Women Journal of Nursing
Exploring Estrogen-Related Atrophy Beyond the Genitourinary Tract
This paper proposes that estrogen deficiency during menopause may cause atrophy beyond the genitourinary tract, potentially affecting tissues such as the esophagus and oral cavity. Symptoms like dysphagia or throat burning may sometimes reflect estrogen-related tissue changes rather than GERD.
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The Vagina :Bringing the Vagina Back to Life After Menopause Non-Hormonal Treatment Approaches for Atrophic Vaginitis and Chronic UTIs in Estrogen-Restricted Women In honor of the women who have suffered in silence
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This paper is dedicated to the many women I have had the privilege of treating for atrophic vaginitis during menopause. Atrophic vaginitis—characterized by vaginal dryness, tissue thinning, and the involution of the vagina, labia, and urethra—is primarily caused by estrogen deficiency. I reflect on the voices of women whose needs have been unmet due to contraindications for estrogen therapy, often stemming from a history of cancer or other medical concerns. This work seeks to explore evidence-based, non-hormonal alternatives to manage atrophic vaginitis in menopausal women who cannot undergo estrogen therapy. Atrophic vaginitis does not affect the vagina alone—it also compromises the urethra, labia minora, labia majora, and the vaginal introitus (Faubion et al., 2017). Many of my patients have expressed frustration and distress as they navigate these symptoms without access to estrogen treatment. Their suffering and pleas for relief fuel the urgency of exploring and validating safe, effective, and estrogen-free therapeutic options.
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Silenced and Overlooked: The Impact of Societal Norms on Women’s Mental Health Care
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This article examines the ongoing influence of societal norms and gender bias in the treatment of women’s mental health. Despite advances in medical understanding, many women continue to face dismissal, misdiagnosis, and emotional invalidation within clinical settings. Drawing on contemporary research and lived experiences, the paper sheds light on issues such as medical gaslighting and diagnostic overshadowing, emphasizing how these challenges impact trust, access, and outcomes. It calls for greater awareness among healthcare providers, particularly nurses, and advocates for a more compassionate, inclusive approach to mental health care that validates the experiences of all patients.
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Maternal Mortality Among Black Mothers in Massachusetts
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This is an op-ed about the need for further attention and funding to combat the rising rates of maternal mortality of Black and Haitian mothers in Massachusetts.
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The Role of the Forensic Nurse Examiner at the U.S.-Mexico Border
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This article gives context to the migrant crisis at the U.S. border and describes gender-based violence and the role of the forensic nurse examiner in providing care for these victims of violence.
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Addressing the Effects of the Inadequacy of Prenatal and Postnatal Care Among Unhoused Women in Canada
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A comprehensive examination of the barriers unhoused women in Canada face in accessing prenatal and postnatal care, and community health nursing strategies to address maternal health inequities.
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Sheehan Syndrome: What every woman should know
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Sheehan Syndrome (SS) is associated with postpartum decreased functioning of the pituitary. Severe postpartum hemorrhage results in decreased blood supply to the pituitary leading to necrosis. The process leads to hypopituitarism, and subsequent decreased pituitary hormones. Deficiency of pituitary hormones manifest in a host of disorders which can cause high morbidity in women or even death.
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Women and Homelessness
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Women and homelessness is a great concern that affects the global policy and health determinants to improve health. This case study is a glimpse of the cultural class as it revolves around the lives of mostly White homeless mothers, attending to both everyday lives and cultural norms while exploring and interpreting their interdependencies.
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Self Examination of Body: An Effective Measure for Early Detection and Treatment Properly of Cancers among Girls/Women in Rural Area and Slum Area of India
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Cancer is the one of the scariest and second largest non-communicable disease. It contributes a sizable in the total numbers of deaths. The World cancer Report, 2003 indicates that cancer rates are set to increase at an alarming rate globally and it would be increased by 50% new cases for the year 2020. In case of India the number is expected to rise seven million by 2015. Ignorance among the public, delayed diagnosis and lack of adequate medical facilities has given it the dubious distribution of being a ‘killer disease’. Only early diagnosis and properly treatment strategies can be prevented the one third of common cancers. It is the prime matter of concern that the female population at their reproductive age and beyond is badly infected by the disease. The incidence of breast cancer, cervix and ovarian cancer are raising steadily. There are several factors like life style and diets specially among urban women associated with this increasing rate of victimization. But among females of rural and urban slums it speaks another scenario because these female populations has a little scope of self examination of their body which is an effective strategy rather than education, awareness and screening test.
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A Man Apart
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The idea of individuals with developmental disabilities becoming sexually active was disconcerting. Imagine having a daughter with disabilities, with limited cognitive comprehension, how could you protect her from tragic sexual encounters? Past abuses were common as institutionalized women were sterilized without consideration of their basic human rights.
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The Importance of Supporting Mothers Who Breastfeed
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There are many health benefits to breastfeeding children such as lower mortality rates, ideal nutritional values, and long term benefits such as healthy weights and higher intelligence later in life. The positive aspects of breastfeeding extend to maternal health as well, such as lower rates of breast and ovarian cancers and decreased occurrences of post-partum depression.
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