Endometriosis: symptoms, diagnosis and management Early diagnosis and multi-modal treatment is necessary to improve quality of life in adolescents and women with endometriosis.…
HRT shortages prompts guidance on availability Shortages of hormone replacement therapy have prompted the British Menopause Society to issue guidance on the supplies that are currently available.…
NHS launches pharmacy UTI test and treat pilot The NHS has launched a pilot test and treat service for patients who suspect they have a urinary tract infection.…
Contraceptive pills to go out-of-stock for months resulting from ‘capacity issues’ Two contraceptive pills will go out of stock until summer 2019, forcing prescribers to switch some women to alternative brands.…
Oral contraceptives protective against ligament injury in young women Oral contraceptive pills may be protective against anterior cruciate ligament tears in women, particularly in 15–19 year olds, a study has shown.…
HRT linked to increased Alzheimer’s disease risk in women Hormone replacement therapy is associated with a small but significantly increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, research published in The BMJ has found…
Oral preparations of HRT increase risk of VTE, study finds Most oral preparations of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a study published in The BMJ has found.…
More than half of women think emergency contraception should switch to OTC, poll reveals Emergency contraception should be made available over the counter without the need for a pharmacist consultation, the British Pregnancy Advisory Service has said.…
Women exposed to abuse are twice as likely to seek emergency contraception, researchers find Women who have been exposed to domestic violence and abuse are twice as likely to have a consultation for emergency contraceptives, according to research.…
Pregnancy problems: a guide for pharmacy Pregnancy causes many changes to the body, some of which can result in troublesome symptoms. Here we explain what pharmacy teams can do to help women seeking advice.… Supported content
