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Automated appointment scheduling and reminder messages may improve post-partum health and well-being for those with chronic health conditions

Written by | 24 Jul 2024

Many pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnancy, they often face barriers when transitioning to primary care following delivery. A […]

New period product offers progress in women’s health

Written by | 19 Jul 2024

Bryan Hsu is tackling an area of research that has long been neglected – menstrual products. “It’s something that people don’t feel comfortable talking about, and that’s maybe […]

Menstrual cramps can be worse in normal-length cycles without ovulation

Written by | 15 Jul 2024

According to current understanding, menstrual cramps only happen in cycles in which an egg is released, or an ovulatory cycle. But new research from the University of British […]

Women need better treatments for bacterial vaginosis

Written by | 4 May 2024

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) affects about one-quarter of reproductive-age women and is linked to adverse health outcomes, such as increased HIV risk. Yet for decades, BV treatment in the […]

Women with heart disease are less likely to receive life-saving drugs than men

Written by | 29 Apr 2024

Women with heart disease are less often treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs than men, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European […]

Developing pharmacy services for menopause management

Written by | 27 Apr 2024

Deborah Evans is a pharmacist and independent prescriber who specialises in women’s reproductive and sexual health, including the menopause. She owns and runs Remedi Health, an independent pharmacy […]

Tips for building a successful pharmacy menopause service

Written by | 26 Apr 2024

Working in the menopause clinic is professionally rewarding and there is a wealth of resources available for keeping up-to-date. Awareness of  the latest evidence and the ability to […]

Choosing a transdermal oestrogen and tackling genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Written by | 25 Apr 2024

Transdermal oestrogen products and the management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause are two important topics in menopause management. Selecting the most appropriate treatments should take into account individual […]

Why you could add testosterone to menopause treatment

Written by | 24 Apr 2024

Testosterone is an important hormone for women and may need replacement alongside oestrogen and progesterone, says Deborah Evans, pharmacist prescriber and Clinic Director at Remedi Health. Replacing testosterone […]

How the benefits of hormone replacement therapy outweigh the risks

Written by | 23 Apr 2024

The benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using transdermal devices are considerable, including a 30% reduction in all-cause mortality, according to Deborah Evans, prescribing pharmacist and Clinic Director […]

How menopause affects women and why we should offer treatment

Written by | 22 Apr 2024

Deborah Evans is a pharmacist and independent prescriber who specialises in women’s reproductive and sexual health, including the menopause. She owns and runs Remedi Health, an independent pharmacy […]

A third of women experience migraines associated with menstruation, most commonly when premenopausal

Written by | 20 Apr 2024

A third of the nearly 20 million women who participated in a national health survey report migraines during menstruation, and of them, 11.8 million, or 52.5%, were premenopausal. […]

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