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Pregnant patients received ‘inappropriate’ medication due to pharmacy coding errors
Pregnant patients received ‘inappropriate’ medication due to pharmacy coding errors

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10-year plan to introduce HPV self-sampling for ‘under-screened’ women
10-year plan to introduce HPV self-sampling for ‘under-screened’ women
Pharmacy First uptake falling short of expectations, says Kinnock
Pharmacy First uptake falling short of expectations, says Kinnock

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GP leaders welcome ‘long overdue’ change in abortion law
GP leaders welcome ‘long overdue’ change in abortion law

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Long-term desogestrel associated with small increased risk of meningioma
Long-term desogestrel associated with small increased risk of meningioma
New endometriosis training programme ‘boosted GP knowledge’
New endometriosis training programme ‘boosted GP knowledge’
Managing menstrual disorders in young women – key points for GPs
Managing menstrual disorders in young women – key points for GPs
England GPs to call women for cervical screening every five years instead of three
England GPs to call women for cervical screening every five years instead of three
Pulse hosting free women’s health online event for GPs on Tuesday
Pulse hosting free women’s health online event for GPs on Tuesday
Women and deprived communities undertreated for heart valve disease
Women and deprived communities undertreated for heart valve disease
Complicated contraception: Family history as a risk factor
Complicated contraception: Family history as a risk factor
MHRA issues warning on contraception use alongside weight-loss injections
MHRA issues warning on contraception use alongside weight-loss injections

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Women with dense breasts ‘should have additional cancer screening tests’
Women with dense breasts ‘should have additional cancer screening tests’
Diabetes in pregnancy associated with increased risk of autism and ADHD
Diabetes in pregnancy associated with increased risk of autism and ADHD

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Linzagolix approved as second at-home treatment option for endometriosis
Linzagolix approved as second at-home treatment option for endometriosis

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Complicated contraception: Prescribing in women over 40
Complicated contraception: Prescribing in women over 40
GP leaders to debate medical record keeping for transgender patients
GP leaders to debate medical record keeping for transgender patients

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Free Pulse virtual events to feature oncology, dermatology and women’s health
Free Pulse virtual events to feature oncology, dermatology and women’s health
CPD: Key questions on menopause  
CPD: Key questions on menopause  

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Complicated contraception: Prescribing in women with obesity
Complicated contraception: Prescribing in women with obesity
BMA submits 600 serious PA incidents to safety review
BMA submits 600 serious PA incidents to safety review

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Complicated contraception: Prescribing in women with obesity
Complicated contraception: Prescribing in women with obesity

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BMA submits 600 serious PA incidents to safety review
BMA submits 600 serious PA incidents to safety review

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Community pharmacy deal worth £3bn will ‘free up GP time’, says Government
Community pharmacy deal worth £3bn will ‘free up GP time’, says Government

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People with long-term conditions should have BMI check every year, says NICE
People with long-term conditions should have BMI check every year, says NICE

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More than 2,200 GP practices affected by IT issue leading to missed cancer screenings
More than 2,200 GP practices affected by IT issue leading to missed cancer screenings

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Some progress made on waiting lists and tests, NHS England announces
Some progress made on waiting lists and tests, NHS England announces

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NICE approves daily pill for endometriosis where other treatments have failed
NICE approves daily pill for endometriosis where other treatments have failed

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South and East Asian people living in the UK have different hypertension risk
South and East Asian people living in the UK have different hypertension risk

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Thousands of patients not invited to cancer screenings due to ‘incomplete’ GP registrations
Thousands of patients not invited to cancer screenings due to ‘incomplete’ GP registrations

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Patients experiencing ‘deeply concerning’ levels of discrimination in primary care
Patients experiencing ‘deeply concerning’ levels of discrimination in primary care

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Treat male partners to tackle bacterial vaginosis in women, study suggests
Treat male partners to tackle bacterial vaginosis in women, study suggests

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NHSE assessing GP ‘training gaps’ on women’s health
NHSE assessing GP ‘training gaps’ on women’s health

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Dilemmas in HRT: Beyond the basics
Dilemmas in HRT: Beyond the basics

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Case of the month answers – what was causing this patient’s panic episodes?
Case of the month answers – what was causing this patient’s panic episodes?

