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This list, prepared by the College Resource Center librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement of The American Colleg...
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April 2013
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Number 558
ABSTRACT: Given demonstrated vaccine efficacy, safety, and the large potential for prevention of many infectious diseases among adults, newborns, and pregnant women, obstetrician–gynecologists should...
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April 2013
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WEBTREATS: Incarcerated Women
American Civil Liberties Union – Prison Conditions
This ACLU website has information on prisoners’ rights and prison conditions. There is also info...
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April 2013
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Number 547
Abstract: Military service is associated with unique risks to women’s reproductive health. As increasing numbers of women are serving in the military, and a greater proportion of United States Vetera...
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December 2012
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The American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS
Women in the Military and Women Veterans
Committee on Health Care for Underserved Women
Box 1. Def...
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November 2012
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Number 541
(Replaces No. 401, March 2008)
ABSTRACT: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (the College) has a long history of leadership in ensuring that its educational mission is evidence based and unbiased. A predecessor...
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November 2012
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Number 534
ABSTRACT: The annual health assessment (“annual examination”) is a fundamental part of medical care and is valuable in promoting prevention practices, recognizing risk factors for disease, identifyin...
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August 2012
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SP147
El endometrio
El endometrio cambia durante el ciclo menstrual en
respuesta a las hormonas. Durante la primera parte
del ciclo, los ovarios producen la hormona llamada
estrógeno. El estró...
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August 2012
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This list, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement of The American Colleg...
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April 2012
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This list, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply endorsement of The American College of...
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April 2012
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Number 516
ABSTRACT: Underserved women are those who are unable to obtain quality health care by virtue of barriers created by poverty, cultural differences, race or ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, ge...
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January 2012
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Number 515
ABSTRACT: Sixty percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women live in metropolitan areas. Most are not eligible for health care provided by the federal Indian Health Service (IHS). The IHS partl...
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January 2012
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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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Number 510
(Replaces No. 341, July 2006)
ABSTRACT: It is ethical for physicians to market their practices provided that the communication is truthful and not misleading, deceptive, or discriminatory. All paid advertising must be clearly ide...
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November 2011
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FAQ080
What is the difference between outpatient surgery and inpatient surgery?
Outpatient surgery, also called ambulatory or same–day surgery, does not require an overnight stay in the hospital, meaning th...
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August 2011
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FAQ099
What is chronic pelvic pain?
Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the pelvic area that lasts for 6 months or longer. Chronic pain can come and go, or it can be constant. Sometimes chronic pelvic pain follo...
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August 2011
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PFS001
Making the Most of Your Health Care Visit
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women’s Health Care Physicians
patient education
FactSheet
PFS001: Making the Most of You...
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July 2011
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(Reaffirmed July 2011)
The problem of perinatal transmission of HIV infection was first appreciated in 1982. In 1991, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended a policy of routine counseling and offering testing (with sp...
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July 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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FAQ127
What is vulvodynia?
Vulvodynia is a condition involving chronic pain and discomfort of the vulva. The pain recurs and is long lasting. There are two types of vulvodynia: Generalized—The pain or disco...
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May 2011
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FAQ147
What is endometrial hyperplasia?
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition that occurs when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows too much. It is a benign (not cancer) condition. In some cases, h...
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May 2011
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Number 480
ABSTRACT: Empathy is the process through which one attempts to project oneself into another's life and imagine a situation from his or her point of view. Most individuals do have an innate capacity t...
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March 2011
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SP080
Si tiene programada una cirugia, necesitara tener cierta informacion basica. Saber lo que puede esperar antes y despues de la cirugia puede ayudarle a sentirse menos preocupada y con un mayor control...
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January 2011
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Number 117
(Reaffirmed 2012)
The increased use of screening tests has led to the identification of large numbers of women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Consequently, there is an increased role for obstetrician–gynecol...
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December 2010
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SP099
Se denomina dolor pelvico cronico a un dolor en la zona de la pelvis que dure 6 meses o mas. Se calcula que un 15-20% de las mujeres de 18-50 anos ha sufrido de dolor pelvico cronico durante mas de u...
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December 2010
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