Risk factors for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in women receiving maintenance antifungal therapy: results of a prospective cohort study

Article Abstract:

The risk factors for symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis episodes among women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis who are receiving maintenance antifungal therapy are examined. The use of pantyliners or pantyhose, consumption of cranberry juice or acidophilus containing products, a history of bacterial vaginosis, and age less than 40 years was positively associated with a symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Health aspects, Women, Risk factors, Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal, Vulvovaginal candidiasis

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Ambulatory procedures for urinary incontinence in the United States, 1994-96

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A study was undertaken to describe the national rates of ambulatory surgery for urinary incontinence in women, for which National Survey of Ambulatory Surgery, a federal database was used. The estimated number of women undergoing outpatient surgery for urinary incontinence increased from 7200 in 1994 to 15,900 in 1996.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Labor Distribution by Employer, Gynecological R&D, Care and treatment, Statistics, Urinary incontinence, Gynecological research, Surgery, Outpatient, Ambulatory surgery

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