All Sexual health articles
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Independent professional body guidelineFSRH 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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Independent professional body guideline
BASHH STIs in young people guideline
Covering assessment, safeguarding, and management of STIs and related conditions in children and young people
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News
NICE releases its first pelvic floor dysfunction guideline, targeting women aged 12 and over
NICE has published the first guideline for prevention and non-surgical management of pelvic floor dysfunction, which emphasises the importance of raising awareness and early intervention
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News
COVID-19 pandemic affecting women’s reproductive health
In a survey conducted in April 2021, women reported disturbances in menstrual cycles and worsening of premenstrual symptoms
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH Progestogen-only injectable contraception guideline
Evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for health professionals on the use of progestogen-only injectables available in the UK
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH guidance on incorrect use of combined hormonal contraception
This Guidelines summary guides management for when a woman has made a mistake using combined oral contraceptive pills, combined vaginal ring, and combined transdermal patch
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH overweight, obesity, and contraception guideline
Covering evidence-based recommendations on the provision of contraception to women who are overweight or obese
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News
Concern over diagnoses of STIs in England, despite fall in cases
The BASHH has expressed concern following the publication of new PHE STI data for 2020
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News
FSRH publishes advice on long-acting reversible contraceptives during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the FSRH has recommended extended use of some long-acting reversible contraceptives.
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NHS guideline
NHS hepatitis C antibody testing guidance for community pharmacy
Summarised information on offering HCV antibody testing in community pharmacy
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH progestogen-only implant guideline
A summary of guidance relating to the etonogestrel subdermal contraceptive implant
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE Zika virus guidance for pregnant women
This useful and concise summary outlines guidance for the assessment and management of pregnant women at risk for Zika virus transmission
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH emergency contraception 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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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH guideline on contraception for women over 40
A summary of guidance for healthcare practitioners working in sexual and reproductive healthcare regarding contraception in women over 40
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News
New guidance on sexual and reproductive healthcare released during second COVID-19 wave
The FSRH has released new guidance on SRH service provision during the second COVID-19 wave and beyond
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH UKMEC contraception guideline
A summary of the FSRH UKMEC guidance on the safety of contraceptive methods, which is set out in clear and concise tables.
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH intrauterine contraception guideline
This concise summary of guidance on intrauterine contraception (IUC) includes efficacy, insertion, duration of use, risks, benefits, and complications.
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Independent professional body guideline
BASHH Mycoplasma genitalium guideline
This summary covers diagnosis, signs and symptoms, complications associated with mycoplasma genitalium, and management.
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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
FSRH publishes updated medicines management standards for SRH services
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) has published a new version of its Service standards for medicines management in sexual and reproductive health services.