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Heart attack and stroke risk higher with certain hormonal contraceptives
Heart attack and stroke risk higher with certain hormonal contraceptives

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MHRA opens up for more medicines to become available without a GP prescription
MHRA opens up for more medicines to become available without a GP prescription

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NHSE approves major shake-up to vaccination and screening services
NHSE approves major shake-up to vaccination and screening services

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Government announces £200m boost to public health funding
Government announces £200m boost to public health funding

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Dilemmas in HRT: Managing adverse effects  
Dilemmas in HRT: Managing adverse effects  

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Government ‘acting on’ GPs being ‘unwilling’ to refer to Pharmacy First
Government ‘acting on’ GPs being ‘unwilling’ to refer to Pharmacy First

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Rise in women seeking abortion using ‘natural’ smartphone cycle tracking apps
Rise in women seeking abortion using ‘natural’ smartphone cycle tracking apps

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Doctors urged to diagnose obesity based on health risk rather than BMI
Doctors urged to diagnose obesity based on health risk rather than BMI

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Dilemmas in HRT: Getting the basics right
Dilemmas in HRT: Getting the basics right

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GPs can reject requests for input on private weight-loss jab prescriptions, say LMCs
GPs can reject requests for input on private weight-loss jab prescriptions, say LMCs

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GPs in several areas serve collective notice to ICBs on ‘unfunded work’
GPs in several areas serve collective notice to ICBs on ‘unfunded work’

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Case of the month: What’s causing this patient’s sudden-onset confusion and memory loss?
Case of the month: What’s causing this patient’s sudden-onset confusion and memory loss?

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GPs must continue promotion of folic acid in pregnancy after fortification of flour
GPs must continue promotion of folic acid in pregnancy after fortification of flour

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Letter: Copperfield is wrong – GPs do need women’s health training
Letter: Copperfield is wrong – GPs do need women’s health training

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GPs need women’s health training to end ‘medical misogyny’, say MPs
GPs need women’s health training to end ‘medical misogyny’, say MPs

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Experts criticise recommendation to withdraw Covid vaccine in pregnancy
Experts criticise recommendation to withdraw Covid vaccine in pregnancy

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Guidelines update: How to interpret and implement new NICE menopause advice
Guidelines update: How to interpret and implement new NICE menopause advice

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Women to get reminders and be able to book cancer screening via NHS App
Women to get reminders and be able to book cancer screening via NHS App

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Folic acid to be added to flour under new UK legislation
Folic acid to be added to flour under new UK legislation

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GPs to offer ultrasound to all patients with suspected endometriosis, confirms NICE
GPs to offer ultrasound to all patients with suspected endometriosis, confirms NICE

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New NICE guidance clarifies HRT as ‘first line treatment’ for menopause symptoms
New NICE guidance clarifies HRT as ‘first line treatment’ for menopause symptoms

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GPs asked to help improve recording of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
GPs asked to help improve recording of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

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Maternal pertussis vaccination figures show ‘steady’ increase, says UKHSA
Maternal pertussis vaccination figures show ‘steady’ increase, says UKHSA

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HRT prescribing increased by 22% last year
HRT prescribing increased by 22% last year

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Guidelines update: Unscheduled bleeding on HRT
Guidelines update: Unscheduled bleeding on HRT

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GP practices to order contraceptive implants from January
GP practices to order contraceptive implants from January

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Women with asthma may have higher risk of miscarriage and fertility problems
Women with asthma may have higher risk of miscarriage and fertility problems

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NHS to allow women with cancer symptoms to self-refer to breast clinics
NHS to allow women with cancer symptoms to self-refer to breast clinics

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Cardiovascular disease underdiagnosed and undertreated in women, experts warn
Cardiovascular disease underdiagnosed and undertreated in women, experts warn

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GP practices to promote maternal pertussis vaccination in national campaign
GP practices to promote maternal pertussis vaccination in national campaign

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Under the Radar: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Under the Radar: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

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GPs concerned about lack of fridge space to store RSV vaccine
GPs concerned about lack of fridge space to store RSV vaccine

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NHS England to publish ‘equality improvement plan’ for primary care
NHS England to publish ‘equality improvement plan’ for primary care

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Clinical language used after pregnancy loss adds to trauma, researchers warn
Clinical language used after pregnancy loss adds to trauma, researchers warn

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MHRA warns men taking valproate to use contraception over small risk to children
MHRA warns men taking valproate to use contraception over small risk to children

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Menopause and HRT: Myths and facts
Menopause and HRT: Myths and facts

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NICE recommends additional treatment for uterine fibroids
NICE recommends additional treatment for uterine fibroids

