Summaries
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NICE guidelineNICE LARC guideline
This guideline covers important points to raise with women that may benefit from long-acting reversible contraception
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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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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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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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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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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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Independent professional body guideline
IMS women’s midlife health and MHT guideline
This summary covers diagnosis of menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency, and the treatment through hormone therapy and lifestyle interventions.
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Independent professional body guideline
BTS/SIGN management of asthma in pregnancy guideline
An up-to-date summary of BTS/SIGN guidance on the management of asthma during pregnancy. Includes treatment of acute asthma and management during labour.
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Long-acting reversible contraception choice guideline
This management algorithm was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Connolly A et al with the support of a grant from Bayer.
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Independent professional body guideline
FSRH UKMEC contraception guideline
A summary of the FSRH UKMEC guidance on the the safety of contraceptive methods, which is set out in clear and concise tables.
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Independent professional body guideline
RCGPNI LGBT patient care guideline
A helpful summary on the care of LGBT patients in primary care, which covers consultation issues, health screening, and sexual health
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NICE guideline
NICE antenatal care guideline
A brief summary of NICE guidance on routine care for the healthy pregnant woman. Includes information, lifestyle advice, and fetal and maternal screening.
