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Friday, 26 June 2009 |
Oprah, celebrities, and others all claim to communicate the truth about bioidentical hormones, but what do medical experts say? As a medical journal for ObGyns, we (The Female Patient journal) have the facts in our patient magazine for women titled “The Buzz on Bioidenticals,” and available free online at http://www.femalepatient.com/pdf/BuzzPatientEdition.pdf. This magazine is an educational service developed by The Female Patient®, the Red Hot Mamas®, and Elizabeth Lee Vliet, MD, and supported by an educational grant from Ascend Therapeutics, Inc. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 26 June 2009 )
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Written by Andrew Goldstein, MD
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Tuesday, 24 July 2007 |
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Your visit to the gynecologist has ended with you thinking that you’re crazy. You’ve got vaginal burning, pain, and rawness that won’t go away. Your genital area may be red and irritated looking. Your doctor has said that there is no infection, nor any other disease that is causing the problem. You’ve tried creams, over-the-counter yeast infection treatments, and every other itching treatment available. It’s not in your head; you are not losing your mind. It could be vulvodynia. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 May 2009 )
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Written by Andrew Goldstein, MD
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Friday, 27 April 2007 |
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Please see artist renderings of the surgery by clicking here. As Awareness Grows, So does Diagnosis and Treatments:Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS) is a subset of vulvodynia that is characterized by severe pain during attempted vaginal penetration to pressure localized to the vulvar vestibule (see diagram), and redness(erythema) of the vulvar vestibule. A subset of vulvar vestibulitis is called vestibulodynia, which combines the three symptoms with constant pain at the vestibule. Increased awareness of VVS has led to exciting new research. This review will examine current concepts regarding the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of VVS.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 May 2009 )
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Friday, 26 June 2009 |
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U.S. survey finds two-thirds have had sex-related stress, anxiety. THURSDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new survey finds that 70 percent of American women have experienced a sexual health issue, and 22 percent felt very or extremely concerned about it. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 29 June 2009 )
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Written by Michael L. Krychman, MD
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Wednesday, 17 June 2009 |
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This is an excerpt from 100 Questions & Answers About Women's Sexual Wellness and Vitality: A Practical Guide for the Woman Seeking Sexual Fulfillment by Dr. Michael L. Krychman and published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers. His brief bio follows at end of this fascinating and valuable excerpt.
1. What is sexual medicine? Sexual medicine means different things to different people. To some it conjures up images of intense therapy sessions delving into your sexual past and upbringing, whereas to other individuals it represents a complete medicalized approach to sexuality. Others still take the approach of a comprehensive yet dynamic definition. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 June 2009 )
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 12 February 2009 |
This book is by Dr. Andrew T. Goldstein, director of this site, Dr. Caroline F. Pukall and Dr. Irwin Goldstein. Dr. Andrew Goldstein is Director for the Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders, is a member of the faculty of the Division of Gynecologic Specialties at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is regarded as one of the worlds leading authorities of sexual pain disorders and diseases of the vulva. Dr. Pukall is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Queen's University and a leading expert in the assessment and psychological and alternative treatment options for sexual pain. Dr. Irwin Goldstein is Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital and Clinical Professor of Surgery at University of California at San Diego, is a world leader in female sexual function and dysfunction and founder and secretary of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 March 2009 )
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Written by Jill Schwartz, MD
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Thursday, 19 March 2009 |
A less expensive version of the female condom (FC) was recently approved by the FDA. Will this increase the use of this contraceptive form, which offers several important benefits for women? Male condoms have played an important role in global HIV prevention over the past few decades. In recent years, women have become increasingly vulnerable to HIV, especially in highly afflicted sub-Saharan Africa. Since women are not always able to insist on the use of male condoms, there is a great global need for affordable and accessible woman-controlled barrier methods that provide dual protection against unintended pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS. . |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 June 2009 )
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