Darlene Franks, RN, FNP
Family Medicine
- Address
- Licensure
- College
- Professional Experience
- Breast and ovarian cancer and risks to individuals
- Diseases and Disorders
- General Women's Health
- Reproductive System Anatomy
- Gynecologic Surgery and Diagnostic Procedures
- Menstruation
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
- Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Menopause
- Premature Menopause
- Perimenopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Alternatives to HRT
College
College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA
Associate of Science, RN
08/83 to 05/87
UC Davis School of Medicine, FNP/PA Program
Davis, CA
06/02 to 06/04: FNP
Professional Experience
Visalia Medical Clinic, Inc.
FNP - Family Practice Dept.
Visalia, CA
08/04 to Present
College of the Sequoias
RN - Education Dept.
Visalia, CA
08/93 tp 06/04
Fresno Pacific University
Supervisor, Health Services
Fresno, CA
08/00 to 08/02
Tulare County Office of Education
RN for Headstart Preschool Program
Visalia, CA
08/91 to 08/93
Kaweah Delta District Hospital
RN, Emergency Department
Visalia, CA
05/87 to 08/91
Diseases And Disorders > Women’s Health
Breast Diseases
Breast Surgery
Cervical Diseases
Contraception
General Women's Health
Gynecologic Surgery and Diagnostic Procedures
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Infertility
Lesbian Health
Menopause
Menstruation
Other Women's Health Topics
Ovarian Diseases
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Pain
Reproductive System Anatomy
Sexual Dysfunction In Women
Uterine Diseases
Vaginal Diseases
Vulvar Diseases
Full Text Books
General Women's Health
Women's Health Topics:MEDLINEplus
Women's Health (General): MEDLINEplus
Reproductive Health (General):MEDLINEplus
Sexual Health (General):MEDLINEplus
Women's Health Initiative:National Institutes of Health
Women's Health: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health Topics:American Medical Women's Association
Frequently Asked Questions About Women's Health:National Women's Health
Information Center
Women's Health Information Center:American Medical Association
Women's Health @ Stanford:Stanford University
Reproductive System Anatomy
Female Reproductive Organs:American Medical Association
Female Reproductive System:Nemours Foundation
The Uterus:National Uterine Fibroids Foundation
Atlas of the Body: The Breast -- Disorders:American Medical Association
Gynecologic Surgery and Diagnostic Procedures
Colposcopy:American College of Obstetricians and Gyncologists (ACOG)
Dilation and Curettage:ACOG
Endometrial Ablation:ACOG
Endometrial Biopsy:Laurus Health
Hysterectomy:MEDLINEplus
Hysterectomy:YourSurgery.com
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy :ACOG
Alternatives to Hysterectomy: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Surgical Alternatives to Hysterectomy in the Management of Leiomyomas
Hysterectomy: A Gynecologist's Second Opinion
Hysterosalpingography:ACOG
Hysteroscopy:ACOG
Laparoscopy :ACOG
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure:ACOG
Pap Test:Laurus Health
Pelvic Ultrasound:Radiological Society of North America
Uterine Fibroid Embolization:Fibroid Medical Center of Northern California
Menstruation
Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome:MEDLINEplus
Talking to Your Child About Menstruation:The Nemours Foundation
All About Menstruation (for Teens): The Nemours Foundation
Menstrual Cycle Problems, Self-Care Flowchart: American Academy of Family Physicians
Menstrual Disorders, Physician Reference Guide:American Board of Family Practice
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding:ACOG
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding:Merck Manual
Menorrhagia:Baptist Hospital Health Library
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS):ACOG
Premenstrual Syndrome:Baptist Hospital Health Library
Endocrinology and Premenstrual Syndrome:The Endocrine Society
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD):American Psychiatric Association
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families:Expert Consensus Guideline Series
Menopause
Menopause:MEDLINEplus
Menopause:National Institute on Aging
Menopause: The Times They Are a Changin':Planned Parenthood
Taking Charge of Menopause:U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know:The Hormone Foundation
An Active Menopause: Using Exercise to Combat Symptoms:The Physician and Sports Medicine
Menopause and Bladder Control:NIDDK
Menopause Increases a Woman's Risk of Heart Disease: American Heart Association
Premature Menopause
Premature Menopause: Project Aware
Scientists Isolate Premature Ovarian Failure Gene:National Institute on Aging
Hormone Replacement Therapy
International Position Paper on Women's Health and Menopause:Best Clinical Practices
Estrogen Plus Progestin Study Stopped:Women'sHealth Initiative
Risks and Benefits of Estrogen Plus Progestin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women (July 2002):American Medical Association
June 2002 Update on HRT:Women's Health Initiative
Hormone Replacement Therapy:National Women's Health Information Center
Questions and Answers: Use of Hormones After Menopause: NCI
Alternatives to HRT
Alternative Therapies for Traditional Disease States: Menopause:American Academy of Family Physicians
Use of Botanicals for Management of Menopausal Symptoms:ACOG
Menopause: Treatment Options for Women Surviving Breast Cancer or Concerned About Estrogen Replacement Therapy:The Hormone Foundation
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