Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression - Putting Prevention into Practice - ...
Sep 15, 2019 - A 25-year-old woman presents to your office after having recently missed her period. A urine pregnancy test confirms that she is pregnant. She takes acyclovir for suppression of genital herpes, which she acquired as a teenager. She reports a history of depression and sexual abuse during...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p365.html
Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression: Recommendation Statement - U.S. ...
Sep 15, 2019 - The USPSTF recommends that clinicians provide or refer pregnant and postpartum persons who are at increased risk of perinatal depression to counseling interventions.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/od1.html
Can We Prevent Perinatal Depression in the Primary Care Office? - Editorials - American...
Sep 15, 2019 - Even if we do not provide maternity care, our commitment to the total care of our patients, which includes addressing behavioral medicine needs, allows us to be the ideal physicians to champion interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p327.html
Interpregnancy Care: Guidelines from ACOG and SMFM - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jul 15, 2019 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine have published guidelines focusing on interpregnancy care to improve outcomes of future pregnancies and the overall health of women, regardless of their future pregnancy plans.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p121.html
Vitamin D is Equal to Placebo for Preventing Cognitive Decline in African-American ...
Jul 15, 2019 - Is vitamin D more effective than placebo in preventing cognitive decline in African American women older than 65 years who have low serum vitamin D levels at baseline?
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0715/p118.html
Preventing Spontaneous Abortion with Progestin Therapy - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Jul 1, 2019 - The use of progestin therapy in women with recurrent pregnancy loss appears to reduce the incidence of spontaneous abortion, preterm labor, and stillbirth, and increase the rate of live birth. However, due to issues with the studies the authors were hesitant to give progestin their full...
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/od1.html
Denosumab for Reducing Risk of Fractures in Postmenopausal Women - Medicine by the ...
May 1, 2019 - Denosumab appears to be effective in reducing the risk of vertebral and nonvertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Treatment with denosumab does not increase the risk of cancer or death but might increase the risk of infection. However, more studies are required.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0501/od1.html
Maternal Pertussis Vaccination During Pregnancy - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American ...
Apr 1, 2019 - Women should receive the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy regardless of previous immunization history. Infants whose mothers received prenatal immunization had 50% fewer cases of pertussis compared with those whose mothers received postpartum immunization.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p454.html
Increased Water Intake Decreases UTI Recurrence in Women - POEMs - American Family ...
Mar 15, 2019 - Drinking an additional 1.5 liters per day of water halved the recurrence of UTI in women with a history of at least three episodes per year.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0315/od3.html
Hormone Therapy for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal ...
Oct 1, 2018 - No benefit was observed in postmenopausal women receiving hormone therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Find out more.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1001/od1.html
Effects of Prenatal Yoga on Labor Pain - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family ...
Jul 1, 2018 - Participation in a prenatal yoga program may help reduce labor pain, but reported effects vary from modest to moderate.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0701/p49.html
Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal ...
Apr 15, 2018 - The USPSTF recommends against the use of combined estrogen and progestin for the primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women and the use of estrogen alone for the primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women who have had a hysterectomy.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/od1.html
Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal ...
Apr 15, 2018 - D.M. is a 52-year-old woman who presents to your office for a well-woman visit. She has been menopausal since 50 years of age and has no significant medical or surgical history. She is up to date on her recommended screenings, with normal mammography and colonoscopy results, and has no ...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0415/p541.html
Immediate Postpartum LARC: An Underused Contraceptive Option - Editorials - American ...
Jan 1, 2018 - Providing immediate postpartum LARC to women who want it is an evidence-based, patient-centered, and safe practice.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0101/p9.html
Folic Acid Supplementation for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: Recommendation ...
May 15, 2017 - The USPSTF recommends that all women who are planning or capable of pregnancy take a daily supplement containing 0.4 to 0.8 mg (400 to 800 μg) of folic acid.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0515/od4.html
Health Maintenance in Postmenopausal Women - American Family Physician
May 1, 2017 - Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in postmenopausal women older than 50 years. Clinicians should use the pooled cohort risk assessment equations or another risk calculator every three to five years to estimate a woman’s 10-year risk of atherosclerotic ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0501/p561.html
Vitamin E in Pregnancy - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2017 - Vitamin E supplementation in pregnant women does not show any benefit among the most patient-important outcomes.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0401/od1.html
Preventing Unintended Adolescent Pregnancy - Cochrane for Clinicians - American Family ...
Apr 1, 2017 - Among adolescents, educational interventions increase reported condom use at most recent intercourse, whereas contraceptive-promoting interventions increase use of hormonal contraception.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0401/p422.html
NPMS Releases Consensus Statement on Venous Thromboembolism During Pregnancy - Practice...