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New RSV vaccination programme could cut GP consultations by 35,000
New RSV vaccination programme could cut GP consultations by 35,000

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Flu and Covid vaccination campaign to run from 3 October to 20 December
Flu and Covid vaccination campaign to run from 3 October to 20 December

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Another baby dies from whooping cough as cases surpass 10,000
Another baby dies from whooping cough as cases surpass 10,000

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Consultation threshold for Pharmacy First payment reduced for August
Consultation threshold for Pharmacy First payment reduced for August

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Self-sampling HPV kits could increase cervical screening uptake
Self-sampling HPV kits could increase cervical screening uptake

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Clinical conundrum: Pregnant woman requesting antidepressants
Clinical conundrum: Pregnant woman requesting antidepressants

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HRT: New guidelines clarify when to refer for unexpected bleeding
HRT: New guidelines clarify when to refer for unexpected bleeding

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UK to switch to non-polio containing pertussis vaccine for pregnant women
UK to switch to non-polio containing pertussis vaccine for pregnant women

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Third of eligible under-50s fail to take up cervical screening
Third of eligible under-50s fail to take up cervical screening

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Medicine shortages cause ‘moral distress’ for three-in-four GPs
Medicine shortages cause ‘moral distress’ for three-in-four GPs

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Atorvastatin most-prescribed drug by GPs, with diabetes and HRT drugs on rise
Atorvastatin most-prescribed drug by GPs, with diabetes and HRT drugs on rise

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Women in perimenopause have significant increased risk of depression
Women in perimenopause have significant increased risk of depression

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Five babies have died from whooping cough in England this year
Five babies have died from whooping cough in England this year

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Women drinkers particularly at risk of developing heart disease
Women drinkers particularly at risk of developing heart disease

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HPV vaccine success shown in those who had catch-up immunisation
HPV vaccine success shown in those who had catch-up immunisation

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GP practices encouraged to offer paid leave to staff experiencing pregnancy loss
GP practices encouraged to offer paid leave to staff experiencing pregnancy loss

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Patients’ right to request same-sex intimate care to be included in NHS Constitution
Patients’ right to request same-sex intimate care to be included in NHS Constitution

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Increase in smoking among more affluent young women in past decade
Increase in smoking among more affluent young women in past decade

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GP surgeries can incorporate women’s health hubs, says NHS England
GP surgeries can incorporate women’s health hubs, says NHS England

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GPs alerted as reagent shortage hinders trust in processing bloods
GPs alerted as reagent shortage hinders trust in processing bloods

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Injectable contraception associated with increased risk of meningioma, say researchers
Injectable contraception associated with increased risk of meningioma, say researchers

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ICBs told to take action amid ‘significant pressure’ on NHS abortion services
ICBs told to take action amid ‘significant pressure’ on NHS abortion services

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GPs to refer women with family history of ovarian cancer direct to genetic counselling
GPs to refer women with family history of ovarian cancer direct to genetic counselling

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DHSC ‘has not decided’ on pharmacist medicine swaps without SSPs
DHSC ‘has not decided’ on pharmacist medicine swaps without SSPs

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Pharmacies can free up 30 million GP appointments annually, say trade leaders
Pharmacies can free up 30 million GP appointments annually, say trade leaders

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NICE recommends ultrasound for all suspected endometriosis patients
NICE recommends ultrasound for all suspected endometriosis patients

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Masterclass: A complete GP’s guide to menopause and perimenopause
Masterclass: A complete GP’s guide to menopause and perimenopause

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NHS England reiterates call for GPs to curb OTC prescribing
NHS England reiterates call for GPs to curb OTC prescribing

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Menopause healthy part of ageing and has been ‘overmedicalised’, researchers warn
Menopause healthy part of ageing and has been ‘overmedicalised’, researchers warn

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NHS apologises to high-risk patients not told about annual breast screening checks
NHS apologises to high-risk patients not told about annual breast screening checks

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Pertussis vaccination plea for pregnant women and babies as cases rise
Pertussis vaccination plea for pregnant women and babies as cases rise

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Mindfulness and CBT ‘are effective for some menopause symptoms’
Mindfulness and CBT ‘are effective for some menopause symptoms’

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Pelvic mesh monitoring should be done ‘in conjunction with GPs’
Pelvic mesh monitoring should be done ‘in conjunction with GPs’

