Patient Education
(most of the links are to US sites and reflect the conditions or regulations in the US)
Teen issues: Information especially for Teens
Patient Information Articles by Dr. Bürki
Age and pregnancy- how old is too old?
Calcium Supplements
Does cranberry juice really prevent bladder infections?
How often do I need a Pap smear?
How safe are hot tubs?
How to do Kegel Exercises
Plant Estrogens and Menopause
Using birth control pills to change your periods
What is the glycemic index and how useful is it?
What to look for to keep body piercing and tattoos safe?
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section)
Cesarean Section
Clinical Articles by Dr. Bürki in Professional Publications (English Language)
Extended Cycle Oral Contraceptives - Clinical Advisor 2007
Update on Reversible Contraceptive Methods - Cortlandt Forum 2005
Treating Urogenital Artophy - Cortlandt Forum 2005
Menopause Management: Early Menopause - Cortlandt Forum 2000
Menopause Management: Late Menopause - Cortlandt Forum 2000
Transdermal Testosterone Treatment in Women with Impaired Sexual Function-NEJM 2000
Trends in Osteoporosis Management - Cortlandt Forum 1998
Anatomy
Atlas of the Body: Female Reproductive Organs / AMA
Atlas of the Body: Endocrine System / AMA
Atlas of the Body: Breast - Disorders / AMA
Birth Control
Effectiveness of various contraceptive methods
Using birth control pills to change your periods
NuvaRing®
How Mirena® Works
Vasectomy (Male Sterilization) - Patient UK
Facts About Vasectomy Safety / NIH
Birth Control Methods – WebMD
Induced Abortion
Breast Health / Breast Cancer
Atlas of the Body: Breast - Disorders / AMA
Mammography
Breast Cancer Information / US National Cancer Institute
Breast Cancer Guide - WebMD
Cancer in Women
Cervical Cancer - US National Cancer Institute
Colon and Rectal Cancer - US National Cancer Institute
Endometrial Cancer- US National Cancer Institute
Ovarian Cancer – US National Cancer Institute
Vaginal Cancer – US National Cancer Institute
Vulvar Cancer – US National Cancer Institute
Pap Test, Human Papilloma Virus - HPV and Cervical Cancer
The Pap Test
Understanding Abnormal Pap Test Results
Colposcopy
LEEP- Loop Electroexcision Procedure
Human Papilloma Viruses and Cancer: Questions and Answers / NIH
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
Human Papilloma Virus: What you should know
Cervical Cancer - US National Cancer Institute
Conception, Pregnancy and Infertility
Cesarean Section
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section)
Infections, STDs and Vaccinations
How safe are hot tubs?
Human Papilloma Virus: What you should know
Menigococcus - What you should know
Vaccine Education Center - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Hepatitis A - What you should know
Menopause, Osteoporosis and Aging
Bone Basics - National Osteoporosis Foundation
Bone Density Testing - National Osteoporosis Foundation
Calcium Supplements
Living to 100: What's the secret? - Harvard Health Publications
Plant Estrogens and Menopause
International Osteoporosis Foundation Patient Information
National Osteoporosis Foundation Patient Information
North American Menopause Society - Consumer Information
Menstruation, Cramps and PMS
Especially for Teens: Menstruation
Menstruation and the Menstrual Cycle / USDHHS
Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) / Medem-APA
Dysmenorrhea
Obesity and Eating Disorders – your Weight as a Health Problem
Weight Control-Eating Right and Keeping Fit
What is the glycemic index and how useful is it?
Calculate your Body Mass Index
Nutrition Action
South Beach Diet
US National Institute of Health Weight Information Network
US National Institute of Mental Health Eating Disorder Information
Specific Disorders, Surgery and Alternatives
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Uterine Fibroids
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Ovarian Cysts / ACOG
Dilatation and Curettage
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Hysterectomy
LEEP- Loop Electroexcision Procedure
Induced Abortion
Urinary Incontinence and other Bladder Problems
How to do Kegel Exercises
What I need to know about Bladder Control for Women/ NIH
Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Support Problems
Does cranberry juice really prevent bladder infections?
Violence Against Women
Domestic Violence
Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women / USDHHS
Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet / CDC
Intimate Partner Violence Information Page / CDC
Teen Dating Violence Fact Sheet / CDC
Domestic Violence / NIH
Web Links
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Patient Education FAQs
CDC A - Z Index of Diseases
Center for Young Women’s Health - Children’s Hospital Boston
Harvard Health Beat - free Newsletter
International Osteoporosis Foundation Patient Information
Medline plus - Women’s Health Topics
National Osteoporosis Foundation Patient Information
North American Menopause Society - Consumer Information
Nutrition Action
The Hormone Foundation Patient Resources
US National Cancer Institute Cancer Information
US National Institute of Health - Women’s Health Resources
US National Library of Medicine PubMed Article Search
Vaccine Education Center - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia