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	American Family Physician: Vulvovaginal candidiasis: topical vs. oral therapy - includes patient information sheet
		Because of the frequent occurrence of vulvovaginal candidiasis, treatment regimens are needed that not only produce rapid resolution of the infection, but also pose a minimal risk of untoward events, especially in women who are pregnant, who have diabetes or who take concurrent medications.
		Systemic therapy for vulvovaginal candidiasis should be reserved for rare cases of severe, recalcitrant infection in patients who do not have a concomitant sexually transmitted disease (STD) and who have proved to be compliant with previous courses of topical antifungal therapy.
		A diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis in a diabetic patient may lead the physician to discuss the importance of blood glucose control to prevent future outbreaks of candidiasis.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n7_v51/ai_16965341 (866 words)

	Nebraska Health -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In order to feel health, people need to feel that they look well, are functioning as well as they always have, and that no external or internal risk imminently endangers their healthful state.
		There are two parts to health science: the study, research, and knowledge of health and the application of that knowledge to improve health, cure diseases, and understanding how humans and animals function.
		Public health studies the effect of environmental factors such as available health care resources on the health of the general population, often focusing on particular populations, such as mothers and children.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/103/nebraska-health.html (1831 words)

	Candidiasis Vulvovaginal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		of chronic vaginal symptoms are recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC), vulvar vestibulitis syndrome and irritant...
		Vulvovaginal candidiasis is considered recurrent when at least four specific episodes occur in one year or...
		Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a frequent inflammatory process in women but it has not been widely studied in female sex workers (FSWs).
	www.candidacures.info /Directory/candidiasis-vulvovaginal.html (468 words)

	American Family Physician: Treatment of Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
		Vulvovaginal candidiasis is considered recurrent when at least four specific episodes occur in one year or at least three episodes unrelated to antibiotic therapy occur within one year.
		Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is distinguished from persistent infection by the presence of a symptom-free interval.
		Antibiotics are often implicated as a cause of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_11_61/ai_62829299 (1143 words)

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		Vulvovaginal candidiasis, known as vaginal yeast infections, affects the lower genital tract of women.
		It is hard to find data on the epidemiology of vulvovaginal candidiasis, likely because vaginal colonization with Candida, which is a prerequisite for the condition, occurs in at least 40 percent of adult women.
		Behavioral risk factors for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis are unclear, however investigators have suggested that receptive oral sex and increasing frequency of intercourse may play a role.
	www.mercola.com /2003/may/24/yeast_infections.htm (978 words)

	Vulvovaginal Candidiasis VVC Reproductive Health Professionals, online CME april 1995
		Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common gynecologic infection accounting for 13 million cases of vaginitis annually in the United States, second only to bacterial vaginosis in prevalence.
		It is estimated that three out of four women will be affected by this infection at least once in their lives, with approximately half of these women experience more than one episode.
		Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC), defined as the occurrence of at least four mycologically proven symptomatic episodes of VVC in one year occurs in approximately 5% of women with VVC.
	www.arhp.org /healthcareproviders/onlinepublications/clinicalproceedings/riskbenefitcp/april95.cfm?ID=100 (2530 words)

	Menopause and Maintaining Vaginal Health at Menopause
		The transcript with Gynecologist/Vulvovaginal health expert, Elizabeth Stewart, M.D. Many menopausal women experience some form of vaginal dryness or irritation due to the thinning of the vaginal mucosa that typically occurs as hormone levels decline.
		Vaginal tissue health relies on nutrients such as vitamin E, a versatile supplement that can be taken orally, or applied directly to the vaginal tissue in the form of an oil, or as a part of a vaginal moisturizer or lubricant.
		Finally, another often-neglected method to maintain vaginal tissue health is frequent sexual stimulation, which promotes the thickening of the vaginal tissue as well as stimulates blood flow and the secretion of moisture and disease fighting enzymes.
	www.power-surge.com /educate/vaginalhealth.htm (925 words)

	New Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It raises awareness of vulvovaginal health ("v" health) and doesn't shy away from difficult topics.
		Vulvovaginal health includes issues related to the vulva (the external female genitals - clitoris, mons, labia, etc) and the vagina (the passageway to the cervix and uterus; the birth canal).
		With so little information about vulvovaginal health presented in medical schools, The V Book is also a convenient guide for all healthcare providers - particularly family practitioners, gynecologists and dermatologists - to have on hand in the office as a resource for vulvovaginal health information.
	www.vulvarhealth.org /vbook.html (679 words)

