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Women's Health

Friday's Progress Notes - June 23, 2000
Mental Health Information - Vol. 4 Issue 19
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. STD Prevention: Genital Herpes
2. Depression in Women
3. Managing the symptoms and risks of menopause
4. Balancing work and family
5. Early detection of colorectal cancer
6. Step-family relationships
7. Leading health concerns of minority women
8. Misuse of alcohol by older women


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Dear Colleagues,

This week's issue is devoted to health problems affecting women. The goal is to promote public awareness of these issues and to assist practitioners in their treatment of women who may be struggling to cope with these health conditions.

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John L. Miller, MD


1. NATIONAL CENTER FOR HIV, STD AND TB PREVENTION
STD Prevention: Genital Herpes
Questions and answers about genital herpes.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/herpesfacts.html

2. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Depression: What Every Woman Should Know
Research has shown that in the United States about 19 million people-one in ten adults-experience depression each year, and nearly two-thirds do not get the help they need.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/depressionwomen.html

3. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Managing Menopause
The authors discuss options available for managing the symptoms and long-term risks associated with menopause including information on complementary therapies and lifestyle approaches in managing menopause.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000301/1391.html

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4. NATIONAL NETWORK FOR CHILDCARE
Balancing Work and Family
This articple provides tips on how to manage your time.

5. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Colorectal Cancer: Risk Factors and Recommendations for Early Detection
This article addresses risk factors and screening recommendations for colorectal cancer.

6. ATHEALTH.COM
Step Family Relationships: Why Step Relationships Aren't Easy
When two people remarry with one or both having children, they must double up their adjustment.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/steprelationships.html

7. NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER
Health Information for Minority Women
More than 36 million women are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. They experience many of the same health problems as Caucasian women, but they are in poorer health and suffer disproportionately from premature death, disease, and disabilities. This resource addresses the leading health concerns of minority women.
http://www.4women.gov/minority/programs/

8. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
Use and Misuse of Alcohol Among Older Women
Many of the acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions that lead to high rates of health care use by older people are influenced by the consumption of alcohol.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/alolderwomen.html


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