Fertility Control
Chapter 162 Fertility Control Richard M. Prior Definition and Epidemiology In the United States, 99% of sexually active women have used contraception at some time in their lives. From 2006…
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Dyspareunia
Chapter 160 Dyspareunia Marie Elena Botte Definition and Epidemiology Dyspareunia is defined as recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse. The condition is not unique to women; men…
Dysmenorrhea
Chapter 159 Dysmenorrhea Elke Jones Zschaebitz Definition and Epidemiology The term dysmenorrhea, from the Greek word meaning “difficult monthly flow,” refers to painful menstruation. Dysmenorrhea is classified as either a…
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chapter 158 Chronic Pelvic Pain Patricia Polgar-Bailey Definition and Epidemiology Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a continuous or episodic, nonmenstrual pain of at least 6 months’ duration, which may be…
Oral Infections
Chapter 98 Oral Infections Erin A. Lyden, Lisa O’Neal Definition and Epidemiology The American Academy of Periodontology has emphasized the direct connection between oral health and general health; accordingly, it…
Peritonsillar Abscess
Chapter 100 Peritonsillar Abscess Erin A. Lyden Definition and Epidemiology A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is an accumulation of pus within the peritonsillar tissues, between the tonsil and the pharyngeal constrictor…
Breast Disorders
Chapter 157 Breast Disorders Elizabeth B. McCabe Evaluation of breast complaints and screening for breast cancer account for a significant number of primary care visits. The most frequent breast complaints…
Chronic Cough
Chapter 105 Chronic Cough Patricia Polgar-Bailey Definition and Epidemiology Cough is a common symptom in persons with a wide range of respiratory and nonrespiratory diseases, as well as individuals who…
Incontinence
Chapter 145 Incontinence Joanne Sandberg-Cook Definition and Epidemiology Urinary incontinence is the involuntary transient or persistent loss of urine (Box 145-1). It is experienced by 30% to 50% of women…
Prostate Cancer
Chapter 146 Prostate Cancer Kenneth Peterson Definition and Epidemiology Other than skin cancer, cancer of the prostate is the most common malignant neoplasm in men in the United States and…
