A group care model for the purpose of menopausal education and support
Adolescent girls are encouraged to attend education classes regarding their transition through puberty. Pregnant women are encouraged to attend childbirth…
From The Journal
A quality improvement initiative to increase identification of oral disease and dental care in pregnancy
Oral health is an essential aspect of overall health. Preventing and treating oral diseases (eg, dental cavities, periodontal disease) and…
Abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive-aged women utilizing the PALM-COEIN system
In this article, the author discusses how the PALM-COEIN classification system helps clinicians group various causes of abnormal uterine bleeding…
Adolescent Mental Health: A Guide for the Primary Care Provider
Providing screening for anxiety, depression, and suicidality at every visit with an adolescent is a necessity in the post-Covid landscape.
An Update on Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
One survey found only 66% of patients with a documented diagnosis of VVC received a guideline-recommended workup.
Arousal and orgasmic dysfunction in women
Disorders of female arousal and orgasm induce frustration in healthcare providers for many reasons. Approximately 1 in 20 women in…
Assessment and management of benign breast lesions: Role of the WHNP
“Benign Breast Conditions: The Role of the WHNP,” will be a breakout session at the 24th Annual NPWH Premier Women’s Health Conference Oct. 13 to 16. See article for registration details.
Assessment and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are among the most common complications with varied presentations at different stages of pregnancy. Womens healthcare…
Assessment and Management of PMS and PMDD in the Adolescent
Discussing menstrual cycle-related mood symptoms provides an opportune time during the visit to complete depression screening.
Assessment and management of vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy
Faculty: Antay L. Parker, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, CNM, CRNFA, C-EFM, is Assistant Professor of Nursing at East Texas Baptist University…
Assessment and Management of Vitamin D Deficiency
Treatment for vitamin D deficiency is safe and inexpensive, but the condition often goes undiagnosed or untreated.
Assessment and management: Primary hypothyroidism in women
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder affecting nearly 2 in 100 women. Primary hypothyroidism can be diagnosed and effectively managed by primary care providers.
Bladder Pain: The Latest Recommendations for a Century-old Problem
Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome can easily be overlooked for conditions such as overactive bladder, urinary tract infection (UTI), vaginitis, pelvic floor disorders, or endometriosis.
Breast cancer, aromatase inhibitors, and bone health
Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are a first-line therapy for postmenopausal women diagnosed with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Because of the estrogen…
Breastfeeding complications in a Filipino American patient
LM, a Filipina American, had her first child 6 days ago via Cesarean section at 38 weeks’ gestation for breech…
Caring for widows in the aftermath of loss: Implications for nurse practitioners and midwives
The high rates of mortality from the Covid-19 pandemic are now creating even more widows and the mortality risk for widows almost doubles in the first 3 months following widowhood.
Caring for women on adjuvant therapy for breast cancer: Role of the NP in the primary care setting
Faculty: Rachel Gorham, MSN, WHNP-BC, AGN-BC, holds board certification as a women’s health nurse practitioner and in advanced genetics nursing.…
Case Study: Acute Abdominal Pain at 31 Weeks’ Gestation
Conservative measures to manage acute appendicitis without surgery can be an acceptable choice for pregnant women meeting appropriate criteria.
Case Study: Severe Headache in a Young Woman
She estimates that she was examined by 10 healthcare providers prior to receiving the correct diagnosis.
CDC recommendations for providing quality STD clinical services
Many STD infections are asymptomatic, so access to screening is essential.
Cervical cancer prevention: Review of the past, present, and future
No longer should anyone living in the United States die from cervical cancer because this cancer is preventable.