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		The first words that come to mind are "Finally, a book that addresses women's genital health." As a long time sexuality educator for women with vulvovaginal disorders, this book is a longtime desired and welcome attribute for helping women understand their physiological functions regarding sexual and reproductive healthcare.
		The word "complete" used in the title is most accurate, as The V Book covers a wide variety of vulvovaginal concerns including: physiological anatomy and functioning, changes in sexual and reproductive organs with age and hormonal affects, hygiene, sexual relationships, gynecological examinations, infections, disorders, and disease.
		Although vulvovaginal health information is attracting more attention and is slowly expanding with the efforts of women's sexual health advocates, the lack of information and lack of vulvovaginal health specialists available are few.
	www.sexualitytutor.homestead.com /TheVBook.html (1365 words)

	Vagisil: Newsroom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		With a different theme each year, ranging from tracking your health genealogy to the importance of annual Pap tests, the VWHC helps women understand feminine symptoms and concerns.
		As a result of the 2002 Victories in Feminine Health efforts, the VWHC came to realize that many myths and misconceptions about feminine health abounds -- among women of all ages.
		Therefore, the 2003 "Victories in Feminine Health" program will be dedicated to clearing up the misinformation that continues to affect the lives of women.
	newsroom.vagisil.com (356 words)

	Vulvar Disease Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This program provides the patient with expert diagnosis and treatment of problem vulvovaginal diseases such as vulvar dystrophies and dysplasia, vulvodynia, vestibulitis, and recurrent vaginitis.
		MUSC is fortunate to have experienced physicians to both diagnose and treat persistent vulvovaginal symptoms and their causes.
		Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date.
	www.muschealth.com /women/services/vdiseases.htm (802 words)

	Consumer Connections from CAPHIS 2003 January-March, Vol. 19 No. 1
		As health care has been changing towards shorter office visits and shorter hospital stays, more of the responsibility for follow up and health care maintenance has shifted to the patient, requiring a greater understanding of their own care.
		The good news is that health professionals, educators, librarians, and others are beginning to work together to find new ways to get health information across to those who don’t read well and to help them feel more comfortable about revealing this difficulty when necessary.
		Health Care without Shame was written with two audiences in mind: sexually diverse patients and the health care providers who serve them.
	caphis.mlanet.org /newsletter/19n3ConsConnect2003.html (5336 words)

	Network / Le Réseau - Winter 2003, Volume 5/6, Number 4/1
		The book is divided into three parts: what to know and do when a woman is well, what to know and do when she develops a problem and an in-depth guide to specific illnesses and their treatments.
		Depression and bipolar disorder are serious medical conditions that often result in personal distress, work disability and social isolation comparable to that of similarly serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
		Women are tired of treating every health problem with a pill.We know there are healthier and more natural ways to help prevent a range of health ailments, such as chronic headaches, menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections or osteoporosis.
	www.cwhn.ca /network-reseau/6-1/6-1pg10.html (1315 words)

	NVA.org - Medical-Scientific Advisory Board
		He is a member of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the chronic pelvic pain section for OBGYN.net.
		Her recent book on vulvovaginal health, The V Book, was released by Bantam in July 2002.
		The NVA recommends that you consult your own health care practitioner to determine which course of treatment or medication is appropriate for you.
	www.nva.org /about_nva/medical_advisory_board.html (1462 words)

	Women's Health Matters Network: Resource Database
		This practical and comprehensive guide to the vulvovaginal area (V area) is divided into three parts: An Owner’s Manual; When You Need Help; and Problem and Answer Guide.
		Part I covers how your vulvovaginal concerns change throughout the life cycle, from your teens through menopause and beyond; how to pick a good gynecologist and how to ask the right questions; do's and don'ts of V hygiene; the safest use of tampons, pads, and pantiliners; and V health facts for sexually active women.
		Paula Spencer specializes in health and family subjects for a number of publications.
	www.womenshealthmatters.ca /resources/show_res.cfm?ID=39749 (275 words)

	Rush University College of Nursing CAM Education Program
		Stewart is a gynecologist who has devoted her practice to vulvovaginal care.
		In addition to clinical practice, she devotes time to research and teaching about this unique area of women's health.
		The first part, "An Owner's Manual," walks the reader through the anatomy of the vulvovaginal area, how this area is impacted during different stages of women's lives, the basics of self-care, and facts for sexually-active women.
	www.rushu.rush.edu /nursing/CAM/newsletter/Archives/menopause/review.html (181 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: The V Book: a Doctor's Guide to Complete Vulvovaginal Health (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Stewart and Spencer's guide covers it all in friendly lay language: vulvovaginal anatomy and functions, changes through the life cycle, routine self-care, sexual issues affecting the "Vs" (vulvovaginal area), pelvic exams, bothersome symptoms, and 13 chapters for specific problems.
		If you are a woman experiencing a GYN health issue, this book will provide you with the facts you need to understand the nature of your problem, to ask good questions of your health care provider, and to determine if the care you are receiving is effective and appropriate.
		Every conceivable topic regarding a women's gynecologic health is covered in a thorough manner, and it is done so with both accuracy and sensitivity.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0553381148 (1225 words)

