As we settle back into routine after the holidays, the decorations come down and the familiar rhythm of daily practice returns. Still, winter offers a moment to reflect on the year behind us, the accomplishments achieved, the challenges navigated, and the resilience built along the way. It is also...
Editor's Message
From the President's Desk
This month’s issue of OFP is themed around women’s health and newborn health, topics that in many ways could not be more timely. In a time of growing misinformation in American health care, osteopathic family physicians are more essential than ever. As trusted clinicians rooted in whole...
Review Articles
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females
A Multisystem Perspective for the Osteopathic Physician
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating condition that significantly impacts the quality of life of females. It is defined as pelvic pain lasting at least 6 months or longer, and stems from multiple etiologies, including gynecologic, gastrointestinal, urologic, musculoskeletal, neurologic, and p...
Managing Common Gynecologic Disorders
Clinical Approaches to PCOS, Endometriosis, and Uterine Fibroids
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and uterine fibroids are highly prevalent gynecologic conditions that often lead to pelvic pain, menstrual irregularities, and infertility. While standard treatment relies on hormonal therapy and surgery, there is growing interest in integrative, nonp...
Infants are born with low levels of vitamin K, placing them at risk for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). To prevent this, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends intramuscular (IM) vitamin K for all newborns. However, parental refusal of this and other standard newborn interventions is in...
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CASE PRESENTATION A 17-day-old male infant, born at 39 weeks and 3 days’ gestation via spontaneous vaginal delivery, was admitted to the pediatric inpatient service for worsening skin rash over the past 5 days. The patient’s mother states that the rash started as scattered erythematous papul...
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WHY IS VITAMIN K IMPORTANT IN NEWBORNS? Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting. Newborns have naturally low levels of vitamin K, increasing their risk for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). 1,2 Without supplementation, it can take up to 6 months for newborn...