Women's Health
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- Bisphosphonate-related atypical femoral fracture: Managing a rare but serious complication
Concern about this rare complication has led to a decrease in bisphosphonate use.
- How long should we follow simple ovarian cysts with pelvic ultrasonography?
Before menopause, most simple cysts smaller than 5 cm resolve in 2 to 3 menstrual cycles and need no further intervention.
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause in breast cancer survivors: Treatments are available
Options include locally applied estrogens, DHEA, and estrogen receptor agonists/antagonists.
- Angular cheilitis induced by iron deficiency anemia
Causes include nutritional deficiencies, local and systemic factors, and drug treatment.
- Diabetes and pregnancy: Risks and opportunities
Internists can reduce the risks by optimizing glycemic control before conception and providing effective counseling.
- How well do we understand calcium and vitamin D?
I do not believe we truly understand the ideal amount of dietary and supplemental calcium or vitamin D for a given patient.
- What inpatient treatments do we have for acute intractable migraine?
Options: volume repletion, antiemetics, antiepileptics, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and magnesium sulfate. Avoid opioids.
- Optimizing calcium and vitamin D intake through diet and supplements
Set modest calcium targets, maximize dietary intake, and make up the defi cit with calcium citrate.