Mar 15, 2017 - The main strategy for preventing VTE-related mortality is thromboprophylaxis, but guidance regarding its use differs across specialties and organizations. For this reason, the National Partnership for Maternal Safety (NPMS), a group made up of a variety of leaders in women's health ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0315/p397.html
CDC Updates Recommendations for Contraceptive Use - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jan 15, 2017 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first published the U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use (U.S. SPR) in 2013 to provide direction for safe and effective use of contraceptive methods. These guidelines update the 2013 report.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0115/p125.html
Membrane Sweeping to Decrease Rates of Postdate Induction - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - ...
Jan 1, 2017 - In uncomplicated pregnancies, membrane sweeping at 38 to 40 weeks' gestation safely decreases the rate of postdate inductions. Membrane sweeping increases the incidence of spontaneous labor, especially in the subsequent seven days, and results in fewer pregnancies extending beyond 41 ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0101/p35.html
The CDC’s Recommendations to Help Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - Editorials...
Jan 1, 2017 - Alcohol screening and brief intervention, coupled with regular discussion of the patient's reproductive life plan and ready access to effective contraception, can help ensure a healthier next generation while respecting women's autonomy.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0101/p6.html
Calcium Supplementation for Preventing Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy - Cochrane ...
Oct 1, 2015 - High-dose calcium supplementation (i.e., at least 1,000 mg per day) during pregnancy reduces the risk of developing hypertension and preeclampsia. The most significant risk reduction occurs in women at risk of hypertensive disorders and those with low-calcium diets.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1001/p570.html
The Maternal Health Benefits of Breastfeeding - Editorials - American Family Physician
May 1, 2015 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> May 1, 2015 Issue Editorials The Maternal Health Benefits of Breastfeeding ELEANOR B. SCHWARZ, MD, MS, University of California–Davis, Sacramento, California MELISSA NOTHNAGLE, MD, MSC, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island Am...
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0501/p602.html
Magnesium Sulfate for Prevention of Preterm Birth - Cochrane for Clinicians - American ...
Apr 1, 2015 - Magnesium sulfate does not delay delivery when used in patients with preterm labor. Although magnesium sulfate is not associated with any serious adverse maternal outcomes, it may be associated with an increase in total fetal, neonatal, and infant mortality.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0401/p444.html
Low-Dose Aspirin Use for the Prevention of Morbidity and Mortality from Preeclampsia: ...
Mar 1, 2015 - The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends the use of low-dose aspirin (81 mg per day) as preventive medication after 12 weeks of gestation in women who are at high risk of preeclampsia.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0301/od1.html
AHA/ASA Release Guideline on Stroke Prevention in Women - Practice Guidelines - ...
Mar 1, 2015 - The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) have released a guideline to help physicians identify women with increased risk of stroke and initiate appropriate preventive measures. The guideline includes recommendations on pregnancy and stroke; cerebral ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0301/p330.html
Medications for Risk Reduction of Primary Breast Cancer in Women: Recommendation ...
Nov 1, 2014 - The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians engage in shared, informed decision making with women who are at increased risk of breast cancer about medications to reduce their risk. For women who are at increased risk of breast cancer and at low risk of ...
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1101/od1.html
Anastrozole Decreases Rate of Breast Cancer in High-Risk Postmenopausal Women - POEMs -...
Aug 15, 2014 - Postmenopausal women at high risk of developing breast cancer who take anastrozole for five years have a lower rate of developing invasive breast cancer during that time frame.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0815/od7.html
Psychosocial and Psychological Interventions for Preventing Postpartum Depression - ...
Jun 1, 2014 - A range of prevention strategies can reduce the risk of postpartum depression, but more study is needed to determine which interventions are most effective.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0601/p871.html
Antenatal Perineal Massage to Prevent Birth Trauma - Cochrane for Clinicians - American...
Mar 1, 2014 - Antenatal digital perineal massage in the final month of pregnancy is safe and well tolerated. Women who have not had a previous vaginal delivery and perform digital perineal massage in the final month of pregnancy experience less perineal birth trauma, mostly through fewer ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0301/p335.html
Update on Prenatal Care - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2014 - Many elements of routine prenatal care are based on tradition and lack a firm evidence base; however, some elements are supported by more rigorous studies. Correct dating of the pregnancy is critical to prevent unnecessary inductions and to allow for accurate treatment of preterm labor....
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0201/p199.html
Breast Cancer Prevented in Some Women with Drug Treatment - POEMs - American Family ...
Nov 1, 2013 - In some postmenopausal women at higher-than-average risk of breast cancer, tamoxifen and, to a lesser extent, raloxifene (Evista) will prevent the development of breast cancer. For every 1,000 women who receive the prophylaxis, there will be seven to nine fewer cases of diagnosed breast...