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A third of women not taking up offer of breast cancer screening
A third of women not taking up offer of breast cancer screening

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Cold-water swimming helps menstrual and menopause symptoms, research suggests
Cold-water swimming helps menstrual and menopause symptoms, research suggests

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Half a million women access low-cost HRT through Government scheme
Half a million women access low-cost HRT through Government scheme

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Government unveils plan to tackle medicine shortages
Government unveils plan to tackle medicine shortages

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No cervical cancer cases in HPV-vaccinated women in Scotland, study finds
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Government launches new HRT scheme to make menopause medication ‘more accessible’

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GP ‘fragmentation’ concerns over women’s health hubs expansion

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Mandatory menopause training for GPs is not needed, says Government
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GPs should give all women menopause health check at 45, say MPs
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NHS prescriptions for HRT up by 35% in a year

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Antidepressants in pregnancy not linked to autism, finds large study

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All new doctors to face mandatory women’s health training from 2024
All new doctors to face mandatory women’s health training from 2024

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Pharmacies to dispense vaginal HRT tablets without a GP prescription from September

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NICE to review menopause guidance over evidence of HRT cancer risk
NICE to review menopause guidance over evidence of HRT cancer risk

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Pharmacists can substitute out-of-stock HRT products without consulting GP
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Thousands unable to access perinatal mental health services, psychiatrists warn
Thousands unable to access perinatal mental health services, psychiatrists warn

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Positive OTC HPV test does not prompt early cervical screen, advises NHSE
Positive OTC HPV test does not prompt early cervical screen, advises NHSE

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HRT shortage due to ‘increased media coverage’
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NICE: GPs should routinely ask pregnant women about drinking and record details

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HRT could be made available over the counter without a GP prescription
HRT could be made available over the counter without a GP prescription

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Cervical screening interval extended to every five years in Wales
Cervical screening interval extended to every five years in Wales

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Government suggests GPs need ‘compulsory women’s health training’

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Folic acid legal case ‘putting doctors off GP career’

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Pregnant women should be prioritised for Covid vaccine, says JCVI
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GPs urged to promote Covid vaccination at every contact with pregnant women
GPs urged to promote Covid vaccination at every contact with pregnant women

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Spina bifida patient wins legal case against GP for ‘not advising folic acid supplement’
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New UK data on Covid vaccine in pregnancy confirms it is safe and effective
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HRT to be ‘cheaper and easier to access’ under new supply plan
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Remote consultations for gynaecology

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HRT not linked to overall increased risk of dementia, large UK study shows
HRT not linked to overall increased risk of dementia, large UK study shows

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GPs told not to exclude women from cervical screening during review
GPs told not to exclude women from cervical screening during review

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GPs to continue advising folic acid in pregnancy despite flour fortification
GPs to continue advising folic acid in pregnancy despite flour fortification

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Remote consultations for gynaecology: changes or abnormalities in menstrual flow

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GPs told to suspend some blood tests as tube shortage worsens
GPs told to suspend some blood tests as tube shortage worsens

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Pregnant women urged to get Covid vaccine to avoid premature births
Pregnant women urged to get Covid vaccine to avoid premature births

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GPs to be able to refer women to perinatal pelvic clinics
GPs to be able to refer women to perinatal pelvic clinics

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Pregnant women on sodium valproate to be reminded to urgently see GP

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Women need to stand up to GPs more, says health minister
Women need to stand up to GPs more, says health minister

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CPD: Key questions on breast problems
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GPs told to cancel planned AZ vaccinations of pregnant women
GPs told to cancel planned AZ vaccinations of pregnant women

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Pfizer and Moderna vaccines ‘safe and effective’ in pregnant women

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GPs to be banned from charging victims of domestic abuse for proof of injuries

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Home HPV swab kits to be piloted to increase cervical screening uptake

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Opioids and macrolide antibiotics not linked to major birth defects

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Pregnant and breastfeeding women should now be offered Covid vaccination

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Cervical screenings decline despite 5% invitation increase by GPs

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NICE issues new draft guidance for 6-8 week GP postnatal check
NICE issues new draft guidance for 6-8 week GP postnatal check

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Covid-19 in pregnancy increases risks to women and babies, finds study
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Self-sampling considered as part of bid to boost cervical screening uptake

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CPD: Key questions on breast and ovarian cancer genetics
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‘Profound reduction’ in cervical disease in HPV-vaccinated women, study finds
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Cervical screening intervals could be safely extended to at least five years
Cervical screening intervals could be safely extended to at least five years

