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Snap Quiz on Migraines and Hormones

Adolescent Health
Plus Resources for Your Patient Discussions and Their FAQs

Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Students and Faculty in Women’s Health

Current Journal
Nurses of color are being lost in the pipeline from RN to NP in general and from RN to WHNP in particular.

Cultural Parallels Between Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery and Female Genital Mutilation

Current Journal
The parallel that exists between female genital cosmetic surgery and female genital mutilation is undeniable.

Vaginal Estrogen: An Option to be Considered for Postmenopausal Women

Current Journal
Despite the fear and negativity surrounding the use of vaginal estrogen, it is safe and effective for the treatment of vaginal dryness in most postmenopausal women.

Can Routine Mammograms Hold Clues to Cardiovascular Disease?

Breast Cancer
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the #1 cause of death among US women according to the American Heart Association (AHA)’s Heart and Stroke Statistical Update...

Download This Novel Well-Woman Chart Tool

Assessment & Management
NPs providing women's healthcare now have a comprehensive and innovative tool in the recently updated Well-Woman Chart.

Sex of Cells Matters When it Comes to Heart Disease

Cardio-Pulmonary
Most mammals, including humans, have two sex chromosomes, X and Y. One sex chromosome is usually inherited from each parent, and they pair up...

International Women’s Day 2022

News
March 8, 2022 is International Women's Day and since women's health nurse practitioners honor women everyday by caring for them and training the next generation of WHNPs who will do the same, we'd like acknowledge your work on this day especially.

Many Women Experience Menopause Symptoms Earlier Than They Expected

Aging
 Many women report experiencing menopause-type symptoms as early as their late 30s and early 40s. The findings, from a survey of more than 2,400 participants,...

Telehealth for Older Women: Practice Considerations for the WHNP

Current Journal
The WHNP is ideally situated to consider adding telehealth services for older women as part of preventive healthcare and chronic health condition management.

Some Caffeine During Pregnancy Not Only Safe, But Helpful

News
Having 100 mg of caffeine a day during pregnancy not only doesn't increase the risk of preeclampsia or hypertension, but it may lower the risk of gestational diabetes.

Eating Alone May Contribute to Heart Disease in Older Women

Aging
Older women who eat alone are at a higher risk of heart disease, according to a study published this month in Menopause. Researchers compared the...

Urinary Incontinence Often Goes Undiagnosed

Bladder Health
Urinary incontinence (UI) is so uncomfortable for some women to talk about that only 40 percent seek treatment, some waiting years before discussing it with a primary care provide.r

NIH Seeks Input on Troubling Women’s Health Trends

Cancer Screening
Nurse practitioners in women's health can now submit comments for the Women's Health Consensus Conference (WHCC) to be held in October to address rising...

Women Now Drink as Much as Men — And Are Prone to Sickness Sooner

Adolescent Health
Research shows women suffer health consequences of alcohol — liver disease, heart disease and cancer — more quickly than men and even at lower levels of consumption.

Pandemic Highlights Need for Urgent Care Clinics for Women

Family Planning
Urgent care OB-GYN clinics have begun popping up around the country in recent years, and the covid pandemic has increased demand.
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