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Women's health

Focus on female concerns and supporting the health of women of all ages.

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Women's health

The gender pain gap continues to widen

Women in the UK continue to experience longer diagnosis times compared to men, and the disparity is growing.

13 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Non-antibiotic alternatives to preventing urinary tract infections

Refresh your knowledge on the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated recurrent UTIs and understand your role in antimicrobial stewardship

27 Sep 2023 , 10 Min Article

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Women's health

Blood is thicker than water

A new BMJ study has raised eyebrows as it marks the first-time human blood cells have been used to test period products.

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Attention women!

A new survey on women’s reproductive health has been launched by the Government on Thursday 7 September.

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

New EHC brand LoviOne to hit pharmacy shelves this autumn

Company behind Lovima launches new branded EHC product

11 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Monitoring maternal mortality

As the world of medicine advances, why is the UK’s maternal mortality rate rising?

10 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Pressing pause on the menopause

As issues associated with menopause are becoming better recognised and acknowledged, pharmacy teams can help even more people navigate this time of their life.

13 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Cervical Screening Awareness

This June, pharmacy teams have the opportunity to raise awareness for an important test that may save a life.

10 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Pause on contraception

Despite plans for the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS) to launch on 24 April, pharmacies have put a pause on this whilst criticising the Government for the lack of funding being put into the service. 

26 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

At what cost?

Patients in England will now be able to obtain HRT for less, but the new scheme plays havoc with current prescription pricing.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Welsh Government to invest in digital maternity services system

The new system will allow important information to be shared with pregnant women and all those involved in their care.

17 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

HRT could reduce Alzheimer’s diagnoses in at-risk women

The drug commonly used to treat menopause symptoms is associated with better memory, research finds.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Understanding PCOS

Many women across the UK suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, yet not enough is known about the condition.

11 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Breast screening

Improve your understanding of breast screening with this pharmacy scenario.

07 Dec 2022 , 5 Min Article

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Women's health

NICE reviews endometriosis guidelines for first time since 2017

The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced it will be updating its guidelines on endometriosis diagnosis, surgical management and surgical management when fertility is a priority. 

28 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Women's workplace wellbeing

With the new Women’s Health Strategy for England released over the summer, now more than ever is the time for workplaces to be focusing on supporting female employees.

12 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article