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Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Lois McGuire was a registered nurse in Obstetrics and Gynecology for 20 years. This experience made attending Planned Parenthood of Minnesota for the Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program a natural step. Later she attended Case Western Reserve University to achieve her Master's in Nursing. She has been employed at Mayo Clinic as a nurse practitioner for 15 years. She works with women from adolescence though all the life cycles. Lois is committed to a holistic nursing approach, empowering women to take care of their health.
Latest entries
- New Pap smear guidelines explained
Jan. 21, 2010
- Generic Valtrex cuts cost of herpes treatment
Jan. 13, 2010
- Condom how-tos for better protection
Nov. 12, 2009
- No-period pills: Are they safe?
Oct. 21, 2009
- HPV vaccine side effects
Aug. 11, 2009
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Jan. 21, 2010
New Pap smear guidelines explained
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
The Pap smear made cervical cancer rates plummet while understanding of HPV grew. Next steps. continue
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Jan. 13, 2010
Generic Valtrex cuts cost of herpes treatment
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
The herpes treatment drug Valtrex is now available in a lower-cost generic brand. continue
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Nov. 12, 2009
Condom how-tos for better protection
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Review condom how-to's and use condoms the most effective way. continue
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Oct. 21, 2009
No-period pills: Are they safe?
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Some birth-control pills let you stop your period for months. Here's how. continue
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Aug. 11, 2009
HPV vaccine side effects
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Baseless fear of HPV vaccine side effects may be stopping women from getting immunized. continue
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July 23, 2009
Plan B or One-Step for emergency contraception
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
If you're 17, you can now get one-dose emergency contraception OTC in One-Step. continue
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June 25, 2009
IUD: Safe birth control for all ages
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
For birth control — not STD prevention — the IUD may have unique benefits regardless of your age. continue
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Dec. 1, 2009
Pap smear recommendations
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
The yearly Pap smear rule relaxes with age and lower STD risk. continue
21 comments -
May 12, 2009
HPV vaccine: Why haven't more women received it?
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
The HPV vaccine, available since 2006, has had a slow uptake from girls and young women. continue
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April 25, 2009
Chlamydia test: Have you had yours this year?
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
A yearly chlamydia test makes sense for younger women. Here's why. continue
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March 24, 2009
Chlamydia rates on the rise
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Chlamydia infections become more common every year. Here's why, and how you can stop them. continue
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March 3, 2009
Herpes: What you should know
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
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Feb. 14, 2009
Talking to your partner about herpes
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
You have herpes. Here are some do's and don'ts for telling your would-be sex partner. continue
34 comments -
Jan. 23, 2009
Herpes and pregnancy
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Herpes and pregnancy needs to be addressed directly with your provider so that precautions can be taken. continue
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Dec. 19, 2008
Herpes treatment options
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Medications are available to help treat herpes. continue
40 comments -
Dec. 5, 2008
Herpes symptoms, diagnosis and how it spreads
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Herpes is easily spread. Find out about the symptoms and diagnosis. continue
112 comments -
Nov. 25, 2008
Herpes prompts many questions
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Understanding the basics can help you prevent problems. continue
168 comments -
Nov. 8, 2008
Adolescent girls most at risk of getting an STD
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Sex is risky business for girls and young women without protection. continue
10 comments -
Nov. 1, 2008
Condoms critical for protection from STDs
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Condom education key to ensuring use and protection. continue
6 comments -
Oct. 7, 2008
HPV vaccine protects against cancer
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Know the facts when weighing HPV vaccine. continue
19 comments -
Sept. 27, 2008
Do's and don'ts for reducing risk of STD
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Follow these tips to reduce your risk of getting an STD. continue
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Sept. 20, 2008
What is considered intercourse?
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
STDs can be contracted in many ways. Practice safe sex. continue
20 comments -
Sept. 12, 2008
Welcome to the safe sex blog
By Lois McGuire, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
Join in the discussion about safe sex and how to prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases. continue
71 comments