Challenges of testing for genital herpes
Genital herpes is a common, chronic sexually transmitted infection (STI).1 It is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)…
Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of Mycoplasma genitalium
In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that Mycoplasma genitalium was a public health threat.1 Other…
Clinical Resources | Mental health screening for women age 50 Years and older
Our mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental and physical health are intertwined. Mental illness increases the risk…
Clinical Topics: Prenatal and Postpartum
Dr. Jamille Nagtalon-Ramos, EdD, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, FAANP, is an assistant professor of nursing at Rutgers University in New Jersey.…
Clinical Topics: Reproductive and Sexual Health
Dr. Laurie L. Ray, assistant professor (clinical track) at Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, in Atlanta, Georgia…
Closing the gap: Establishing a women’s preventive health visit
Women typically visit an ob/gyn practice, family practice, or internal medicine practice for routine, annual well-woman visits (WWVs). The focus…
Clostridioides difficile in pregnancy
Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile), commonly known as C. diff, is a bacteria associated with severe diarrhea and inflammation of the…
Coalition Formed to Address Health Needs of Aging Women
More than 20 organizations, brought together by The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, have formed BOlder Women’s…
Colorectal Cancer Screenings Starting Younger Than Before
Recommendations for CRC screening differ slightly among authoritative agencies and can be confusing to decipher.
Commentary | Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are more common than we think
My experience in both women’s health/prenatal care and the field of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) gives me a unique…
Covid-19 Update Post-Covid Conditions: Implications for Primary Care Providers
Many post-Covid symptoms can be managed in the primary care setting and often improve without medical intervention during the first few months after initial infection.
COVID-19 update: Navigating biases against Asian Americans during Covid-19
Asian American healthcare providers disproportionately experience racial discrimination in the context of this pandemic.
Current barriers to LARC removal: Threats to reproductive autonomy
A major development in women’s health is the increasing popularity of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), which refer to intrauterine devices…
Current practices and perspectives of women’s health providers on STI treatment of sexual partners
Aggressive medical management of sexual partners has been demonstrated to decrease rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI), including rates of…
Current Primary Care Recommendations for Three Common Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Sjögren syndrome can be difficult to identify and diagnose. This…
Current recommendations for screening and management of postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is one of the most common disorders of the peripartum period and has significant adverse effects on the…
Depressive symptoms in perimenopause
Depressive symptoms are common in perimenopause. Women who may be more at risk include those with a family history or…
Design and Implementation of a Virtual Procedural Skills Training
Virtual workshops are increasingly becoming a popular venue for continuing education (CE) opportunities to maintain and expand skills for routine in-office procedures.
Destigmatizing abortion in primary care settings
Many nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care settings are feeling lost or helpless since the Supreme Court decision in the…
Development of a Vaginal Simulation Model for Virtual Teaching of Pelvic Health
Inspiration for this design was the move from in-person to virtual teaching necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Development of cardiovascular disease after adverse pregnancy outcome
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. About 1 in 3 women…
Development of the WHNP Postpartum Hospitalist Role: Perspectives From Philadelphia
Beyond benefits to the patient, there are also professional benefits that may attract the WHNP to a hospitalist role.
Diabetic gastroparesis in pregnancy
WHNP may participate in the management of high-risk pregnancies when collaborating with other multidisciplinary providers.
Disordered eating: Not just a problem of the young
Eating disorders are associated primarily with adolescents and young adults. Women are most at risk for eating disorders in these…
Dyspareunia for a dozen years in a young woman
Why has a 30-year-old woman never been able to enjoy pain-free sex? (more…)
Early postpartum contact: QI project to increase postpartum visits, screenings, and referrals
The postpartum period is a vulnerable time in women’s lives. Postpartum care in the United States is often inconsistent and…
Editor-in-chief’s message: Diversity and Equity in 2021
As 2021 comes to an end, let us consider the work we have done to foster inclusivity, diversity, and equity in journal content and through our authors and editorial advisory board (EAB).
Editor-in-chief’s message | February 2023
Dear Colleagues, Beth Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief It is my pleasure in this first issue of 2023 to wish everyone the best…
Editor-in-chief’s message, August 2022
Dear Colleagues, I hope everyone is enjoying summer and finding time for relaxation. Looking forward, the 25th NPWH Annual Women’s…
Editor-in-chief’s message, December 2022
Dear Colleagues, Beth Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief, Women’s Healthcare As the year comes to an end, it is a good time to…
Editor-in-chief’s message, June 2023
Dear Colleagues, Beth Kelsey, Editor-in-Chief June is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness month. My editor’s message for this issue is…
Editor-in-chief’s message, October 2022
Dear Colleagues, Beth Kelsey, Editor in Chief, Women’s Healthcare I love words. That is a good thing for an editor.…
Effect of tickborne illnesses on women
Includes a video with a step-by-step simulation of a tick removal.
