Reproductive health
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines reproductive health as being a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being (WHO 2015). The concept of reproductive health therefore covers the full spectrum from ...
Menstruation
Menstruation
General practice nurses (GPNs) may frequently be asked for advice on menstrual problems, which may include issues around how regularly – or irregularly – bleeds occur, how heavy the flow is and how painful periods may ...
Non-hormonal contraception
Non-hormonal contraception
General practice nurses (GPNs) are often involved in helping women and their partners to choose appropriate and reliable contraception. Effective contraception gives women the freedom to choose when to try for a ...
Contraceptive choices: Using the UKMEC guidance
Knowing which contraception can be safely used by which woman is essential knowledge for all clinicians involved in women’s healthcare. Updated guidance from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health reflects current evidence and following it ...
Contraception: an update
Dr Gerry Morrow Editor, Clinical Knowledge Summaries; Medical & Product Director (Primary Care) Agilio Software. March 2022
INTRODUCTION
It is 60 years since the oral contraceptive pill first became available, and it continues ...
Intrauterine contraception
Dr Gerry Morrow
Editor, Clinical Knowledge Summaries; Medical & Product Director (Primary Care) Agilio Software. June 2022
INTRODUCTION
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of healthcare – but ...
