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Miscarriage: causes, prevention and counselling

Guidance on how pharmacists can provide women with practical advice and support during pregnancy and in the event of a miscarriage.…

Published: 27 May 2022

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Premature ovarian insufficiency: diagnosis and management

Premature ovarian insufficiency (or failure, as it used to be known) affects around 1% of women aged under 40 years in the UK. Pharmacists should therefore understand its health consequences and be able to advise on the available treatment options.…

Published: 17 May 2022

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Long-acting reversible contraception

How pharmacists can educate patients about long-acting reversible contraception and support their decisions through effective consultations.…

Published: 21 September 2021

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Case-based learning: dysmenorrhoea management

Dysmenorrhoea can dramatically impact the quality of life of menstruating women. It is important that pharmacists can recognise the signs and symptoms and provide advice on appropriate management.…

Published: 20 July 2021

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How to advise women on the safe use of medicines while breastfeeding

Pharmacists should understand the pharmacokinetic principles influencing a drug’s passage through breast milk to confidently promote breastfeeding as an important public health measure.…

Published: 18 May 2021

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Pre-eclampsia: identification and management

Access to prenatal care, early recognition and detection of risk factors, careful monitoring and appropriate management are essential to prevent serious complications of hypertension in pregnancy.…

Published: 20 April 2021

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Valproate use in women: minimising the risks

It is necessary that pharmacists and pharmacy teams ensure the safe and appropriate prescribing of valproate in line with the current Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency guidance.…

Published: 15 December 2020

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Test yourself: the 2020 CPD and learning quiz

Take our quiz, with questions based on some of 2020’s best loved CPD and learning articles, and test your knowledge on a range of subjects from gene therapy to respiratory tract diseases.…

Published: 1 December 2020

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Cervical cancer prevention: advice and services

With the uptake of cervical screening at 70–73% in the UK, it is important for pharmacy teams to recognise the symptoms of cervical cancer, as well as provide advice on prevention strategies.…

Published: 29 September 2020

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Case-based learning: management of polycystic ovary syndrome

As the most common incurable hormonal condition affecting women of reproductive age, polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to infertility, anxiety and cardiovascular disease if it is not managed appropriately.…

Published: 24 March 2020