Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

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Running in place: The uncertain future of primary care internal medicine

Author:: Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

Publish date: August 1, 2019

If we don’t demand change, who will be there to take care of us when we grow old?

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Women’s health 2019: Osteoporosis, breast cancer, contraception, and hormone therapy

Author:: Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

Publish date: June 3, 2019

Vignettes with practical advice based on current literature.

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In reply: Human papillomavirus

Author:: Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

Publish date: May 1, 2019

Effective education can be achieved by focusing on the personal risks of HPV to the patient, as well as the overall favorable risk vs benefits of v...

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Human papillomavirus in 2019: An update on cervical cancer prevention and screening guidelines

Author:: Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

Publish date: March 1, 2019

Recommendations on counseling, vaccination, screening, and follow-up for abnormal screening.

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Women’s health 2016: An update for internists

Author:: Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

Publish date: December 1, 2016

Important studies of urinary tract infections, bisphosphonates, ovarian cancer screening, and contraception.

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In reply: Menopausal hormone therapy

Author:: Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

Publish date: November 1, 2016

Some women may elect for short duration of therapy while others prefer longer-term use.

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Is there a time limit for systemic menopausal hormone therapy?

Author:: Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

Publish date: August 1, 2016

The duration needs to be an individualized, shared decision that is assessed annually.

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Contraception for the perimenopausal woman: What’s best?

Author:: Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

Publish date: November 1, 2015

Finding the optimal method of birth control for women in their 40s requires careful attention to medical history, risk factors, and perimenopausal...

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Are breast and pelvic exams necessary when prescribing hormonal contraception?

Author:: Pelin Batur, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD

Publish date: October 1, 2015

Only a medical history and blood pressure measurement are needed before prescribing estrogen contraceptives.