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1101/p608.html
Recommendations for Preconception Counseling and Care - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2013 - Given that nearly one-half of pregnancies are unintended, preconception care should be considered an integral part of primary care for women of reproductive age. Common issues in preconception care include family planning, achieving a healthy body weight, screening and treatment for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1015/p499.html
Immunizations in Pregnancy - Editorials - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2013 - Family physicians, even if not providing prenatal care, can play a critical role in maintaining current vaccinations in pregnant women. Learn which vaccinations to consider and which to avoid.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0615/p828.html
Contraceptive Education for Women After Childbirth - Cochrane for Clinicians - American...
Jun 1, 2013 - Postpartum education may increase contraceptive use and reduce unplanned repeat pregnancies, although the evidence is mixed. The optimal timing and content of educational programs are not known.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0601/p761.html
Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions: ...
Mar 15, 2013 - The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against the use of combined estrogen and progestin for the prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0315/od1.html
Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions - Putting ...
Mar 15, 2013 - Case Study: A 59-year-old healthy, postmenopausal woman presents for a routine health maintenance visit. She has an intact uterus and no history of skeletal fractures. She asks if menopausal hormone therapy would help prevent chronic illness, specifically stroke and dementia.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0315/p437.html
Vitamin D Supplementation for Women During Pregnancy - Cochrane for Clinicians - ...
Mar 1, 2013 - In several small, low-quality trials, vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy was associated with a statistically nonsignificant trend toward a decreased risk of low birth weight. There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0301/p314.html
Health Maintenance in Women - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2013 - The health maintenance examination is an opportunity to focus on disease prevention and health promotion. The patient history should include screening for tobacco use, alcohol misuse, intimate partner violence, and depression. Premenopausal women should receive preconception counseling ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0101/p30.html
Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease: Updated CDC Guideline - American...
Jul 1, 2012 - Group B streptococcus is the leading cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis in the United States. Universal screening is recommended for pregnant women at 35 to 37 weeks’ gestation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guideline for the prevention of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0701/p59.html
AHA Updates Guidelines on CVD Prevention in Women - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jan 1, 2012 - Major changes addressed in the American Heart Association's (AHA) 2011 guidelines on cardiovascular disease (CVD) are that benefits and risks found in the clinical practice setting were strongly considered, and recommendations were not based solely on benefits found in the clinical ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0101/p70.html
CDC Updates Guidelines for the Prevention of Perinatal GBS Disease - Practice ...
May 1, 2011 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published guidelines for the prevention of perinatal group B streptococcus (GBS) disease in 1996; the guidelines were updated in 2002 and again in 2010. The most recent guidelines elaborate on laboratory methods and thresholds for GBS...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0501/p1106.html
Folic Acid for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: Recommendation Statement - U.S. ...
Dec 15, 2010 - The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that all women planning or capable of pregnancy take a daily supplement containing 0.4 to 0.8 mg (400 to 800 mcg) of folic acid.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1215/p1526.html
Folic Acid for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects - Putting Prevention into Practice...
Dec 15, 2010 - Case study: A 36-year-old recently married woman comes to your office for a routine gynecologic examination. She tells you that she has been in generally good health since her last visit.
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1215/p1533.html
ASCO Updates Guideline on the Use of Pharmacologic Interventions to Reduce Breast ...
Mar 15, 2010 - The American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) updated guideline addresses: (1) the use of tamoxifen, raloxifene (Evista), aromatase inhibitors, and fenretinide (not available in the United States) versus no pharmacologic intervention to reduce the risk of breast cancer; (2) the ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0315/p799.html
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and Hypertension - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American ...
May 15, 2009 - What are the effects of preventive interventions in women at risk of preeclampsia? What are the effects of interventions in women who develop mild to moderate hypertension during pregnancy? What are the effects of interventions in women who develop severe preeclampsia or very high blood...
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0515/p895.html
Recurrent Miscarriage - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2008 - What are the effects of treatments for unexplained recurrent miscarriage? What are the effects of treatments for recurrent miscarriage caused by antiphospholipid syndrome?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1015/p977.html
Fracture Prevention in Postmenopausal Women - Clinical Evidence Handbook - American ...
May 15, 2008 - What are the effects of treatments to prevent fractures in postmenopausal women?
American Family Physician : Clinical Evidence Handbook
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0515/p1447.html
Oral Health During Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2008 - Oral health care in pregnancy is often avoided and misunderstood by physicians, dentists, and patients. Evidence-based practice guidelines are still being developed. Research suggests that some prenatal oral conditions may have adverse consequences for the child. Periodontitis is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0415/p1139.html