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Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat

Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients also need…

Removal of ovaries before menopause can cause earlier death or negatively impact quality of life

For too many years the ovaries have been considered expendable if the uterus was being removed for a medical indication (hysterectomy)

Save Your Patients Lives – Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease After Menopause

Heart disease kills more women than almost all other diseases combined. But the incidence of this killer disease can be reduced

What every nurse should know about hemophilia

Learn about the causes of this disorder, current treatments, and important nursing considerations.

Society For Women’s Health Research Clears The Air In A Statement On The Role Of Hormone Therapy After Menopause

Here is a document I did not write. But I was a key participant in this meeting, and the message is so important, I…

FDA approves new silicone breast implant

On Feb. 20, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant for…

FDA approves Osphena for postmenopausal women with dyspareunia

On Feb. 26, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Osphena (ospemifene) to treat women with moderate to severe dyspareunia (pain during…

Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions

The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions, according to…

Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults

Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine their mission…

Cooling The Hot Flashes

Women are either lucky or unlucky when it comes to the hallmark symptom of the menopause

Treat The Menopause – Don’t Ignore It

Women ignore having their health checked around menopause at their own peril

Yes, Every Woman’s Menopause Experience Is Different

Menopause is a life-changing event. It is not a disease. Nonetheless, all the available medical research confirms that menopause may be associated with specific…

Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat

Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients…

Removal of ovaries before menopause can cause earlier death or negatively impact quality of life

For too many years the ovaries have been considered expendable if the uterus was being removed for a medical indication (hysterectomy)

Save Your Patients Lives – Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease After Menopause

Heart disease kills more women than almost all other diseases combined. But the incidence of this killer disease can be reduced

What every nurse should know about hemophilia

Learn about the causes of this disorder, current treatments, and important nursing considerations.

Society For Women’s Health Research Clears The Air In A Statement On The Role Of Hormone Therapy After Menopause

Here is a document I did not write. But I was a key participant in this meeting, and the message is so…

FDA approves new silicone breast implant

On Feb. 20, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast…

FDA approves Osphena for postmenopausal women with dyspareunia

On Feb. 26, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Osphena (ospemifene) to treat women with moderate to severe dyspareunia…

Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions

The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions,…

Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults

Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine…