J Reprod Med
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To assess women's likelihood of feeling comfortable in discussing vulvar pain. ⋯ Our data suggest that vulvar pain characteristics may determine how comfortable a woman is to discuss her vulvar pain, but it varies by relationship type.
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A random sample (20%) of U.S. and territorial emergency departments were surveyed in 2004 and again in 2009 to obtain information about provision and counseling of emergency contraception (EC) to sexual assault victims. ⋯ Prophylaxis against possible pregnancy is an important part of sexual assault treatment and should be maximized. EC provision for sexual assault victims in emergency departments has not greatly increased over time and does not reflect regulatory changes in accessibility. Prophylaxes against sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy are handled differently for sexual assault victims, reflecting distinct separation of sexual and reproductive health in clinical practice.