Emergency Contraception Update
Despite increases in availability Emergency Contraception (EC) remains an underutilized method of pregnancy prevention.
Enabling Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sexuality education is often avoided in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Endometriosis care: Women’s health nurse practitioners share perspectives
Endometriosis is associated with pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, infertility, and lower health-related quality of life. Unfortunately, it takes an average…
Etiology of hypoactive sexual desire disorder and implications for treatment: Four case scenarios
Faculty: Brooke M. Faught, DNP, WHNP-BC, NCMP, IF, is Clinical Director, Women’s Institute for Sexual Health, Division of Urology Associates;…
Evaluation and Conservative Management of Urinary Incontinence in Women
Faculty: Lisa S. Pair, APRN, DNP, WHNP-BC, is Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, School…
Examining an Implicit Bias Assessment Tool: Considerations for Faculty and Clinicians
We have an obligation to teach the next generation of providers about the role of implicit bias in healthcare and its impact on patients served.
Factors associated with HPV vaccination before first sexual intercourse among female college students
The first aim of this study was to identify characteristic differences between college women who completed the 3-dose human papillomavirus…
Highlights of Updated Recommendations in the 2021 CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines
The 2021 guidelines include updated recommendations for treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and Mycoplasma genitalium, and alternative treatment options for bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Highlights on Contraceptive Management
Faculty: Melanie Deal, MSN, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner and supervisor at University Health Services at the University of…
How nurse practitioners can affect women’s health in rural America
Nurse practitioners, including women’s health nurse practitioners, can help reduce health disparities, improve access to care, and promote favorable health outcomes for female rural residents.
HPV vaccination: Reaching the catch-up population and beyond
For more than a decade, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been part of routine vaccination recommendations for both males…
Hyperprolactinemia: The ABCs of diagnosis and management
Describe common causes for and clinical manifestations of hyperprolactinemia.
Hypertension: A discussion of the guidelines
The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force published their clinical practice guidelines on hypertension in 2017. These guidelines…
Implementation of the Maternal Mental Health Safety Bundle: Standardizing perinatal depression screening and response in a federally qualified health center
A national survey of obstetricians and gynecologists reported that 53% universally screened pregnant patients for depression, but only 33.67% implemented guideline-congruent care.
Implementing a Cancer Risk Assessment Screening Tool: Identifying Patients at Risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
The development and implementation of an HBOC risk assessment protocol can decrease morbidity and mortality.
Implementing Bundled HPV Immunization Strategies to Reduce Missed Opportunities
Despite the availability of a well-studied, safe, and effective vaccine, the national HPV vaccination coverage is below 50% among adolescents and the rates continue to lag among US military members.
Improving assessment and management of fecal incontinence in women
In this article, the author discusses risk factors for and symptoms of fecal incontinence, initial assessment, conservative treatments, and indications…
Improving depression and anxiety screening in an infertility practice through implementation of an evidence-based screening tool and process
Infertility affects approximately 11% of women and 9% of men in the United States who are of reproductive age.1 Patients…
Improving identification, reporting, and treatment of trafficked persons
With global migration returning to prepandemic levels, so returns the many benefits and challenges that arise via international migration. Among…
Improving perinatal sexual health assessment: PLISSIT model implementation
Pregnant persons have reported low sexual satisfaction, and sexual dysfunction has been measured in up to 91% of pregnant women.1…
Initial evaluation of the male with infertility
MJ, a 31-year-old Hispanic man, presents to the family planning clinic with his wife of 4 years, concerned because they…
Intimate Partner Violence
Despite the recommendations of USPSTF, WPSI, and other professional organizations, routine screening and intervention for IPV is not a widespread practice in healthcare settings.
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy: New Insights on an Old Issue
Although ICP poses minimal health risks for the pregnant person, it carries significant risk to the fetus.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS is a very important healthcare concern given its high prevalence, the effects it has on health-related quality of life.
