Women's Health
Friday's Progress Notes - May 21, 2008
Mental Health Information - Vol. 12 Issue 5
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CONTENTS
1. Cardiovascular disease in women
2. Using CBT to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
3. Pregnancy as a stressful life event
4. Helping clients deal with infertility treatment
5. Women with borderline personality disorder
6. Female sexual dysfunction
7. Treatment of fibromyalgia
8. Cosmetic surgery and psychological issues
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1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the primary cause of death in women for almost a century.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20061015/1331.html
2. PRIMARY CARE COMPANION JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY
Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Changing the Paradigm
Referral for a brief course of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may help the patient develop coping skills to deal with the symptoms.
http://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/pccpdf/v07n05/v07n0507.pdf
3. CNS SPECTRUMS
Pregnancy as a Stressful Life Event
Pregnancy and childbirth are often associated with positive emotions, but this is not the case for all women or for all pregnancies.
http://www.cnsspectrums.com/aspx/articledetail.aspx?articleid=1008
4. FDA CONSUMER
Infertility
Individuals in infertility treatment need an arsenal of psychological support and guidance.
5. PRIMARY PSYCHIATRY
Considerations in Women's Mental Health: Women with Borderline Personality Disorder
Women with BPD frequently present with comorbid diagnoses that influence the approach to treatment and outcome.
6. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
Female Sexual Dysfunction: Don't Assume It's a Side Effect
Antidepressants are one of many possible causes of sexual dysfunction in women. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=4273
7. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is commonly considered to be a stress-related disorder due to its frequent development following stressful life events.
http://virtualmentor.ama-assn.org/2008/01/cprl1-0801.html
8. PSYCHIATRY MMC
Cosmetic Surgery and Psychological Issues
This article focuses on suicide risk among women who have undergone breast augmentation surgery and on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
http://www.psychiatrymmc.com/cosmetic-surgery-and-psychological-issues
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