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Women's health

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

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Weighing in

A woman’s worth should never be limited to how much she weighs. The role that weight plays in overall wellbeing, however, should not be ignored.

19 May 2024

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Women's intimate health

For many women, the pharmacy is the first port of call when it comes to changes to their intimate health. With many OTC treatments available, pharmacy teams can assist women with treatment expertise and comforting advice.

12 Jan 2024

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Skincare and the menopause

Hot flushes are a common symptom of the menopause but many women find the changes to their skin even more distressing.

13 Sep 2023

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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

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Menopause matters

What can be done to help both patients and pharmacy teams feel more at ease when talking about menopause and other women’s health issues?

25 Apr 2023

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Can OTC sales help to predict ovarian cancer?

Women with and without ovarian cancer differ in their purchases of pain and indigestion medications several months before diagnosis, research shows.

13 Feb 2023

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Understanding PCOS

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

11 Jan 2023

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Cancer concerns

Some 21 women a day die of gynaecological cancers and yet, not enough is commonly known about the diseases.

18 Jul 2022

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Helping women to move through the menopause

Pharmacists and their teams can offer important advice on all aspects of the menopause, enabling women to make informed decisions about their own symptom management.

10 May 2022

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Research update: Methenamine – an alternative for UTI prophylaxis?

Metabolite offers an alternative to antibiotics for women with recurrent UTIs, research suggests.

06 Apr 2022

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Tackling women's intimate health

Discover how pharmacy teams can help female patients with their intimate health with this learning module.

16 Mar 2022

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Focusing on women's health

Health problems don’t just affect women physically – they can have a huge mental health impact too.

17 Jan 2022

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Managing the menopause

The module examines the way community pharmacists can support women going through the menopause.

11 Jan 2022

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Menstrual bleeding

This pharmacy scenario aims to improve your understanding of heavy menstrual bleeding.

19 Dec 2021

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Periods, pregnancy and nutrient deficiencies

Learn how to spot and manage nutrient deficiencies in women.

11 Nov 2021

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Dysmenorrhoea

This pharmacy scenario will improve your understanding of period pains, known as dysmenorrhoea.

22 Aug 2021

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