Ketogenic nutrition therapy: Considerations for the women’s health clinician
Current data are limited on ketogenic nutrition in pregnancy, and it is therefore not recommended.
Low back pain in women: Why does it hurt?
Low back pain (LBP) affects millions of people in the United States annually and is more prevalent among women. Most…
Male Sexual and Reproductive Health: Role of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) affirms the right of all individuals to quality, evidence-based…
Management of headache in pregnancy and during lactation
Headache in pregnancy is a common complaint. The goal of primary headache management in pregnancy and during lactation is symptom…
Managing postmenopausal dyspareunia: An update
Many women experiencing postmenopausal dyspareunia do not mention it at routine office visits. In this article, the author guides women’s…
Marijuana Use during Pregnancy and Lactation
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) advocates for a nonjudgmental and evidence-based approach to screening and…
Menstrual suppression in an adolescent with intellectual disability
What should the NP know about menstruation in girls with intellectual disability?
Mental illness stigma: Strategies to address a barrier to care
Women’s health NPs are ideally positioned to decrease MI stigma and facilitate necessary mental health services as providers of women’s healthcare across the lifespan.
Navigating challenges for preceptors: Results from the WHNP Workforce Survey
As advanced practice nursing programs proliferate and medical students and physician assistant students also seek clinical experiences, competition for preceptors at appropriate clinical sites has intensified.
Nurses and midwives: Partnering to prevent FASDs
Nurses and Midwives: Partnering to Prevent FASDs is a coalition of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the Association of Women’s…
Older Women’s Health Coalition: A call to action
Many female baby boomers envision healthy aging in a way that differs from that of previous generations.
Osteoporosis and fracture prevention
Even when patients are diagnosed with increased fracture risk, many choose not to take medication because of concerns about rare risks that are often sensationalized in the media.
Overview of the diagnosis and management of uterine fibroids
Fibroids are benign uterine tumors that are the leading cause of hysterectomy in the United States. They may be asymptomatic…
Patient Consent for Student Performed Pelvic Exams
Although consent for invasive procedures or treatments has long been standard in healthcare, consent for invasive assessments has been less defined.
Perinatal care considerations for women who have experienced type 3 female genital cutting/infibulation
This article provides information and care guidelines for healthcare providers who encounter pregnant women who have experienced type 3 female…
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Implications for WHNPs and Midwives
In the US, the incidence of PPCM is rising, possibly due to advanced maternal age, an increased rate of multifetal pregnancies secondary to modern fertility techniques, and increased recognition and awareness of the disease.
Pessary Use in Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pessaries are a safe and potentially long-term intervention for women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse.
PhD-prepared WHNPs and the generation of women’s health science
Women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs) provide specialized direct, advanced practice care to women across the lifespan from adolescence through end…
Placing the spotlight on maternal morbidity and mortality among Black women in New York
The prevalence of maternal morbidity and mortality affects Black women disproportionately in the United States. Reducing racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality must be a priority.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Diagnosis and management
Faculty: Terrie H. Platt, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC, NCMP, is Assistant Professor at the University of South Alabama College of Nursing…
Position Statement | Prepregnancy genetic carrier screening
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) advocates for equitable access to informed, voluntary prepregnancy genetic carrier…
Position Statement Human Sex Trafficking
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) affirms the essential role of women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs)…
Position Statement: Access to Safe Abortion Care
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), along with numerous other national health professional organizations, affirms that…
Position Statement: Cervical Cancer Screening
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports a concerted effort to continue to improve cervical cancer…
Position Statement: Climate Change, Women’s Health, and Environmental Justice
Climate change represents an urgent health challenge that requires engagement, advocacy, and leadership from the nursing profession.
Position Statement: Menstrual Equity
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) asserts that all individuals who menstruate should have adequate access…
Pregnancy During the Pandemic: Evolving Covid-19 and Adaptations to Obstetric Care
Pregnant people and those contemplating pregnancy have endured uncertainty and numerous modifications in how care is provided during the pandemic.
PrEP for women: An update for healthcare providers
PrEP use among women has the potential to reduce new HIV infections by 61% (with ≥ 75% adherence), yet less than 10% of men and women who are “behaviorally indicated for PrEP” are utilizing this important prevention tool.
