Publications & Research
At Kultivate Women's Health, we are committed to advancing women's health through clinical care, research, education, and scholarship.
Recent Scholarly Contributions
Our clinicians contribute to peer-reviewed publications, national presentations, and professional education that help advance care for women across the lifespan.
Published Article
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 2021
A peer-reviewed review of the diagnosis and management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, including hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options.
Author: Jean Marino, APRN-CNP
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Female Orgasmic Disorder: Current Understanding and Clinical Management
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2026
A peer-reviewed review on the current understanding, evaluation, and clinical management of female orgasmic disorder.
Authors: Rachel Pope, MD, MPH; Jean Marino, MSN, APRN-CNP; Anna Myers, MSN, APRN-CNP; Amine Sahmoud, MD
View PublicationConference Presentation
Standardized Menopause Screening Workflow
The Menopause Society Annual Meeting, 2026
A quality improvement project evaluating standardized menopause screening to improve symptom identification and timely follow-up.
Author: Ann Konkoly, DNP, MBA, WHNP-BC, MSCP
Accepted for presentation at The Menopause Society 2026 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
Published Article
Paved With Good Intentions: Modern Contraceptive Coercion
Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, 2026
An examination of modern contraceptive coercion, implicit bias, and the importance of protecting patient autonomy through ethical, person-centered contraceptive counseling.
Author: Jean M. Marino, WHNP-BC, MSCP, IF
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Optimizing the Vaginal Microbiome: Are Probiotics Clinically Effective?
Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, 2026
A clinical review of the vaginal microbiome and current evidence for probiotic use, including strain-specific effects, oral versus vaginal formulations, and their potential role in recurrent vaginal infections and dysbiosis.
Author: Jean M. Marino, WHNP-BC, MSCP, IF, FNPWH
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Advancing Understanding and Treatment of Female Orgasmic Disorder
Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, 2025
A clinical review of female orgasmic disorder, including clitoral anatomy, factors that influence orgasm, diagnostic evaluation, and current psychological and medical treatment approaches.
Author: Jean M. Marino, APRN-CNP, MSCP, IF
View PublicationWhy This Matters
Women's health has historically been underrepresented in research and medical education. At Kultivate Women's Health, we believe women deserve care that is informed by both the latest evidence and real-world clinical experience.
Through publications, presentations, continuing education, and clinical scholarship, our team remains committed to advancing the care of women across the lifespan.
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