Journal of women's health
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Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that is known to arise on the vulva. Many women with LS report vulvar pain, often affecting a patient's quality of life. In this study, the sexual function of LS patients, with and without pain, was compared to control populations. ⋯ Women with LS have less frequent sexual activity and less satisfying sexual activity when compared with controls.
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Journal of women's health · Sep 2014
New policies signal changing attitudes on sex differences research: an SWHR® perspective.
The Society for Women's Health Research has long advocated that research studies on diseases that impact men and women should consider sex as a fundamental variable. Thankfully, this attitude seems to be evolving. Recently, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that it will issue new policies on the inclusion of female animals and cells in preclinical medical research. We look forward to working with the NIH and the Office of Research on Women's Health as they develop new policies that require grant applicants to report their plans for including a balance of male and female animals and cells in preclinical studies as appropriate.
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Journal of women's health · Sep 2014
Behavioral and clinical factors associated with self-reported abnormal Papanicolaou tests in rheumatoid arthritis.
Some evidence suggests that women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk for the development of cervical cancer; however, it is unclear how this increase risk is conferred. We aimed to assess the factors related to abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) tests in women with RA to determine whether they are similar to those reported for the general population. ⋯ In this cross-sectional study, self-reported abnormal Pap results were associated with use of birth control and history of STD in RA patients.