Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Dec 2002
ReviewVaginal estrogen preparations: a review of safety and efficacy for vaginal atrophy.
A theoretical advantage of local (i.e., vaginal) therapy of genitourinary symptoms could be avoidance of systemic adverse effects. Review of efficacy and adverse effects of commonly prescribed vaginal estrogens is of great clinical relevance. ⋯ All preparations are effective in decreasing signs and symptoms of vaginal atrophy, but they differ slightly in their adverse event profiles. Long-term safety of the preparations is best established for estradiol tablets (1 year), but is lacking for all preparations.
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2002
Comparative StudyAging, health, and depressive symptoms: are women and men different?
This study investigated whether age and self-reported health status comparisons affected reports of depressive symptoms differently for older women and men. ⋯ As females aged and self-reported health status comparisons declined, their depressive symptoms increased steadily, but at a lower rate than males' depressive symptoms. Older persons in fair or poor self-reported health should especially be screened for increasing depressive symptoms. Although females generally report greater risk of high depressive symptoms, it is still a concern for males as they age and their health declines.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2002
Deaf women: experiences and perceptions of healthcare system access.
The authors investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and healthcare experiences of Deaf women. ⋯ Deaf women have unique cultural and linguistic issues that affect healthcare experiences. Improved access to health information may be achieved with specialized resource materials, improved prevention and targeted intervention strategies, and self-advocacy skills development. Healthcare providers must be trained to become more effective communicators with Deaf patients and to use qualified interpreters to assure access to healthcare for Deaf women.