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Women's health

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

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RPS calls for action on women's health inequalities

Action is needed to reduce the inequalities faced by women when accessing health services, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said. 

20 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Report reveals impact of Covid on female health workers

The NHS Confederation's Health and Care Women Leaders Network found "a significant rise" in female staff reporting poor health.

05 May 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Emergency contraception

Are you able to answer customer queries about emergency contraception?

26 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Breast screening

Would you be able to provide advice about breast cancer screening?

26 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Period poverty

Around 15 per cent of girls in the UK struggle to buy sanitary products. Find out what support is available.

26 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Female fertility

Improve your understanding of female fertility and consider the ways women can maximise their chances of conceiving.

26 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Module

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Pelvic organ prolapse

Do you know what pelvic organ prolapse is and understand why so many people don't seek medical help?

23 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Module

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Pregnancy termination

Improve your understanding about pregnancy termination and the advice and support you can provide.

23 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Module

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Menopause

Improve your understanding of the menopause and the anti-Mullerian hormone test.

23 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Module

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Endometriosis Awareness Month and more

March is a big month for raising awareness of women’s health issues, with both endometriosis and ovarian cancer awareness campaigns underway.

01 Mar 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Period of luxury ends

The tampon tax is finally abolished and pharmacy teams can help maintain positive momentum for women’s health.

08 Feb 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Keeping women well

There are many common women's health problems that can benefit from fast intervention, and pharmacy teams can help.

12 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Tackling women's heart health

Women are twice as likely to die of a heart attack than men, but pharmacy teams can raise awareness of this and help to ensure women get support.

10 Aug 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Women's intimate health

Pharmacy teams can provide reassuring and non-judgmental advice to ensure that women stay healthy.

17 Feb 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Doctors urge Hancock to investigate HRT shortages

Medical organisations are urging health secretary Matt Hancock to investigate the cause of ongoing HRT shortages.

10 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Taboos? So last year

It's time to start talking about all aspects of women's health and pharmacy teams can help with information, support and signposting.

14 Jan 2020 , 5 Min Article

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