Preparing for intrauterine device consults and procedures
This article provides nurse practitioners with important details about effective communication strategies that promote patient-centered, shared decision making during contraceptive…
Primary care considerations for women with an identified pelvic mass
Evaluation of adnexal or pelvic masses for malignancy can be challenging in the primary care setting. Noninvasive presurgical considerations for…
Professional advocacy 101: How to get involved in health policy
There has never been a more critical time for women’s and gender-related healthcare providers to engage in the policymaking process.…
Progestins in Combination Oral Contraceptives
Many factors come into play when making a COC selection. Among them are the patient’s clinical picture, preferences which may include noncontraceptive benefits, past experiences with hormonal contraception, availability, and cost.
Project C.U.R.E’s cervical cancer screening and treatment program
Women’s health nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and other specialists may partner with Project C.U.R.E on short-term medical mission trips to fight against disparities.
Promoting Fertility Awareness to Improve the Appropriate Use of Infertility Treatment: Considerations for the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act
A bill in Congress would require private health insurance plans that cover obstetric services to also cover infertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization.
Promoting mental health self-care strategies during pregnancy and postpartum with motivational interviewing
Increased stress in the prenatal and postpartum periods of life is an important mental health concern. Nurse practitioners (NPs)…
Providing Bias-informed and Evidence-based Care for Pregnant Persons with Obesity
The rate of obesity in the United States continues to rise annually, and over one million pregnant individuals live with…
Providing culturally sensitive evidence-based care for Orthodox Jewish women
Orthodox Jewish tradition requires married women to abstain from physical intimacy with their husbands whenever they begin a menstrual flow,…
Relating Reproductive Justice to Clinical Practice
The time is now to embrace the power that you have to impact reproductive justice and help shape the policies of tomorrow to create a world that is more inclusive, just, and equitable.
Relative energy deficiency in sport: Health implications in female athletes
As the science has grown around the female athlete triad, researchers have gained a greater understanding of the consequences that…
Reliable evidence-based screening protocol for endometriosis
Endometriosis is a gynecologic condition in which endometrial cells normally lining the uterus grow outside the uterine cavity, predominately attaching…
Rewards and challenges of caring for women in custody: Perspective of a women’s health nurse practitioner
Before I describe my work in the prison system as a women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP), I want to explain…
Role of nurse practitioners in providing care for adolescent females
Nurse practitioners have a pivotal role in caring for adolescent females, especially in regard to the unique needs of this…
Role of the WHNP in providing care for the patient with recurrent pregnancy loss
RPL can be an intimidating entity for healthcare providers to evaluate and treat due to varying guidelines and pressure from patients to prevent future losses.
Self-managed medication abortion: What nurse practitioners need to know
Due to the changing legal landscape of abortion access in the United States, nurse practitioners can expect to see more…
Sex in the era of Covid-19
The current global focus remains on Covid-19. For most Americans, the new normal consists of social distancing measures, which introduces…
Strategies to decrease fat stigma in women’s health
“Fat stigma in Women’s Health” will be a breakout session at the 24th Annual NPWH Premier Women’s Health Conference Oct. 13 to 16. See article for registration details.
Streamlining a Carrier Screening Routine Into Practice: Proactive Prepregnancy Planning
Prepregnancy carrier screening enables individuals and couples to learn about their reproductive risk and consider the most complete range of reproductive options versus waiting until pregnancy when choices become more limited.
Structural Racism and Implicit Bias in Women’s Healthcare
Structural racism creates differential access to opportunities by race/ethnicity and perpetuates inequities among these groups.
Structured contraceptive counseling with shared decision making: Effects of implementation at a university student health and wellness clinic
Women in their 20s experience the highest occurrence of unintended pregnancy, accounting for 55% of all cases.
Telehealth for Older Women: Practice Considerations for the WHNP
The WHNP is ideally situated to consider adding telehealth services for older women as part of preventive healthcare and chronic health condition management.
Testing menopausal hormone levels: Is It necessary?
Natural menopause is the end of ovulation and often determined retrospectively by 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea. The average age…
The mentoring role for DNP projects
The number of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs and DNP-prepared nurses across the United States continues to grow.
