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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller healthcare: How can primary care serve this group? ... phone that they may share with other family members. This can be especially important for women who are looking to access contraception or menopause care. ‘[Some] Patients want to be able to hide their notes, and I can build trust and confidence with them by helping them to do this,’ she says. Challenges for menopause and contraception care Given high levels of distrust in healthcare systems – and ... Date: 24-06-2025 Categories: • Analysis • Latest news • Vaccination and infection • Women's health
Women who work night shifts more likely to have asthma ... gainst asthma, and so lower testosterone in women could play a role. Alternatively, men and women work different types of shift jobs, and this could be a factor.’ Examining the impact of the menopause and associated HRT, the researchers found that women who are postmenopausal and not using HRT have nearly double the odds of severe asthma compared to day workers. Among postmenopausal women working night ... Date: 19-06-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Respiratory • Women's health
Free period products available across more public spaces in Wales Free period products have been introduced in more public spaces in Wales as part of government plans to ‘eradicate period poverty’ by 2027. Period products are now available free of charge in every school a ... Date: 02-06-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
Overactive bladder – what nurses in primary care need to know ... pass urine. It can have several underlying causes such as: Conditions that affect the brain – for example stroke, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Hormonal changes at the menopause, vaginal prolapse, urinary tract infections, constipation and diabetes. Cognitive changes in older age and not being able to get to the toilet in time. Medication that causes the body to make more ur ... Date: 30-05-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Men's health • Renal medicine and urology • Women's health
RCN Congress: FtP delays may compromise patient safety Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) investigations risk inflicting ‘significant psychological and professional harm’ on registrants and may be impacting patient safety, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congr ... Date: 16-05-2025 Categories: • Latest news • Professional • Regulation
NICE approves once-a-day pill linzagolix for endometriosis ... s shown to reduce painful periods and non-menstrual pelvic pain, compared with placebo, NHS England (NHSE) said. It will be given alongside low-dose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to prevent menopause-like symptoms and bone loss. The non-peptide gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist is also indicated for moderate to severe uterine fibroids under expert supervision. Dr Sue M ... Date: 02-05-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
CPD: Pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence in women ... ic floor re-education available. Know where to access self-help resources to provide patients with. Know the recommended medications for urinary incontinence and genitourinary syndrome of the menopause. Pelvic floor dysfunction is a global health problem: data from a survey carried out on behalf of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2023 showed that over 60% of UK women have ... Date: 01-05-2025 Categories: • Women's health
Nursing in Practice is heading to Birmingham: Put 12 June in your diary! ... Thursday 12 June to gain CPD, network with peers, and benefit from high quality clinical updates, all tailored for nurses working in primary care. Speakers include Diane Porterfield-Bourne on perimenopause, advice to give women and an update on HRT; Dr Jo Howe, from Aston University, who will speak about medication and weight gain and managing overweight patients, and Alexsandra Gawlick-Lipinski, advan ... Date: 29-04-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Professional
Consultation launched on long term conditions framework for Scotland ... o support the General Practice Nursing Core Career and Capabilities Framework that help to map the scope of practice of nursing staff in primary care within diabetes, menopause and heart failure care. This week, the Royal College of Nursing in Scotland launched a consultation of NHS nurses in Scotland about whether to accept or reject the Scottish Government’s two-year pay offer in consultations led by ... Date: 25-04-2025 Categories: • Latest news
Menopause support: the 'unique position' of practice nurses All four UK nations have released women’s health plans and strategies in recent years. With practice nurses playing a key role in women’s health delivery and the menopause, Madeleine Anderson explores how the role is uniquely equipped to support patients in this area. Through a series of interviews with nurses, she considers what more can be done to ensure the professi ... Date: 07-03-2025 Categories: • Analysis • Clinical • Investigations • Latest news • Women's health
CPD: How to put the new NICE menopause guidance into practice In the latest in our CPD series, ANP and menopause specialist Ruth Bailey explains how to put the recently updated NICE menopause guidelines into practice when discussing treatment options with patients. Complete the full module on Nursing in Practic ... Date: 06-03-2025 Categories: • Women's health
Attend the Nursing in Practice live conference this month in London ... sed and holistic approaches to care for this group of patients. Popular speaker, Ruth Bailey, advanced nurse practitioner in sexual health, will address current questions around HRT and the menopause. The session will provide nurses with the continued knowledge to support menopause in primary care. Another interesting discussion will help nurses to identify sleep related issues and also support patie ... Date: 05-03-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
