Hormonal contraception: practice-based case studies The wide range of hormonal contraception available means that patients can present with a range of problems or concerns that require advice or assessment…
Hormonal contraception: methods and patient eligibility A wide range of hormonal contraception is available, giving women greater choice in selecting a method appropriate for them.…
NSAID use may prevent fertile women from ovulating Women who hope to become pregnant should steer clear of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers because they could prevent ovulation, according to the findings of a small study.…
Hormone replacement therapy does not alter cognition, study suggests The use of hormone replacement therapy in recently post-menopausal women does not improve cognition, but may improve mood, results from a recent study indicate.…
NICE to offer guidance on management of menopausal symptoms The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has for the first time produced guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of menopause.…
Newer contraceptive pills associated with higher risk of clots Combined contraceptive pills containing one of the newer progestogens are associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism than pills containing older progestogens, a study has found.…
Prolonged paracetamol use in pregnancy could harm male offspring Pregnant women who take the commonly used analgesic paracetamol for more than a week could lead to reproductive problems in their male offspring, suggests a study.…
Study provides reassurance to pregnant women treated with antipsychotics Pregnant women who take antipsychotic medication are at no greater risk of developing certain health problems than women who do not take antipsychotics.…
Regulator seeks information on link between birth defects and hormonal pregnancy testsThe MHRA is calling for information that will help establish whether there is a link between the hormonal pregnancy test used in the 1960s and 1970s and birth defects.…
HRT linked with increased stroke risk, conclude Cochrane reviewers HRT has little if any benefit in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and causes an increase in the risk of stroke and venous thromboembolic events.…
