Modern Contraceptive Counseling Integrating Long-Acting Reversible Contraception and Same-Day Starts Review Abstract Modern contraceptive counseling has evolved from a provider directed approach to one that emphasizes shared decision making, reproductive autonomy, and equitable access to care. The primary objective is to ensure that individuals can
Gynecology
Perimenopause vs Thyroid vs Mood: Sorting Symptom Overlap Efficiently
Perimenopause vs Thyroid vs Mood Sorting Symptom Overlap Efficiently Review Abstract Perimenopause, thyroid dysfunction, depression, and anxiety represent some of the most common and diagnostically challenging conditions encountered in midlife clinical practice. These disorders frequently coexist and share a broad range of overlapping symptoms, creating major complexity
Endometriosis: Why Diagnosis Still Takes Years—and What to Do Differently in Clinic
Endometriosis: Why Diagnosis Still Takes Years—and What to Do Differently in Clinic Review Abstract PurposeThis paper examines the persistent and clinically significant delays in the diagnosis of endometriosis and proposes evidence based strategies to reduce time to diagnosis and improve patient outcomes. The objective is
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Why Are So Many Patients Still Suffering?
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Why Are So Many Patients Still Suffering Review Abstract Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a highly prevalent yet frequently underrecognized condition that affects up to 84 percent of postmenopausal women. Previously referred to as vulvovaginal atrophy, GSM encompasses a spectrum
Menopause Management in Primary Care: Current Evidence and Practical Prescribing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Menopause Management in Primary Care Current Evidence and Practical Prescribing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy Abstract Menopause is a normal biological transition that marks the permanent cessation of ovarian follicular activity and the end of reproductive capacity. Clinically, it is diagnosed retrospectively after twelve consecutive months
Managing ‘HPV Positive, Normal Cytology’: When to Reassure vs Colposcopy
Managing ‘HPV Positive, Normal Cytology’: When to Reassure vs Colposcopy Abstract Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing has become a cornerstone of cervical cancer screening programs worldwide. However, the management of women who test positive for high-risk HPV but have normal cytology results remains a