Interview: Supporting GPNs to negotiate with employers and show their strengths ... and voice’ of practice nurses – with more than 600 GPNs across England, Wales and Northern Ireland signing up in the first few weeks. The network has since held its first webinar, on menopause and primary care, and welcomed hundreds of members into its closed Facebook group to discuss both the joys of the role and what needs to change. Ms Hack is a Queen’s Nurse, former district nurse, assistant dire ... Date: 20-01-2025 Categories: • Analysis • Interviews • Latest news
Women’s health strategy: Where are we now? ... erall, working women spend £1.5 billion more than men on healthcare each year, and are consistently spending more in every health category, including fertility, menopause and menstrual health. It was also highlighted that most employees aren’t sure what women’s health support they should expect from their employers. Recommendations include better education for healthcare providers on all areas of the femal ... Date: 20-12-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Views • Women's health
More reproductive health training needed for primary care nurses, says report ... ealth professionals detect the condition sooner. Also in November, NICE updated its guidance on treating and identifying menopause. Date: 12-12-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
NICE menopause guidelines update: What nurses need to know GP with an interest in women’s health, Dr Toni Hazell outlines the key updates to NICE menopause guidance and advises on how nurses in primary care should interpret the recommendations The risks and benefits of HRT continue to be a hot topic, and this forms a key focus of the recent update ... Date: 21-11-2024 Categories: • Cancer • Women's health
New NICE guidance clarifies HRT as ‘first line treatment’ for menopause symptoms ... ded a new ‘discussion aid’ to use when doing so. A draft version of the guidance was published last year with a new recommendation for CBT to treat vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, but this addition was ‘controversial’ according to NICE. NICE has therefore clarified the wording around this treatment, as ‘one of the key changes’ made in the final guidance. Dr Marie Anne Ledingham, a co ... Date: 07-11-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
The GP Awards shortlist: South Yorkshire nurse educator team ... o evaluate their own work and build resilience. Recognising the importance of collaboration, the team has introduced education sessions on diverse topics such as transgender health and menopause, promoting dialogue between different professional groups. To ensure a strong pipeline of future primary care professionals, the team has partnered with a local university to create a module that introduces p ... Date: 01-11-2024 Categories: • All Analysis • Interviews
Myths and facts about the menopause and HRT GP and women's health specialist Dr Toni Hazell debunks some common myths, and explains some important facts, about the menopause and HRT MYTHS Myth 1. The menopause always presents with hot flushes and night sweats The menopause occurs at the average age of 51 in the UK, but symptoms often begin during the peri ... Date: 24-10-2024 Categories: • Women's health
Gaps in menopause support in primary care settings Menopausal hot flushes and night sweats are under-assessed and undertreated in the primary care setting, research has suggested. The US-based study identified significant gaps in menopause care, particularly in relation to moderate or higher vasomotor symptoms, resulting in many women not receiving the treatment they need. The findings, published in the journal Menopause, highlight ... Date: 17-10-2024 Categories: • Women's health
More funding for women’s health will boost the economy ... periods, endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts costs the UK economy nearly £11 billion every year. It added that around 60,000 women in the UK are unable to work because of the impact of menopause symptoms on their overall physical and mental health. If these women were able to enter employment, earning the average wage of a woman of menopausal age in employment, it could generate an increase in dir ... Date: 07-10-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
Updated: New ‘scope of practice’ guides to support GPNs in key clinical areas A series of guides have been launched to help map the ‘scope of practice’ of nursing staff in primary care within diabetes, menopause and heart failure care. Those behind the project said the new resources represent ‘a significant step forward’ in supporting the professional development of general practice nursing teams. Skills f ... Date: 27-09-2024 Categories: • Latest news • Professional
Managing weight gain in menopause – what can GPNs do to help? Nurse specialist in menopause Ruth Bailey explains how women are susceptible to weight gain in perimenopause and menopause, and how nurses can support women to manage their weight and the related health risks The imp ... Date: 19-09-2024 Categories: • Women's health
Nursing in Practice live event returns to Cardiff in two weeks ... All Nations Centre. Nursing in Practice Cardiff is an event where nurses can hear the latest best practice and clinical advice on a range of topics, including: MMR vaccinations, contraception, the menopause, frailty and older people’s care, mental health and the role of technology in managing diabetes. We have a fantastic line-up of expert speakers such as: Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz, executive ... Date: 05-09-2024 Categories: • Latest news
Severe menopause symptoms associated with a decline in cognitive function Severe menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women are associated with cognitive impairment, according to new research from The Menopause Society. The study highlights the interplay between hormonal, lifestyle, and sociodemographic factors and cognitive health and suggests that severe menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and depr ... Date: 28-08-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Mental health and addiction • Women's health
