All Women's health articles
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NICE guideline
NICE LARC guideline
This guideline covers important points to raise with women that may benefit from long-acting reversible contraception
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Supplement
The importance of the progestogenic component of hormone replacement therapy in women with a uterus
Information intended for healthcare professionals only. Guidelines approached Mylan for an educational grant to support the production of this supplement. Mylan has had no influence over the selection of the authos or the content of the supplement and has reviewed it for technical accuracy and ...
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NICE guideline
NICE recommendations for women with pelvic organ prolapse
Summary includes recommendations on non-surgical management of prolapse, and assessment and management of complications associated with mesh surgery.
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NICE guideline
Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management
Summary of NICE guidance covers history taking, assessing urinary incontinence, investigations, non-surgical management, and indicators for referral.
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SIGN guideline
SIGN FASD guideline
Failure to recognise prenatal alcohol exposure as a possible cause of behavioural difficulties may contribute to adverse outcomes for the child.
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Uncomplicated recurrent UTI guideline
This guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Rees J et al with the support of a grant from a pharmaceutical company.
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH CHC guideline
This concise updated summary of the FRSH combined hormonal contraception guideline covers use, effectiveness, non-contraceptive benefits, and risks.
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NICE guideline
NICE heavy menstrual bleeding guideline
Includes updated recommendations on management and investigations on the causes of HMB. Also covers history taking, and provision of information
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Independent professional body guideline
PCWHF prolapse guideline
When is a pessary indicated? How do you fit a pessary? This summary also covers the management of complications, and when to refer to gynaecology.
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News
Preconception care resources and guidance published by Public Health England
Public Health England has published guidance on Preconception care: making the case, which includes information, intelligence, and tools with evidence‑based approaches for the embedding of preconception care.
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Independent professional body guideline
Sexual and reproductive health with IBD guideline
Inflammatory bowel disease usually presents during the reproductive years. This concise summary covers fertility, pregnancy, and contraceptive use.
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News
PCWHF publishes guideline on prolapse
Conservative management of prolapse—competency framework for primary care has been published by the PCWHF.
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH contraception after pregnancy guideline
This summary of the FSRH guidance on contraception after pregnancy focuses specifically on contraception after pregnancy and childbirth
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Test and reflect
Menopause Matters guideline on HRT
This CPD activity consists of 6 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on HRT
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH emergency contraception (EC) guideline
This summary of FSRH EC guidance compares the effectiveness of EC methods and decision-making based on patients’ needs, including helpful algorithms.
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NICE guideline
NICE endometriosis guideline
This summary provides information on the signs and symptoms of endometriosis, diagnosis and referral, and pharmacological pain management.
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Test and reflect
Appropriate choice of long-acting reversible contraception in primary care
This management algorithm was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Connolly et al with the support of a grant from a pharmaceutical company
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Independent professional body guideline
PCWHF menopause HRT prescribing guideline
This concise summary developed by the Primary Care Women’s Health Forum is designed to provide support when initiating therapy, or to support in choosing alternative preparations, for the treatment of symptoms of the menopause.
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Independent professional body guideline
PCWHF management of urogenital atrophy or GSM guideline
This summary provides advice on diagnosis and management of GSM. It includes information on the use of vaginal oestrogen, moisturisers, and lubricants
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News
Guideline on endometriosis published by NICE
NICE has published NICE Guideline 73 on Endometriosis: diagnosis and management.