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Cervical cancer screening upper age limit could move to 75 in light of new study
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High dose folic acid does not prevent pre-eclampsia in high risk women
High dose folic acid does not prevent pre-eclampsia in high risk women

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Guideline of the month – heavy menstrual bleeding
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PHE concern as cervical cancer screening uptake continues decline
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How we boosted cervical screening uptake by 11%
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HPV test alongside smear leads to earlier pre-cancer detection
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GP practice-level cervical cancer screening uptake published for scrutiny
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The treatment – HRT and other options for menopausal flushes

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Ten top tips on unexpected vaginal bleeding
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Combined oral contraceptives containing drospirenone ‘should be first-line for PMS’
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Cervical cancer screening uptake continues to decline
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Pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics to free up ‘25,000 GP appointments a year’
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Combined HRT breast cancer risk ‘may be underestimated’
Combined HRT breast cancer risk ‘may be underestimated’

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NHS England announces £365m for perinatal mental health
NHS England announces £365m for perinatal mental health

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10 clinical advances GPs should be proud of
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Researchers claim to find link between folate during pregnancy and autism
Researchers claim to find link between folate during pregnancy and autism

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RCGP to remind all GPs about risks of contraceptive pill
RCGP to remind all GPs about risks of contraceptive pill

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Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy ‘only benefit winter babies’
Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy ‘only benefit winter babies’

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Clinical round-up – news and drug updates in March
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Guideline of the month – precautions over Zika virus in pregnant women
Guideline of the month – precautions over Zika virus in pregnant women

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GP contraceptive services cuts are ‘impacting on patient care’
GP contraceptive services cuts are ‘impacting on patient care’

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GP contraceptive services cut as councils target public health budgets
GP contraceptive services cut as councils target public health budgets

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Drop in number of legal abortions as GPs practised in ‘climate of fear’

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GPs should consider ibuprofen over antibiotic in UTI, suggests study
GPs should consider ibuprofen over antibiotic in UTI, suggests study

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Over 1,000 cases of FGM reported in a quarter
Over 1,000 cases of FGM reported in a quarter

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Guideline of the month – NICE menopause guideline
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Financial incentives for pregnant women to stop smoking ‘highly cost effective’

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NICE menopause guidelines – key recommendations for GPs
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‘Using HRT more widely will help the women who suffer most’

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NICE urges GPs to overcome ‘reluctance’ to offer HRT in menopausal women
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The information – menopausal flushes
The information – menopausal flushes

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The information – recurrent vaginal candidiasis
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The information – obstetric cholestasis
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GPs urged to limit SSRIs for menopausal symptoms over fracture concern
GPs urged to limit SSRIs for menopausal symptoms over fracture concern

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Treatment for long-term management of uterine fibroids made available in EU
Treatment for long-term management of uterine fibroids made available in EU

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NICE tests for gestational diabetes ‘could miss thousands of women with the condition’
NICE tests for gestational diabetes ‘could miss thousands of women with the condition’

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Over-the-counter emergency contraception widens access for girls under 16
Over-the-counter emergency contraception widens access for girls under 16

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How can I protect these girls from FGM?
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HPV vaccination in younger boys will help prevent oropharyngeal cancer, study finds
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GP beware – obstetrics

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The treatment – premenstrual syndrome
The treatment – premenstrual syndrome

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GPs could offer HPV self-sampling to women who miss smear tests, say researchers
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Breast cancer screening numbers fall for third year running
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GPs will have to report instances of FGM as a legal requirement
GPs will have to report instances of FGM as a legal requirement

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Ten top tips – PCOS
Ten top tips – PCOS

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GPs should ask women with mental health problems about contraception, NICE says
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Key questions on vaginal discharge (1.5 CPD hours)
Key questions on vaginal discharge (1.5 CPD hours)

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Pregnant women urged to get flu jab as report finds one in 11 deaths due to flu
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GPs should play key role in preventing domestic abuse, says DH
GPs should play key role in preventing domestic abuse, says DH

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Emergency contraceptive gets pharmacy access clearance
Emergency contraceptive gets pharmacy access clearance

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Key questions in infections in pregnancy (1.5 CPD hours)
Key questions in infections in pregnancy (1.5 CPD hours)

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Key questions on cervical cancer (1.5 CPD hours)
Key questions on cervical cancer (1.5 CPD hours)

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