Leading the way: The crucial role and value of nurses in general practice ... adership and involvement in clinical delivery relieves pressure on other practice staff, particularly general practitioners. Across the country where nurses were involved in menopause support, minor illness clinical, long-term conditions reviews and management, the level of involvement of general practitioners declined. So nurses support the efficient and sustainable operation of practices. "Nurses’ leade ... Date: 23-08-2024 Categories: • Views
Hydration in primary care - essential tips for nurses ... is highlights the role of management in promoting better hydration practices, such as instating easily accessible hydration stations for nurses. Special considerations during menopause The workforce includes many mature nurses, particularly women who may be dealing with menopause. This stage of life presents unique challenges, such as an increased risk of dehydration due to hormonal changes. Emplo ... Date: 30-07-2024 Categories: • Nutrition and gastroenterology • Professional
Conservative Party manifesto: Modernising GP surgeries and expanding nurse recruitment ... ek, that it would allow pharmacists to treat more conditions including acne and chest infections under Pharmacy First, in addition to offering contraceptive patches, injections, and menopause support including HRT. The manifesto contains a commitment to ‘make the NHS App the single front door for NHS services’, with patients to use the app to ‘access their medical records, order prescriptions, book vac ... Date: 11-06-2024 Categories: • Latest news
Supporting access to intrauterine contraception Nurse specialist in sexual health and the menopause Ruth Bailey provides an update on current recommendations for use and fitting of intrauterine contraception Intrauterine contraception (IUC) – also known as the coil – is a type of long-acting rev ... Date: 30-05-2024 Categories: • Sexual health • Women's health
Women in perimenopause have significant increased risk of depression Women who are perimenopausal are 40% more likely to experience depression than those without any symptoms of the menopause, UK researchers have reported. By contrast, the meta-analysis of seven studies that involved more than 9,000 women around the world found no significant increase in depression risk for post-menopa ... Date: 15-05-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
GP surgeries can house women’s health hubs, says NHS England ... g but not limited to care for heavy, painful or irregular menstrual bleeding, and care for conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome Menopause assessment and treatment Contraceptive counselling and provision of the full range of contraceptive methods including LARC fitting for both contraceptive and gynaecological purposes (for example, LARC for heavy menstrual bleeding and menop ... Date: 25-04-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
CPD: Reviewing patients with hypothyroidism ... of treated hypothyroidism in the UK is projected to be 2.9million by 2025, and it is 10 times more common in women than men. Other risk factors include family history, obesity, being white and the menopause.1 Subclinical hypothyroidism is found in 5-10% of the population and increases with increasing age.2 Across the world, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is dietary iodine deficiency but in an ... Date: 28-03-2024 Categories: • Diabetes and endocrinology • Women's health
Nursing in Practice live event returns to south coast ... in primary care Learning disabilities in practice Supporting transgender patients Palliative care – supporting living and dying well Paediatric and adolescent mental health Pre-menopause – what do we know? Type 1 diabetes risk in adults (T1DRA) The programme will be chaired by Nursing in Practice advisory board members Marilyn Eveleigh and Helen Lewis, who will encourage discussion on ... Date: 22-03-2024 Categories: • Latest news
Study explores benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy for menopause symptoms Mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could be effective in treating non-physiological symptoms of the menopause, such as brain fog and mood problems, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London (UCL) analysed data from over 3,000 menopausal women and found that all psychosocial trea ... Date: 29-02-2024 Categories: • Women's health
Managing the menopause and work: support for nurses Nurse specialist in sexual health and the menopause Ruth Bailey explains how nurses should be supported to manage the symptoms of menopause in the workplace Why should nurses recognise menopause as workplace issue? The nursing workforce is ... Date: 22-02-2024 Categories: • Policy • Professional • Women's health
Government unveils 'top priorities' for women's health in 2024 ... Speaking at the Women’s Health Summit yesterday (17 January), health secretary Victoria Atkins said key priorities for 2024 also included ‘fairer, comprehensive care’ for menstrual problems, menopause and conditions such as endometriosis. She also announced the launch of a Research Challenge to tackle maternity disparities, worth £50m from the National Institute of Health and Care Research. The prio ... Date: 18-01-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
Draft NICE menopause guidelines ‘seriously lacking’, say campaigners Menopause campaigners have called for NICE guidelines on the menopause to include more ‘balanced’ wording around the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as well as for more consideration and detail ... Date: 05-01-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
Menopause drug to treat hot flushes and night sweats gets MHRA approval ... es and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised the use of fezolinetant – manufactured under the brand name of Veoza – to treat hot flushes and night sweats associated with the menopause. Julian Beach, interim executive director of healthcare quality and access at the MHRA, said the organisation was pleased to approve the medicine via its reliance procedure as ‘hot flushes and night s ... Date: 19-12-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
