The Morning After Pill Cannot be Ignored – MM1510
Unintended pregnancy is a complex phenomenon requiring quick decision making. Low contraceptive prevalence and high user failure rates are some of the leading causes of this unexpected situation. High user failure rates suggest the vital role of emergency contraception to prevent unplanned pregnancy. Levonorgestrel is a commonly used progestin suitable for emergency contraception.
Modern Medicine – October 2015
A Practical Guide to Contraception – Contraceptive Pills and Vaginal Rings – MM1509
Shorter-acting contraceptives – combined oral contraceptives, the vaginal ring and the progestogen-only pill – are discussed in this article on contraception. Other contraceptive methods will be discussed in later articles.
Modern Medicine – September 2015
Ilex APTIMA HPV Assay Provides Excellent Sensitivity, Helps Reduce False-positives – MM1508
The identification of human papillomavirus (HPV) as the aetiological agent for cervical cancer has had important implications for the future of cervical cancer screening and prevention strategies.
Modern Medicine – August 2015
Factors Influencing Vitamin D Status in Urban African Black and Asian-Indian Adults – MM1507
Vitamin D deficiency has been implicated in the aetiology of numerous infectious diseases and metabolic syndrome which are prevalent in the African and Asian-Indian populations of South Africa. There is limited data on 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and limited comparative bone mineral density data on non- Caucasian population groups in South Africa.
Modern Medicine – July 2015
Why Use Parenteral Therapies for Osteoporosis? – MM1507
Treatment options for osteoporosis have dramatically changed over the past 15 years. The newer parenteral therapies, zoledronic acid and teriparatide, are effective treatment options with differing mechanisms of action. Here we review these new agents and compare their relative merits with existing oral medications for osteoporosis.
Modern Medicine – July 2015
Where to With the Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse? – MM1504
Pelvic organ prolapse affects many women after childbirth. The decision of whether to have surgery requires consideration of many factors.
Modern Medicine – April 2015
Managing Women with Persistent Pain – MM1503
Women frequently present to GPs with persistent, often multiple complaints of pain. Consultations can be challenging, so recognising the many facets of the pain problem and formulating a comprehensive approach to assessment and management may ease the pain for all affected women.
Modern Medicine – March 2015
Endometriosis: An Overlooked Condition – MM1503
Endometriosis is a progressive disease in most women and remains a challenging condition. It is greatly under diagnosed, especially in adolescents, primarily because of its variable presentation and the need for laparoscopy for diagnosis. Management is aimed at relieving pain, increasing fertility and preventing recurrence.
Modern Medicine – March 2015
Managing Chronic Pelvic Pain in Girls and Women – MM1408
Women with chronic pelvic pain have often experienced pain since adolescence as well as self-doubt, which often results in difficulties in personal development, relationships and sexual confidence.
Modern Medicine – August 2014
Navigating the Menopause – MM1407
During or after the menopause transition, women may present with a constellation of mild to severe symptoms.
Modern Medicine – July 2014
