March 1, 2008 - American Family Physician
...Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction Jennifer E. Frank; Patricia Mistretta; Joshua Will Urinary Retention in Adults: Diagnosis and Initial Management Brian A. Selius; Rajesh Subedi Tourette's Syndrome Christopher Kenney; Sheng-Han Kuo; Joohi...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0301/
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
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...Failure (HF): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) Description: Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of heart failure and LVSD (LVEF < 40%) who were...
Family Practice Management
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Minimal Effect of ERT on Sexual Function in Menopausal Women - POEMs - American Family ...
Mar 15, 2018 - Transdermal, but not oral, estrogen produced a small improvement in sexual function scores in menopausal women. The increases were very small and may not be noticeable by most women.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0315/p408.html
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
November 1, 2005 - American Family Physician
...Low Testosterone Not Linked with Female Sexual Dysfunction Hyaluronic Acid Unproven for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Should Women with Dysuria and Negative Dipstick Test Be Treated? U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Screening for Gonorrhea: Recommendation Statement...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1101/
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Diagnosis and Management
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American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1115/afp20151115p896.pdf
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Nov 15, 2015 - Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic illness that can cause marked distress and disability. It is a complex disorder with a variety of manifestations and symptom dimensions, some of which are underrecognized. Early recognition and treatment with OCD-specific therapies may ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1115/p896.html
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
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0801/afp20170801p179.pdf
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - American Family Physician
Aug 1, 2017 - Pelvic organ prolapse is the descent of one or more of the anterior vaginal wall, posterior vaginal wall, the uterus (cervix), or the apex of the vagina (vaginal vault or cuff scar after hysterectomy). Prevalence increases with age. The cause of prolapse is multifactorial but is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0801/p179.html
Pharmacologic Management of Adult Depression - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2008 - Major depression is a common and treatable disease. Many patients benefit from pharmacologic treatment and, because there is little variation in antidepressant effectiveness, medication choices should be made based on patient characteristics, safety, and anticipated side effects. Most ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0315/p785.html
Pituitary Adenomas: An Overview - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2013 - Prolactinomas and nonfunctioning adenomas are the most common types of pituitary adenomas. Patients with pituitary adenomas may present initially with symptoms of endocrine dysfunction such as infertility, decreased libido, and galactorrhea, or with neurologic symptoms such as headache ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0901/p319.html
Poems & Tips From Other Journals - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2005 - ...Low Testosterone Not Linked with Female Sexual Dysfunction Am Fam Physician. 2005 Nov 1;72(9):1824-1826. Clinical Question: Is a low level of serum testosterone associated with low sexual desire in women? Setting: Population-based Study Design: Cross-sectional Synopsis: In this...
American Family Physician : Tip
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1101/p1824.html
Premenstrual Syndrome - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2003 - Premenstrual syndrome, a common cyclic disorder of young and middle-aged women, is characterized by emotional and physical symptoms that consistently occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Women with more severe affective symptoms are classified as having premenstrual ...
American Family Physician : Article
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Premenstrual Syndrome -- American Family Physician
...Behavioral symptoms: fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, changes in sexual interest, food cravings or overeating Psychologic symptoms: irritability, anger, depressed mood, crying and tearfulness, anxiety, tension, mood swings, lack of concentration, confusion, forgetfulness,...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0415/afp20030415p1743.pdf
Primary Care for Persons Who Inject Drugs - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2019 - More than 750,000 persons in the United States inject opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, or ketamine, and that number is increasing because of the current opioid epidemic. Persons who inject drugs (PWID) are at higher risk of infectious and noninfectious skin, pulmonary, cardiac, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0115/p109.html
Primary Care of Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer - American Family Physician
May 15, 2010 - There are approximately 300,000 survivors of childhood cancer in the United States, and most of them receive their medical care from primary care physicians. Adult survivors of childhood cancer are at considerable risk of long-term morbidity and mortality beyond the recurrence of their ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0515/p1250.html
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
Primary Care of the Solid Organ Transplant Recipient - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2016 - The advancing science of transplantation has led to more transplants and longer survival. As a result, primary care physicians are more involved in the care of transplant recipients. Immunosuppressive therapy has significantly decreased rates of transplant rejection but accounts for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0201/p203.html
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2005 - Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures are episodes of movement, sensation, or behaviors that are similar to epileptic seizures but do not have a neurologic origin; rather, they are somatic manifestations of psychologic distress. Patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures frequently are...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0901/p849.html
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
Quantum Sufficit - Sep 1, 2000 - American Family Physician
Sep 1, 2000 - ...suffer from sexual side-effects of high blood pressure and its treatment. Because many women are reluctant to mention symptoms of sexual dysfunction to their doctors, it is important for physicians to sensitively approach the subject of sexual dysfunction with their female patients....
