All Sexual health articles
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NewsConcern 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 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 Progestogen-only injectable contraception guideline
This guidance provides 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 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
Recommended actions after 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 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.
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Test and reflect
FSRH guideline on emergency contraception
This CPD activity consists of 7 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on emergency contraception.
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Independent professional body guideline
BHIVA standards of care for people living with HIV
This 2018 summary of the BHIVA standards of care includes new sections on testing, person-centred care, and HIV over the course of life.
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Independent professional body guideline
BSSM ED practical guide
This summary of British Society for Sexual Medicine guidance provides practical advice on the management of erectile dysfunction in men.
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Independent professional body guideline
BSSM guideline on adult testosterone deficiency
A concise summary of BSSM advice on the symptoms, diagnosis, and management of testosterone deficiency and the benefits and risks of treatment.
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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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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
