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
afp20181201p645.pdf
...does not imply dysphoria or a preference for treatment.10 The terms transgender and gender incongruence gener- ally are not used to describe sexual orientation, sex devel- opment, or external gender expression, which are related but distinct phenomena.5,7,8,11 It may be helpful to...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/afp20181201p645.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
Dysuria: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis in Adults
...The most common cause of acute dysuria is infection, especially cystitis. Other infectious causes include urethri- tis, sexually transmitted infections, and vaginitis. Noninfectious inflammatory causes include a foreign body in the urinary tract and dermatologic conditions....
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1101/afp20151101p778.pdf
ACIP Releases 2012 Immunization Schedules
...Human papillomavirus (HPV)5,* Female Human papillomavirus (HPV)5,* Male Zoster6 Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)7,* Pneumococcal (polysaccharide)8,9 Meningococcal10,* Hepatitis A11,* Hepatitis B12,* FIGURE 1. Recommended adult immunization schedule, by vaccine...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0201/afp20120201p281.pdf
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Diagnosis and Management
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American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1115/afp20151115p896.pdf
ACIP Releases 2012 Immunization Schedules
...Human papillomavirus (HPV)5,* Female Human papillomavirus (HPV)5,* Male Zoster6 Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)7,* Pneumococcal (polysaccharide)8,9 Meningococcal10,* Hepatitis A11,* Hepatitis B12,* FIGURE 1. Recommended adult immunization schedule, by vaccine...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0201/afp20120201p281-s3.pdf
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures - American Family Physician
...may be related to syncopal episodes, complicated migraines, panic attacks, or transient ischemic attacks. They may be due to autonomic dysfunction, cardiac arrhythmias, hypoglycemia, drug intoxication or withdrawal, or alcohol intox- ication or withdrawal. Movement disorders, sleep...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0901/afp20050901p849.pdf
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - American Family Physician
...Malignancy, trauma, and sexual abuse or assault are potential causes of abnormal uterine bleeding before menarche. A pel- vic examination (possibly under anesthesia) should be performed, because a reported 54 percent of cases involve focal lesions of the genital tract, and 21...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0415/afp20040415p1915.pdf
Hepatitis B - American Family Physician
...infection (5 to 20 percent). In contrast, 80 percent of infections in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe occur in adults via sexual contact or intravenous drug use, leading to a Hepatitis B causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. More than 400 mil- lion...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0101/afp20040101p75.pdf
Menstrual Concerns in an Adolescent with Disabilities
...Commentary Clinicians who care for female adolescents with cognitive and physical disabilities are often consulted on the management of men- strual bleeding for purposes of hygiene, dys- menorrhea, and treatment of premenstrual symptoms.1-3 Contraception is also com- monly discussed...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1101/afp20151101p823.pdf
afp20181015p496.pdf
...Other obstructive causes in males include prostate cancer, phimosis, and paraphimosis; obstructive causes in females include pelvic organ prolapse of the bladder, rectum, or uterus. Both men and women can experience direct phys- ical obstruction attributable to stones, urethral...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1015/afp20181015p496.pdf
afp20200701p55.pdf
...others since childhood. When asked to share more about her past, she talked about severe depression brought on by childhood physical and sexual abuse. When asked whether these past experiences might be contributing to her current difficul- ties, the patient was unsure how the two...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0701/afp20200701p55.pdf
Diagnosis of Urinary Incontinence
...a pathologic condition that affects quality of life. Patients who have incontinence are more likely to have depression, limited social and sexual function, and dependence on caregivers.3,6,7 Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence were published in 2012 by the...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0415/afp20130415p543.pdf
afp20071115p1558-f2.pdf
...of the cardiovascular or pulmonary systems, including asthma; chronic metabolic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, renal or hepatic dysfunction, hemoglobino- pathies, or immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]);...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1115/afp20071115p1558-f2.pdf
afp20190401p426.pdf
...than 25% of concussions occur during sporting activities.9 In athletic settings, females are more prone to concussion.4,6 Males are more likely to be injured through player-to-player contact, whereas females are more likely to be injured through contact with the playing surface or...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/afp20190401p426.pdf
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