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Number 512
ABSTRACT: Transgender individuals face harassment, discrimination, and rejection within our society. Lack of awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity in health care communities eventually leads to inade...
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December 2011
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Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns are encouraged to prescribe antibiotics for the male partners of their female patients diagnosed with chlamydia or gonorrhea to reduce the high reinfection rate, says The Am...
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August 2011
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FAQ112
What things should I think about when choosing a birth control method?
To choose the right birth control method for you, consider the following: How well it prevents pregnancy; How easy it is to use;...
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August 2011
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FAQ167
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can be passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. More than 100 types of HPV have been found. About 30 o...
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August 2011
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SP167
Las infecciones por el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) son muy comunes tanto en las mujeres como en los hombres. Entre mas de 100 tipos de este virus, aproximadamente 30 de ellos se transmiten por co...
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July 2011
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SP112
Tomar la decision de tener o no relaciones sexuales puede ser dificil. Debes decidirlo en el momento en que sea adecuado para ti. Si no estas lista para tener relaciones sexuales, dilo. Si crees que ...
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June 2011
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FAQ150
When should I have my first gynecologic visit?
An obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) is a doctor who specializes in the health care of women. Girls should have their first gynecologic visit between t...
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May 2011
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Washington, DC -- An updated schedule of the recommended routine screenings, lab tests, and immunizations for non-pregnant adolescents and women was released today by The American College of Obstetri...
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March 2011
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Number 467
(Replaces No. 344, September 2006)
ABSTRACT: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved both a bivalent and quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended that...
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September 2010
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Washington, DC -- Girls ages 11 to 12 should receive either of the two FDA-approved vaccines to prevent cervical cancer, ideally before they become sexually active, according to The American College ...
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August 2010
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Number 463
ABSTRACT: Based on several recent studies, new guidelines for initiation of cervical cancer screening have been developed. Evidence shows that screening before the age of 21 years does not change the...
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August 2010
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Number 460
ABSTRACT: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that the first dedicated reproductive health visit take place between the ages of 13 years and 15 years. This visit will p...
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July 2010
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Washington, DC -- Adolescent girls may need two "well-child" visits each year—a general preventive visit and a dedicated reproductive health visit—and both visits should be covered by ins...
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June 2010
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FS022
What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that can be spread through vaginal–penile, anal, or oral sex. Sexually transmitted diseases are passed betw...
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January 2010
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Elements Included in History Component History of Present Illness Location, quality duration, severity, timing, context, modifying factors, associated signs, and symptoms
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January 2010
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Key points: The delivery of preventive services to adolescents differs from the delivery of preventive services to adults. An adolescent’s particular developmental stage uniquely frames the constella...
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January 2010
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FS017
What is a Pap test? A Pap test, sometimes called a Pap smear, tests the cells of the cervix (see the definition below) for any abnormal changes that might lead to cancer. A Pap test can find changes ...
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January 2010
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1. Record the generic abbreviation for the type of vaccine given (e.g., DTaP-Hib, PCV), not the trade name. 2. Record the source of the vaccine given as either F (Federally-supported), S (State- supp...
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January 2010
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What is contraception? Contraception or birth control helps stop you from becoming pregnant. Each month an egg is released from the female ovary (ovulation). If the egg is met by a sperm, the egg can...
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January 2010
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FS013
What is sexual orientation? Sexuality is a natural part of every human being. Sexual orientation is about the direction of a person’s emotional connections,
attractions, and sometimes about whom the...
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January 2010
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FS011
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? Human papillomavirus is a family of viruses that causes infection on the skin or mucous membranes of various
areas of the body. There are many different types of ...
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January 2010
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FS008
What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a way of preventing
pregnancy after unprotected sex. The most common type of emergency
contraception involves taking hormonal pills (usua...
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January 2010
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Physicians should develop office procedures that safeguard their adolescent patients’ rights. These procedures will vary by practice, staff capabilities, and facilities. An initial and annual
office...
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January 2010
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Number 451
ABSTRACT: Approximately 3 million women in the United States have inherited bleeding disorders. The prevalence of bleeding disorders is particularly high among women with menorrhagia. Von Willebrand ...
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December 2009
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Number 448
(Reaffirmed 2012)
ABSTRACT: Defining the reasons for intervention and the precise goal of treatment are the most critical issues regarding use of interventions to alter menstrual flow in adolescents with disabilities....
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December 2009
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