American Family Physician : Quantum Sufficit
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0901/p941.html
Recognition and Management of Tourette's Syndrome and Tic Disorders - American Family ...
Apr 15, 1999 - Tic disorders and Tourette's syndrome are conditions that primary care physicians are likely to encounter. Up to 20 percent of children have at least a transient tic disorder at some point. Once believed to be rare, Tourette's syndrome is now known to be a more common disorder that ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0415/p2263.html
Recognition and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 1998 - Obsessive-compulsive disorder is relatively common; however, its actual incidence has only recently become clear. The neurotransmitter serotonin appears to have a central role in this disorder. Males and females are affected equally, with onset usually occurring in late adolescence. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0401/p1623.html
Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Family Medicine Residents Women’s Health and ...
Women’s Health and Gynecologic Care
Med School and Residency
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/medical_education_residency/program_directors/Reprint282_Women.pdf
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women: Diagnosis and Management
...original bacterial isolate in young, otherwise healthy women with no anatomic or functional abnormalities of the urinary tract. Frequency of sexual intercourse is the strongest predictor of recurrent urinary tract infections in patients presenting with recurrent dysuria. In those...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0915/afp20100915p638.pdf
Screening and Counseling Adolescents and Young Adults: A Framework for Comprehensive ...
Feb 1, 2020 - Healthy development is likely to occur when an adolescent’s risk factors are limited and when protective factors are fostered. Healthy development is further encouraged when youth feel valued, empowered, and form healthy social connections. Threats to the well-being of adolescents ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0201/p147.html
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
September 15, 1998 - American Family Physician
...Management of Female Sexual Assault Linda M. Petter; David L. Whitehill Recognizing Occupational Disease-Taking an Effective Occupational History Michael B. Lax; William D. Grant; Federica A. Manetti; Rosemary Klein Departments AAFP News: AFP Edition Newsletter...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0915/
Sex Isn't Working for Me. What Can I Do? - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2000 - ...See related article on female sexual dysfunction. What is sexual dysfunction? When you have problems with sex, doctors call it sexual dysfunction. Men and women can have it. There are four kinds of sexual problems in women. Desire disorders. If you have a desire disorder you may not...
American Family Physician : Patient Handout
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0701/p141.html
Sexual Assault of Women - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2021 - Sexual violence is a major public health and human rights issue affecting more than 40% of women in the United States during their lifetimes. Although men and women experience sexual assault, women are at greatest risk. Populations uniquely impacted by sexual assault include ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0201/p168.html
Sexual Dysfunction in Women: A Practical Approach
...Sexual dysfunction in women is a common and often distressing problem that has a negative impact on quality of life and medication compliance. The problem is often multifactorial, necessitating a multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment approach that addresses biological,...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0815/afp20150815p281.pdf
Sexual Dysfunction in Women: A Practical Approach - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2015 - Sexual dysfunction in women is a common and often distressing problem that has a negative impact on quality of life and medication compliance. The problem is often multifactorial, necessitating a multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment approach that addresses biological, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0815/p281.html
Sexual Health History: Techniques and Tips - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2020 - Family physicians should use a proactive, integrated, patient-centered approach to sexual health that includes, but is not limited to, disease identification and treatment. Successfully delivering positive, affirming, nonjudgmental sexual health care requires intentionally creating safe...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0301/p286.html
Social Anxiety Disorder: A Common, Underrecognized Mental Disorder - American Family ...
