Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Dec 2021
Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Prevention of Human Papillomavirus-Related Cancers.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections cause more than 35,900 cancers annually in the United States. Although cervical cancer is the most prevalent HPV-related malignancy in women, the virus is also responsible for a significant percentage of anal, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. ⋯ The Society for Women's Health Research held a series of interdisciplinary meetings and events, during which expert researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and health care policy leaders evaluated the current landscape of HPV-related cancers and their effects on women's health. This report summarizes the discussions of this working group and areas it identified in which to address gaps in primary and secondary prevention approaches to improve access and health outcomes for women with HPV-related anogenital cancers.
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2021
Characteristics of Women with Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy.
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common bacterial infection in pregnancy. Known risk factors for UTI in pregnancy include diabetes and certain urologic conditions. Other maternal characteristics might also be associated with risk and could provide clues to the etiology of UTI in pregnancy. ⋯ White women). Conclusions: About one in six women reported UTI in pregnancy but the prevalence varied markedly by geography and maternal characteristics. This variability could provide clues to the causes of UTI in pregnancy.