	Infection Medicine Vaginal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Garlic is one of nature's amazing "drugs" that has a number of other health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and reducing bad cholesterol.
		Apple-cider vinegar has many health benefits (including aiding in weight loss) and can be used both internally and externally, as well.
		It is not intended to be prescriptive or substitutionary for health care by a medical doctor.
	www.femalecare.info /vaginal/infection-medicine-vaginal.php (1870 words)

	eMaxHealth.com - Free Health Care News Articles
		Coordinated treatment and support for homeless adults usually results in greater health improvements than does the prevailing sporadic and substand...
		Health care literally means how one cares for health.
		The best health insurance is the knowledge a person can acquire about personal health.
	www.emaxhealth.com (151 words)

	Common Female Complaint Gains Medical Attention
		When a recent conference at the National Institutes of Health addressed a common, painful and often misdiagnosed condition in women, a longtime activist took it as a welcome sign that vulvodynia sufferers are starting to get medical attention.
		In 1997, Mate's organization pressed the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., to organize a conference on the illness.
		She is an internationally-known vulvodynia expert and author of "The V Book: A Doctor's Guide to Complete Vulvovaginal Health," published in 2002.
	www.womensenews.org /article.cfm/dyn/aid/1417 (1452 words)

	Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal
		This guideline on the management of vulvovaginal candidiasis was produced by the Clinical Effectiveness Group of the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases (MSSVD).
		NB this guideline is made available on the Web by the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH), which was formed in 2003 through the merger of the Medical Society for the Study of Venereal Diseases (MSSVD) and the Association for Genito-Urinary Medicine (AGUM).
		Health professionals have the opportunity to use the clinical information and multimedia materials to gain credits in continuing medical education (CME) programmes.
	omni.ac.uk /browse/mesh/D002181.html (582 words)

	The V Book - About the Book
		Being comfortable with your body is not a matter of modesty- it’s a matter of good health.
		The V Book focuses specifically on vulvovaginal matters: the latest research translated into understandable explanations, combined with my experience, the insight of my colleagues, and a framework that aims to make this knowledge both accessible and interesting.
		The V Book is divided into three parts: what to know and do when you’re well, what to know and do when you develop a problem, and an in-depth guide to specific problems and their treatments.
	www.thevbook.com /vbook.html (940 words)

	Medpundit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It does not "masquerade as a book on women's health," as you state; rather, its subtitle clearly states it is very specifically about vulvovaginal health only.
		Stewart wrote this groundbreaking book because, based on her two decades as a gynecologist and 12 years of vulvovaginal specialization, she realized that there was a great deal of misinformation--and missing information--among women about their genitalia.
		Private health insurance premiums are rising at an unsustainable average of about 13 percent per year — and as much as 25 percent in some areas of the country.
	medpundit.blogspot.com /2002_10_13_medpundit_archive.html (6604 words)

	Vulvovaginal
		Soper, MD An expert shares ways to avoid misdiagnosing vulvovaginal infections by becoming better acquainted with the microscopy of vaginal secretions, routinely using both pH paper and the amine...
		Current Issues Notice of Formation of the Australian and New Zealand Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease I wish to advise ACSHP members of the formation of a new Australian and New Zealand...
		About 5 percent (one in 20) of women with vaginal yeast infections develop recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC), which is defined as four or more symptomatic vaginal yeast infections in a one...
	vaginitismicotica.failvaginitis.com /vulvovaginal (1001 words)

	Penticton Public Library: In Focus Archives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Stewart an expert in vulvovaginal care and sexual-pain disorders, answers the questions about the all too common “V” ailments that women are embarrassed to discuss even with their doctors.
		She includes how one’s vulvovaginal concerns change throughout the life cycle from teens through menopause and beyond.
		This author outlines her exciting new lifestyle program that is designed to diminish common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, fuzzy thinking, irritability, and insomnia, while promoting heart health, building bones to prevent osteoporosis, and increasing muscle mass to rev up.metabolism.
	www.library.penticton.bc.ca /newnot/archmenop.shtml (690 words)

	Health And Exercise -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Health can be defined negatively, as the absence of illness, functionally, as the ability to cope with everyday activities, or positively, as fitness and well-being.
		In Sickness and in Health was a BBC television sitcom sequel to the highly successful ''Till Death Us Do Part'', an everyday tale of a dysfunctional family in East London.
		Categories similar to Health And Exercise: Health Educators
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/68/health-and-exercise.html (1680 words)

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