Medicine and Society
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0315/p1245.html
afp20071101p1333.pdf
...Pain or problems during sexual intercourse Headaches Chest pain Dizziness Fainting spells Feeling your heart pound or race Shortness of breath Constipation, loose bowels, or diarrhea Nausea, gas, or indigestion Note: If a patient reports being bothered...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1101/afp20071101p1333.pdf
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
...noctu- ria; and pain of the pelvis, perineum, labia, vagina, or urethra. Physicians should also ask female patients about exacerbations related to the menstrual cycle and sexual intercourse.8-10 There are two symptom screening ques- tionnaires available for use in office prac-...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0515/afp20110515p1175.pdf
Screening for Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse of Elderly and Vulnerable Adults: ...
...to the immediate effects of IPV, such as injury and death,4,5 there are other health consequences, many with long-term effects, including sexually transmitted dis- eases,6 pelvic inflammatory disease,7 and unintended pregnancy.8 Rates of chronic pain, neurologic disorders,...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0415/afp20130415od3.pdf
Tips From Other Journals - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2000 - ...Dyspareunia and vaginismus are the two most common sexual dysfunctions in women. Dyspareunia is recurrent genital pain caused by sexual activity. Primary dyspareunia is defined as constant pain during sexual activity, while secondary dyspareunia occurs after a period of pain-free...
American Family Physician : Tip
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0415/p2511.html
afp20180401p449.pdf
...cancer (Table 1).4 There are 15 known oncogenic strains of HPV, with types 16 and 18 involved in 70% of cervical can- cer cases.7 Most sexually active adults will be exposed to HPV, and more than 50% of adults 20 to 24 years of age are currently infected.8 However, the immune system...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0401/afp20180401p449.pdf
afp20210800p141.pdf
...40% of these directors reporting increases compared with the previous five years of depression and anxiety disorders, learning dis- orders, sexual assault, and crisis issues requiring immediate responses.11 In colleges, most health center visits (60%) are to primary care clinics,...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0800/afp20210800p141.pdf
afp20080901p597.pdf
...systems Energy level; sleep patterns; headaches; visual changes; vomiting; abdominal pain; diarrhea and constipation; status and progress of sexual maturation; medical conditions, such as polyuria, polydipsia, oliguria A thorough systemic review evaluates the functional capacity...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0901/afp20080901p597.pdf
Evaluation and Treatment of Infertility
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American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0301/afp20150301p308.pdf
Evaluation of Dysuria in Adults -- American Family Physician
...of American women report acute dysuria every year.10 The symptom is most prevalent in women 25 to 54 years of age and in those who are sexually active.11 In men, dysuria and its associated symptoms become more prevalent with increasing age.6 Causes of Dysuria INFECTION AND...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0415/afp20020415p1589.pdf
Impact of Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity on the Gynecologic Health of Adolescents -- ...
...While the female adolescent with anorexia frequently experiences symptoms such as weakness, dizziness or fatigue, she often seeks help (or is brought for medical attention by a distressed parent) because her weight loss has resulted in amenorrhea. The precise mecha- nism of...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0801/afp20010801p445.pdf
Primary Care of the Solid Organ Transplant Recipient
...posttransplant, and female transplant recipients should avoid pregnancy for one year after surgery. The best contraceptive choice is usually an intrauterine device. Because of the increased risk of infection, patients should be tested for graft dysfunction or infection if suspicion...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0201/afp20160201p203.pdf
AAFP News - Oct 1, 2012 - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2012 - Selected policy and health issues news briefs from AAFP News Now.
American Family Physician : AAFP News: AFP Edition
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1001/p605.html
afp20130601p781.pdf
...It is helpful to consider the possible causes of amenorrhea categorically. These include anatomic defects in the outflow tract; pri- mary dysfunction of the ovary; disruption of hypothalamic or pituitary function; sys- temic disease affecting the hypothalamic- pituitary-gonadal...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0601/afp20130601p781.pdf
Panax ginseng - American Family Physician
...In 45 patients with erectile dysfunction, use of ginseng improved erectile function, sexual desire, and intercourse satisfaction.22 Panax ginseng also appears to have anti- cancer effects. In a prospective cohort study23 of 4,364 persons older than 40 years, the risk of cancer...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1015/afp20031015p1539.pdf
AAFP News Now
...that the benefits of circumcision, such as the prevention of urinary tract infections, penile cancer, and the transmission of some sexually transmitted infections, outweigh the risks and justify health insurance coverage of the procedure for families who choose to have their child...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1001/afp20121001p605.pdf
Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy - American Family Physician
...Gastrointestinal tract dysfunction also has been suggested as a cause of nausea and vom- iting of pregnancy. In one study6 in which progesterone was prescribed to nonpregnant women, resultant nausea and vomiting sug- gested that delayed gastric motility caused by progesterone may be...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0701/afp20030701p121.pdf
afp20120215p373.pdf
...excessive hair growth not caused by androgen excess. Hypertrichosis may be congenital or caused by metabolic disorders such as thyroid dysfunction, anorexia ner- vosa, and porphyria.4 Hirsutism is often classified in terms of the distribution and degree of hair growth, such as...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0215/afp20120215p373.pdf
ICD-9 Codes for Family Medicine 2011-2012: The FPM Long List
...Skin neoplasm, skin of trunk 216.6 Skin neoplasm, upper limb Malignant Neoplasms 188.9 Bladder, unspec. 174.9 Breast, female, unspec. 153.9 Colon, unspec. 184.9 Female genital, unspec., CIS excluded 159.9 Gastrointestinal tract, NOS 201.90 Hodgkin’s, NOS 208.90 Leukemia, unspec.,...
Family Practice Management
https://www.aafp.org/fpm/icd9/icd9-long.pdf
afp20190401p435.pdf
...Differential Diagnosis Although the uterus is often the source, any part of the female reproductive tract can result in vaginal bleeding. Women may also mistake bleeding from nongynecologic sites (e.g., bladder, urethra, perineum, anus) as vaginal bleeding. The prevalence of...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/afp20190401p435.pdf
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women
...include aspects of hyperesthesia/ allodynia and pelvic floor dysfunction.7 The psychosocial context of the patient is important. Nearly one-half of women seek- ing care for chronic pelvic pain report a his- tory of sexual, physical, or emotional trauma, and about one-third have...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0301/afp20160301p380.pdf
afp20080301p643.pdf
...coli and Proteus species, and results in swelling of the acutely inflamed gland.1,10 urethritis from a urinary tract infection (uTi) or sexually transmitted infection SORT: KEY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRACTICE Clinical recommendation Evidence rating References In men with...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0301/afp20080301p643.pdf
afp20070101p73.pdf
...and peer or family relationships and may lead to suicide. Biomedical and psychosocial risk factors include a family history of depression, female sex, childhood abuse or neglect, stressful life events, and chronic illness. Diagnostic criteria for depression in children and...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0101/afp20070101p73.pdf
Initial Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulim<FEFF>ia ...
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American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0101/afp20150101p46.pdf