A case-control study of anatomic changes resulting from sexual abuse

Article Abstract:

It may be hard to diagnose sexual abuse of a child merely by examining the child's genital area. In a study of 192 sexually abused children and 200 non-abused children, no specific genital changes were caused by sexual abuse.

Diagnosis, Child sexual abuse, Reproductive organs, Genitalia

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Contraceptive outcomes among adolescents prescribed Norplant implants versus oral contraceptives after one year of use

Article Abstract:

Norplant may be more effective than oral contraceptives in preventing adolescent pregnancy but may have more side effects. Researchers compared 56 teenagers using Norplant to 56 teens using oral contraceptives after one year of use. While 91% of Norplant users were still using it one year later, only 34% of girls using oral contraceptives were. One-fourth of the original oral contraceptive users became pregnant in the first year of use, compared to none of the Norplant users. Norplant use was associated with more weight gain and twice the number of abnormal Pap smears.

Product/Service Evaluation, Oral contraceptives, Teenage pregnancy, Norplant (Contraceptive)

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Use of video eyeglasses to decrease anxiety among children undergoing genital examinations

Article Abstract:

Video eyeglasses appear to be more effective in calming children undergoing a genital examination than other distractive methods. These eyeglasses wrap around the eyes and are capable of displaying videos. Researchers compared these glasses with being read to and active play in 89 children between 3 and 8 years old who were having a genital exam. Children who used the eyeglasses were the least likely to be distressed during the exam and reported the highest level of satisfaction.

Children, Video monitors, Anxiety in children, Childhood anxiety, Genitourinary organs, Urogenital system

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