Women's health

Heavy menstrual bleeding: diagnosis and management options

Heavy menstrual bleeding has a major impact on a woman’s quality of life. This article covers the most recent guidance and available treatment options.…

Preconception blood pressure linked to pregnancy loss risk

Interventions to reduce blood pressure may help to improve reproductive outcomes in healthy young women, research has found.…

Royal College of GPs to help healthcare professionals talk to patients about menstrual wellbeing

The Royal College of General Practitioners is starting work on support for GPs and healthcare professionals to talk to patients about menstrual conditions.…

Fish oil and probiotic supplements during pregnancy may reduce infant risk of allergic disease

A systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal diets has shown that probiotic and fish oil supplements reduce infant risk of eczema and egg allergy.…

Painkillers in pregnancy ‘may reduce fertility of unborn child’

Taking paracetamol or ibuprofen during pregnancy could affect an unborn child’s fertility in later life, researchers have suggested.…

Novel menopause treatment rapidly reduces hot flashes

Research has shown that neurokinin 3 receptor antagonism has a rapid effect on vasomotor symptoms of menopause…

Ibuprofen use in early pregnancy might impact female offspring’s fertility

Research has shown for the first time that ibuprofen use may negatively affect foetuses as early as in the first trimester…

Re-analysis calls into question efficacy of anti-nausea pregnancy drug

Researchers have re-analysed individual-level data from a randomised controlled trial of doxylamine-pyridoxine.…

Consuming probiotics during pregnancy may reduce incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes, study finds

Probiotic milk consumption during pregnancy is linked with a reduction in the incidence of preeclampsia and premature birth…

Treatment options for menopausal symptoms

Pharmacists and healthcare professionals can provide a patient-centred approach to advising women about the menopause, and provide robust information about the risks and benefits of menopause hormone treatment that will allow patients to make an informed choice about how to relieve their s…