Women at risk of death from heart disease through under-treatment ... orrying’. She added: ‘Our findings highlight how it is important to consider how future prevention campaigns should focus differently on men and women.’ It is also possible that the menopause may influence outcomes for women, with hormonal changes eroding the early advantage that women have. Dr Pana suggests that targeted preventative measures around the time of menopause in women may help prevent ... Date: 07-12-2023 Categories: • Cardiovascular • Women's health
Age at menopause linked to decline in muscle mass and strength The length of the reproductive cycle of women and the age of menopause could determine the risk for decline in muscle mass and strength, according to a new study. This is the first time that the length of the reproductive period has been associated with a loss of mus ... Date: 30-11-2023 Categories: • Women's health
Study shows women need support around perimenopause menstruation changes ... cation are needed for perimenopausal women who are experiencing menstrual changes, researchers say. A new study has shown that as periods may become unpredictable, heavier and more painful and the menopause gets closer, women say they need both practical and emotional support in both their working and personal lives. The findings are published in Post Reproductive Health, and the researchers highligh ... Date: 23-11-2023 Categories: • Women's health
How GPNs can help address gaps in contraception care ... ly, women want to be heard by clinicians, and they highlighted five topics for priority: • Gynaecological conditions • Fertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss and post natal support • Menopause • Menstrual health • Mental health. So, what does this mean? Now is the time for interested nurses to rise to the challenge and address this looming shortfall in trained clinicians. Nurses are a cost-effec ... Date: 08-11-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Sexual health • Views • Women's health
Menopause, confidence loss and the voice Chris Palmer, voice coach and senior lecturer, suggests that voice loss in menopause may have more impact on women's confidence and mental health than is widely recognised. The menopause is an important and popular topic for discussion, but the effect of the menopause on the voice ... Date: 18-10-2023 Categories: • Women's health
Women learning about menopause from social media, finds survey Almost half of women (48%) have learned about the menopause from social media compared with just 15% who have obtained information from healthcare professionals, a new survey by campaign group Menopause Mandate has suggested. However, 80% of the 2,300 wome ... Date: 18-10-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
Analysis: GPN shortages a ‘real barrier’ to provision of contraception care ... one women’s health hub across every integrated care system in England. The aim is to improve access to care for contraception, menstrual problems, pelvic pain and menopause. But without adequate staffing, it’s questionable how effective these will be. ‘I think one of the real barriers to women accessing contraception is the lack of provision of practice nurses,’ Ms Bailey says. ‘And I don’t think t ... Date: 26-09-2023 Categories: • Analysis • Latest news • Recruitment • Sexual health • Women's health
Government launches women's health survey to help shape policy ... rt of a new ‘landmark’ survey launched by the government today. The national online survey aims to gather ‘vital data’ on women’s menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy planning and menopause, which will help shape future policy on women’s health, enhance care and improve wellbeing, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has said. ‘There are currently disparities in health across the cou ... Date: 07-09-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
Women’s health hubs to be launched across all areas of England ... rch and will see each integrated care board (ICB) given £595,000 to help set the hubs up. The hubs intend to ensure better access to care for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause and could also offer cervical screening. A letter sent to ICB chief executives earlier this month, signed by chief nursing officer for England Dame Ruth May and ministers, encouraged systems to ‘make ... Date: 31-07-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health
Better workplace support needed for women’s health issues, nurses warn ... sing (RCN) Congress have voted to push its governing council to ‘lobby employers to ensure that female employees are supported with specific women’s health and wellbeing needs’, such as the menopause, menstruation, fertility care and pregnancy. Leading a debate on the topic at the conference, Francesca Steyn, chair of the RCN Fertility Nursing Forum said: ‘When faced with women's health concerns, many w ... Date: 17-05-2023 Categories: • Latest news • Women's health
Large study shows Covid vaccination creates no increased risk of menstrual changes ... g.’ The healthcare contacts in the study included primary care visits, specialist outpatient visits, and days of hospital stay related to menstrual disturbance or bleeding before or after menopause. Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines were all assessed along with the dose number (unvaccinated and first, second, and third dose). This was measured over a control period of one t ... Date: 12-05-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Vaccination and infection • Women's health
Managing low mood linked to the perimenopause Nichola Walker, PhD student at Keele University and Dr Andrew Finney, senior lecturer at Keele University discuss low mood associated with perimenopause and strategies to be considered. There has never been such public awareness of menopause and its debilitating symptoms as there is today. This has been attributed partly to the campaigning of TV c ... Date: 13-04-2023 Categories: • Women's health

