SMJ articles in the category "hormonal contraceptives"

Original Article

Hormonal Contraceptives for Endometrial Cancer Prevention in Obese and High-Risk Women in Virginia

Objectives: Endometrial cancer remains the fourth most common malignancy among US women, and hormonal contraceptives drastically reduce this risk. The study objectives were to assess the prescribing patterns, counseling practices, and knowledge of family physicians and obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) regarding hormonal contraceptives, obesity, and cancer prevention. Methods: A 25-question survey was…

Posted in: cancer prevention 3 endometrial cancer 5 hormonal contraceptives 2 Obesity 70

Case Report

ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in a Teenager: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract:In the presence or absence of atherosclerosis, young adults can experience a myocardial infarction. Notably, young patients are at increased risk to be misdiagnosed since they do not frequently have traditional coronary risk factors. We describe a 19-year-old woman with chest pain and ST elevation on electrocardiogram who was initially…

Posted in: Drugs 6 hormonal contraceptives 2 ST elevation myocardial infarction 3 young adult 3
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