{"title":"Women’s sexuality after menopause: What role for androgens?","authors":"Andrea Riccardo Genazzani MD, PhD , Nicola Pluchino MD , Francesca Bernardi MD , Valeria Valentino MD , Rossella E. Nappi MD","doi":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Although the contribution of androgens to female physical and mental well-being is still a matter of debate, recent studies support their therapeutic use, mainly to treat sexual dysfunction related to menopause.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":89480,"journal":{"name":"Sexuality, reproduction & menopause","volume":"2 4","pages":"Pages 204-208"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92008250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Managing migraine: A women’s health issue","authors":"Kersti Bruining MD (FAAN)","doi":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Three out of four migraine sufferers are women. Despite medical advances, migraines are underdiagnosed and undertreated—in fact, fewer than half of all sufferers seek a physician’s help. On the plus side, successful management of this debilitating condition is gratifying for physicians and patients alike.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":89480,"journal":{"name":"Sexuality, reproduction & menopause","volume":"2 4","pages":"Pages 209-212"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132856573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Just ask! Talking to patients about sexual function","authors":"Sheryl Kingsberg PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>There’s a simple way to overcome the obstacles to discussing sexual concerns with your patients: Simply ask. This helpful review of female sexual dysfunction focuses on lack of sexual desire after menopause, and tells how to make an accurate diagnosis and offer effective treatment and counseling.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":89480,"journal":{"name":"Sexuality, reproduction & menopause","volume":"2 4","pages":"Pages 199-203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124869554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Do varicoceles really affect male fertility?","authors":"Jay I. Sandlow MD","doi":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Varicoceles account for up to 40% of male factor </span>infertility, yet nearly two-thirds of men with varicoceles are fertile. What’s a clinician to do? Two things, really: Understand what causes varicoceles and appreciate the benefits of repair.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":89480,"journal":{"name":"Sexuality, reproduction & menopause","volume":"2 4","pages":"Pages 219-221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.011","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120844569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rampant obesity: What you can do","authors":"Janet D. Allan PHD, RN, CS (FAAN)","doi":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Obesity is easy to screen for, and effective treatments are readily available. Although they produce only modest sustained weight loss, even small losses confer health benefits.</p><p><strong>Your goal:</strong> Screen all adults in your practice, and refer obese patients to counseling and behavioral intervention programs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":89480,"journal":{"name":"Sexuality, reproduction & menopause","volume":"2 4","pages":"Pages 195-198"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129458714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure","authors":"Machelle M. Seibel MD (Editor-in-Chief)","doi":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89480,"journal":{"name":"Sexuality, reproduction & menopause","volume":"2 4","pages":"Pages 193-194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.sram.2004.11.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92127168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Helping patients know when ‘enough is enough’","authors":"Diane N. ClappB.S.N., R.N.","doi":"10.1016/j.sram.2004.07.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sram.2004.07.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Many couples continue infertility treatments even in the face of futility. This article discusses when a health care provider should help patients decide that it is time to stop treatment. Couples and individuals will face a sense of loss and disappointment. Health care professionals should be able to help patients consider all options and develop a plan that they will be able to live with.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":89480,"journal":{"name":"Sexuality, reproduction & menopause","volume":"2 3","pages":"Pages 159-162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.sram.2004.07.008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92106514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}