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller healthcare: How can primary care serve this group? ... phone that they may share with other family members. This can be especially important for women who are looking to access contraception or menopause care. ‘[Some] Patients want to be able to hide their notes, and I can build trust and confidence with them by helping them to do this,’ she says. Challenges for menopause and contraception care Given high levels of distrust in healthcare systems – and ... Date: 24-06-2025 Categories: • Analysis • Latest news • Vaccination and infection • Women's health

Women who work night shifts more likely to have asthma ... gainst asthma, and so lower testosterone in women could play a role. Alternatively, men and women work different types of shift jobs, and this could be a factor.’ Examining the impact of the menopause and associated HRT, the researchers found that women who are postmenopausal and not using HRT have nearly double the odds of severe asthma compared to day workers. Among postmenopausal women working night ... Date: 19-06-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Respiratory • Women's health

Free period products available across more public spaces in Wales Free period products have been introduced in more public spaces in Wales as part of government plans to ‘eradicate period poverty’ by 2027. Period products are now available free of charge in every school a ... Date: 02-06-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

Overactive bladder – what nurses in primary care need to know ... pass urine. It can have several underlying causes such as: Conditions that affect the brain – for example stroke, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Hormonal changes at the menopause, vaginal prolapse, urinary tract infections, constipation and diabetes. Cognitive changes in older age and not being able to get to the toilet in time. Medication that causes the body to make more ur ... Date: 30-05-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Men's health • Renal medicine and urology • Women's health

RCN Congress: FtP delays may compromise patient safety Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) investigations risk inflicting ‘significant psychological and professional harm’ on registrants and may be impacting patient safety, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congr ... Date: 16-05-2025 Categories: • Latest news • Professional • Regulation

NICE approves once-a-day pill linzagolix for endometriosis ... s shown to reduce painful periods and non-menstrual pelvic pain, compared with placebo, NHS England (NHSE) said. It will be given alongside low-dose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to prevent menopause-like symptoms and bone loss. The non-peptide gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist is also indicated for moderate to severe uterine fibroids under expert supervision. Dr Sue M ... Date: 02-05-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