Nov 15, 1999 - Social phobia is a highly prevalent yet often overlooked psychiatric disorder that can cause severe disability but fortunately has shown responsiveness to specific pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Recognition of its essential clinical features and the use of brief, targeted screening ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/1115/p2311.html
Somatoform Disorders - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2007 - The somatoform disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders that cause unexplained physical symptoms. They include somatization disorder (involving multisystem physical symptoms), undifferentiated somatoform disorder (fewer symptoms than somatization disorder), conversion disorder ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2007/1101/p1333.html
Surveillance of the Adult Cancer Survivor
...should be addressed to optimize function and longevity. Common late effects of cancer and its treatment include second primary cancers, sexual dys- function, and psychosocial issues. Cancer recurrence is a significant concern. After treatment for colorectal cancer, intensive...
American Family Physician
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0101/afp20150101p29.pdf
Surveillance of the Adult Cancer Survivor - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2015 - The term cancer survivor refers to anyone living with a diagnosis of cancer. As the U.S. population ages, cancer screening increases, and cancer treatments improve, millions more Americans will be classified as cancer survivors in the future. Although many survivors wish to continue ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0101/p29.html
Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma: A Treatable Multisystem Disease - American Family ...
Oct 15, 2008 - Systemic sclerosis (systemic scleroderma) is a chronic connective tissue disease of unknown etiology that causes widespread microvascular damage and excessive deposition of collagen in the skin and internal organs. Raynaud phenomenon and scleroderma (hardening of the skin) are hallmarks...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1015/p961.html
Targeted Therapies: A New Generation of Cancer Treatments - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2008 - Targeted therapies, which include monoclonal antibodies and small molecule inhibitors, have significantly changed the treatment of cancer over the past 10 years. These drugs are now a component of therapy for many common malignancies, including breast, colorectal, lung, and pancreatic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0201/p311.html
Testosterone Therapy: Review of Clinical Applications
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American Family Physician
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Testosterone Therapy: Review of Clinical Applications - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2017 - Testosterone therapy is increasingly common in the United States, and many of these prescriptions are written by primary care physicians. There is conflicting evidence on the benefit of male testosterone therapy for age-related declines in testosterone. Physicians should not measure ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/1001/p441.html
Testosterone Treatments: Why, When, and How? - American Family Physician
May 1, 2006 - Testosterone treatment is controversial for men and even more so for women. Although long-term outcome data are not available, prescriptions for testosterone are becoming more common. Testosterone is used primarily to treat symptoms of sexual dysfunction in men and women and hot flashes...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0501/p1591.html
The Female Athlete Triad - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2000 - The female athlete triad is defined as the combination of disordered eating, amenorrhea and osteoporosis. This disorder often goes unrecognized. The consequences of lost bone mineral density can be devastating for the female athlete. Premature osteoporotic fractures can occur, and lost ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0601/p3357.html
The Homeless in America: Adapting Your Practice - American Family Physician
Oct 1, 2006 - In 2004, the National Guidelines Clearinghouse placed eight guidelines from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council on its Web site. Seven of the guidelines are on specific disease processes and one is on general care. In addition to straightforward clinical decision making, ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1001/p1132.html
The Importance of Obtaining a Sexual History - Editorials - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2000 - ...of Obtaining a Sexual History GLORIA BACHMANN, M.D., UMDNJ–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey Am Fam Physician. 2000 Jul 1;62(1):52. Related Article Regardless of how often practitioners are reminded of the importance of sexual health and the necessity...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0701/p52.html
The Patient with Daily Headaches - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2004 - The term 'chronic daily headache' (CDH) describes a variety of headache types, of which chronic migraine is the most common. Daily headaches often are disabling and may be challenging to diagnose and treat. Medication overuse, or drug rebound headache, is the most treatable cause of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1215/p2299.html
The Preparticipation Athletic Evaluation - American Family Physician
May 1, 2000 - A comprehensive medical history that includes questions about a personal and family history of cardiovascular disease is the most important initial component of the preparticipation athletic evaluation. Additional questions should focus on any history of neurologic or musculoskeletal ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0501/p2683.html
The Preparticipation Physical Evaluation - American Family Physician
May 1, 2021 - The preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is a common reason for young athletes to see a primary care physician. An annual PPE is required by most state high school athletic associations for participation in school-based sports, although there is limited evidence to support its ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0501/p539.html