Clinic-based interventions to increase preexposure prophylaxis awareness and uptake among United States patients attending an obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Baltimore, Maryland.

Background: Cisgender women account for 1 of every 5 new US HIV diagnoses, with most cases (85%) attributed to heterosexual contact. HIV preexposure prophylaxis is an effective prevention strategy; however, preexposure prophylaxis awareness and prescriptions among women are low.

Objective: This study aimed to increase preexposure prophylaxis counseling and uptake among cisgender women attending obstetrics and gynecology clinics.

Medical Cannabis for Gynecologic Pain Conditions: A Systematic Review.

Objective: The endocannabinoid system is involved in pain perception and inflammation. Cannabis contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), which are cannabinoids that bind to endocannabinoid system receptors. A fatty acid amide called palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) enhances endogenous cannabinoids.