CPD: Pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence in women ... ic floor re-education available. Know where to access self-help resources to provide patients with. Know the recommended medications for urinary incontinence and genitourinary syndrome of the menopause. Pelvic floor dysfunction is a global health problem: data from a survey carried out on behalf of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2023 showed that over 60% of UK women have ... Date: 01-05-2025 Categories: • Women's health

Nursing in Practice is heading to Birmingham: Put 12 June in your diary! ... Thursday 12 June to gain CPD, network with peers, and benefit from high quality clinical updates, all tailored for nurses working in primary care. Speakers include Diane Porterfield-Bourne on perimenopause, advice to give women and an update on HRT; Dr Jo Howe, from Aston University, who will speak about medication and weight gain and managing overweight patients, and Alexsandra Gawlick-Lipinski, advan ... Date: 29-04-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Professional

Consultation launched on long term conditions framework for Scotland ... o support the General Practice Nursing Core Career and Capabilities Framework that help to map the scope of practice of nursing staff in primary care within diabetes, menopause and heart failure care. This week, the Royal College of Nursing in Scotland launched a consultation of NHS nurses in Scotland about whether to accept or reject the Scottish Government’s two-year pay offer in consultations led by ... Date: 25-04-2025 Categories: • Latest news

Menopause support: the 'unique position' of practice nurses All four UK nations have released women’s health plans and strategies in recent years. With practice nurses playing a key role in women’s health delivery and the menopause, Madeleine Anderson explores how the role is uniquely equipped to support patients in this area. Through a series of interviews with nurses, she considers what more can be done to ensure the professi ... Date: 07-03-2025 Categories: • Analysis • Clinical • Investigations • Latest news • Women's health

CPD: How to put the new NICE menopause guidance into practice In the latest in our CPD series, ANP and menopause specialist Ruth Bailey explains how to put the recently updated NICE menopause guidelines into practice when discussing treatment options with patients. Complete the full module on Nursing in Practic ... Date: 06-03-2025 Categories: • Women's health

Attend the Nursing in Practice live conference this month in London ... sed and holistic approaches to care for this group of patients. Popular speaker, Ruth Bailey, advanced nurse practitioner in sexual health, will address current questions around HRT and the menopause. The session will provide nurses with the continued knowledge to support menopause in primary care. Another interesting discussion will help nurses to identify sleep related issues and also support patie ... Date: 05-03-2025 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

Interview: Supporting GPNs to negotiate with employers and show their strengths ... and voice’ of practice nurses – with more than 600 GPNs across England, Wales and Northern Ireland signing up in the first few weeks. The network has since held its first webinar, on menopause and primary care, and welcomed hundreds of members into its closed Facebook group to discuss both the joys of the role and what needs to change. Ms Hack is a Queen’s Nurse, former district nurse, assistant dire ... Date: 20-01-2025 Categories: • Analysis • Interviews • Latest news

Women’s health strategy: Where are we now? ... erall, working women spend £1.5 billion more than men on healthcare each year, and are consistently spending more in every health category, including fertility, menopause and menstrual health. It was also highlighted that most employees aren’t sure what women’s health support they should expect from their employers. Recommendations include better education for healthcare providers on all areas of the femal ... Date: 20-12-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Views • Women's health

More reproductive health training needed for primary care nurses, says report ... ealth professionals detect the condition sooner. Also in November, NICE updated its guidance on treating and identifying menopause. Date: 12-12-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

NICE menopause guidelines update: What nurses need to know GP with an interest in women’s health, Dr Toni Hazell outlines the key updates to NICE menopause guidance and advises on how nurses in primary care should interpret the recommendations The risks and benefits of HRT continue to be a hot topic, and this forms a key focus of the recent update ... Date: 21-11-2024 Categories: • Cancer • Women's health

New NICE guidance clarifies HRT as ‘first line treatment’ for menopause symptoms ... ded a new ‘discussion aid’ to use when doing so. A draft version of the guidance was published last year with a new recommendation for CBT to treat vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, but this addition was ‘controversial’ according to NICE. NICE has therefore clarified the wording around this treatment, as ‘one of the key changes’ made in the final guidance. Dr Marie Anne Ledingham, a co ... Date: 07-11-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

