afp20220500p521.pdf
...or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act, which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.1 Child maltreatment is a type of adverse childhood experience. These involve expo- sures to maltreatment or household dysfunction during crucial...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2022/0500/afp20220500p521.pdf
Board Review QandA Selection
10 sample questions and answers from the 14th Edition Board Review
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afp20081015p961.pdf
...when skin thickening is limited to areas dis- tal to the elbows and knees. CREST (calcino- sis cutis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, telangiectasia) syndrome is a variant of limited cutane- ous systemic sclerosis. Systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma is a...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1015/afp20081015p961.pdf
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...Vulvodynia is not associated with sexually transmit- ted diseases (STDs) or STD risk factors,8,10 but affected women often have been treated repeatedly for candidal vulvovaginitis.8,10,11 In the past, it was theorized that the pain of vulvodynia was due to psychological issues.12,13...
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afp20061001p1132.pdf
...experienced severe men- tal disorders such as schizophrenia, major depression, or bipolar disorder, and many are survivors of physical or sexual abuse and/or assault.11-14 In addition, many have experienced negative interactions with authority figures, and because anxiety is highly...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1001/afp20061001p1132.pdf
afp20190701p39.pdf
...information: Handouts on this topic are available at https:// family doctor.org/condition/amenorrhea/, https:// family doctor.org/condition/female-athlete-triad/, and https:// www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0601/p781-s1.html. Menstrual patterns can be an indicator of overall health and...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/afp20190701p39.pdf
Diethylstilbestrol Exposure - American Family Physician
...Administration warned against the use of diethylstilbestrol in pregnant women because of an increased risk of clear cell adenocarcinoma in female offspring. Diethylstilbestrol Exposure SARINA SCHRAGER, M.D., and BETH E. POTTER, M.D., University of Wisconsin Medical School,...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0515/afp20040515p2395.pdf
afp20070815p517.pdf
...major public health and social consequences, such as accidents and absenteeism.3 Risk fac- tors for chronic insomnia include increasing age, female sex, psychiatric illness, medical comorbidities, impaired social relationships, lower socioeconomic status, separation from a spouse or...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/0815/afp20070815p517.pdf
afp20210615p745.pdf
...and vaginal lacerations are common, affecting as many as 79% of vaginal deliver- ies, and can cause bleeding, infection, chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, and urinary and fecal incontinence.1,2 Grading of Lacerations Criteria from the American College of Obstetricians and...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0615/afp20210615p745.pdf
Diagnosis and Management of Common Types of Supraventricular Tachycardia
...Metoprolol II; beta blocker Decreases rate 25 to 100 mg orally twice per day Bradycardia, depression, sexual dysfunction AV = atrioventricular; IV = intravenously; SVT = supraventricular tachycardia. *-See Table 4 for the Vaughan-Williams classification of antiarrhythmics....
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1101/afp20151101p793.pdf
afp20210101p22.pdf
...are vulnerable periods for the development of eating disorders; however, up to 8% of females and 2% of males are affected during their lifetimes, including persons of all ages, sizes, sexual and gender minority groups, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic strata, and geo- graphic...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0101/afp20210101p22.pdf
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
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...
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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
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
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