Women's Health, An Issue of Medical Clinics

While women and men have many of the same health problems, these problems can affect women differently, both in terms of physical manifestation and social impact. Moreover, some disorders and concerns are exclusive to women or are simply more common in women. This issue of Medical Clinics of North America features thirteen articles that explore the clinically relevant aspects of womens health and include:: Barriers to Womens Health:: Who Should Provide Primary Care to Women; Contraception; Urinary Incontinence and Prolapse; Peri-and Post-menopausal Care Including Osteoporosis, Perimenopausal Bleeding and Vasomotor Symptoms; Pelvic Masses; Pap Smears, Cervical Dysplasia, and HPV Vaccine, Preventive Health for Women Including Age Specific Screening and Immunizations Basic Infertility Including PCOS; STIs and PID; Medical Illness in Pregnancy; Breast Disease; Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse; Medications in Pregnancy.