The WHNP’s guide to evaluating male infertility
Male factor is a primary or contributory cause of infertility in up to 50% of couples, making it an important…
Thyroid autoantibodies and adverse pregnancy outcomes
Thyroid dysfunction caused by autoimmune thyroid disease is a prevalent condition among reproductive-age women and in pregnancy. Autoimmune thyroid disease…
Transforming women’s and gender-related healthcare
As I enter my second year as the Chair/President of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH),…
Trauma-informed care Part 1: The road to its operationalization
Trauma-informed clinical strategies can prevent re-traumatization of individuals who have experienced trauma.
Trauma-informed Care Part 2: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Individuals
Data suggest that 24% of transgender people experience unequal treatment in healthcare environments.
Type 2 diabetes in women of reproductive age
Reproductive-age women with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes can benefit from education that allows them to develop a reproductive life plan that will optimize future pregnancy outcomes.
Understanding contralateral prophylactic mastectomy decision-making in women with early-stage breast cancer: A nursing perspective
August 1, 2019 A growing proportion of women with early-stage breast cancer without familial or genetic risk factors are electing…
Understanding Covid-19 vaccines
This Covid-19 update provides information to help healthcare providers allay some of the fears surrounding vaccination and answer the questions patients are asking.
Update on perinatal anxiety disorders: Assessment and management
Routine assessment for perinatal anxiety disorders, using established diagnostic criteria and standardized tools, can facilitate early diagnosis, guide management, and…
Update on pharmacologic treatment for endometriosis- related pain
Faculty: Caitlin Henderson, MSN, RN, WHNP-BC, is a women’s health nurse practitioner in a private ob/gyn practice in West Islip,…
Updates in Adult Female Acne
Acne vulgaris is one of the most commonly treated dermatologic diseases in adult females, but treatment selection and patient education should be tailored specifically to this population.
Use of Motivational Interviewing to Address HPV Vaccine Hesitancy
In a time when parental vaccine hesitancy in pediatric spaces continues to occur, it is important that NPs have a tool kit for continuing the conversation in both an empathetic and informative way.
Uterine fibroids: What you need to know
What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are firm, rubbery growths in the muscle of the uterus (womb). Uterine fibroids are…
Vaginal Estrogen: An Option to be Considered for Postmenopausal Women
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.
Video: How Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners Provide Care for Non-Gynecologic Health Problems
Women’s Healthcare Editor-in-Chief, Beth Kelsey, takes a couple of minutes to talk about the role of women’s health nurse practitioners and primary care.
Vital Vaccines For Older Women
Lack of vaccine recommendations by healthcare providers has been linked to low vaccine utilization by patients.
Voice-guided mindfulness meditation for advanced practice providers in an academic medical center
Advanced practice providers (APPs) may experience burnout threats in their careers at any time.1 Burnout is a problem that not…
We Are the Solution to Our Problem: A Brief Review of the History of Racism and Nursing
Racism in nursing has existed since the profession’s historic beginnings, and it continues to permeate nursing education, practice, research, and policy.
Welcome to the Clinician Café—A unique learning model
The National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning (NCTCFP) had to reassess strategies for delivering distance education during the pandemic…
What is hidradenitis suppurativa?
Evidence shows that the mean delay in diagnosis for HS was more than 10 years and more than 60% of patients had visited a healthcare provider more than five times before receiving a formal diagnosis.
What is Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity and Why Does it Matter for Nurse Practitioners?
To fully meet patients’ needs, provide compassionate care that helps our patients thrive, and to create the best health outcomes possible, it is important to make SRHE a priority in our practice.
When sperm and egg aren’t bedfellows: The WHNP role in helping families conceive
Individuals and couples without a sperm-producing partner, including lesbian women, single women, and trans-masculine or nonbinary persons, may seek advice…
When urinary tract infections keep coming back
Recurrent urinary tract infections affect 30% to 40% of women and cost the United States billions of dollars each year.…
WHNPs as Partners in Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis
There is a well-recognized maternal health crisis in the United States. In 2020, 861 women* died of pregnancy-related complications. This…