The GP Awards shortlist: South Yorkshire nurse educator team ... o evaluate their own work and build resilience. Recognising the importance of collaboration, the team has introduced education sessions on diverse topics such as transgender health and menopause, promoting dialogue between different professional groups. To ensure a strong pipeline of future primary care professionals, the team has partnered with a local university to create a module that introduces p ... Date: 01-11-2024 Categories: • All Analysis • Interviews

Myths and facts about the menopause and HRT GP and women's health specialist Dr Toni Hazell debunks some common myths, and explains some important facts, about the menopause and HRT MYTHS Myth 1. The menopause always presents with hot flushes and night sweats The menopause occurs at the average age of 51 in the UK, but symptoms often begin during the peri ... Date: 24-10-2024 Categories: • Women's health

Gaps in menopause support in primary care settings Menopausal hot flushes and night sweats are under-assessed and undertreated in the primary care setting, research has suggested. The US-based study identified significant gaps in menopause care, particularly in relation to moderate or higher vasomotor symptoms, resulting in many women not receiving the treatment they need. The findings, published in the journal Menopause, highlight ... Date: 17-10-2024 Categories: • Women's health

More funding for women’s health will boost the economy ... periods, endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts costs the UK economy nearly £11 billion every year. It added that around 60,000 women in the UK are unable to work because of the impact of menopause symptoms on their overall physical and mental health. If these women were able to enter employment, earning the average wage of a woman of menopausal age in employment, it could generate an increase in dir ... Date: 07-10-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

Updated: New ‘scope of practice’ guides to support GPNs in key clinical areas A series of guides have been launched to help map the ‘scope of practice’ of nursing staff in primary care within diabetes, menopause and heart failure care. Those behind the project said the new resources represent ‘a significant step forward’ in supporting the professional development of general practice nursing teams. Skills f ... Date: 27-09-2024 Categories: • Latest news • Professional

Managing weight gain in menopause – what can GPNs do to help? Nurse specialist in menopause Ruth Bailey explains how women are susceptible to weight gain in perimenopause and menopause, and how nurses can support women to manage their weight and the related health risks The imp ... Date: 19-09-2024 Categories: • Women's health

Nursing in Practice live event returns to Cardiff in two weeks ... All Nations Centre. Nursing in Practice Cardiff is an event where nurses can hear the latest best practice and clinical advice on a range of topics, including: MMR vaccinations, contraception, the menopause, frailty and older people’s care, mental health and the role of technology in managing diabetes. We have a fantastic line-up of expert speakers such as: Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz, executive ... Date: 05-09-2024 Categories: • Latest news

Severe menopause symptoms associated with a decline in cognitive function Severe menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women are associated with cognitive impairment, according to new research from The Menopause Society. The study highlights the interplay between hormonal, lifestyle, and sociodemographic factors and cognitive health and suggests that severe menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and depr ... Date: 28-08-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Mental health and addiction • Women's health

Leading the way: The crucial role and value of nurses in general practice ... adership and involvement in clinical delivery relieves pressure on other practice staff, particularly general practitioners. Across the country where nurses were involved in menopause support, minor illness clinical, long-term conditions reviews and management, the level of involvement of general practitioners declined. So nurses support the efficient and sustainable operation of practices. "Nurses’ leade ... Date: 23-08-2024 Categories: • Views

Hydration in primary care - essential tips for nurses ... is highlights the role of management in promoting better hydration practices, such as instating easily accessible hydration stations for nurses. Special considerations during menopause The workforce includes many mature nurses, particularly women who may be dealing with menopause. This stage of life presents unique challenges, such as an increased risk of dehydration due to hormonal changes. Emplo ... Date: 30-07-2024 Categories: • Nutrition and gastroenterology • Professional

Conservative Party manifesto: Modernising GP surgeries and expanding nurse recruitment ... ek, that it would allow pharmacists to treat more conditions including acne and chest infections under Pharmacy First, in addition to offering contraceptive patches, injections, and menopause support including HRT. The manifesto contains a commitment to ‘make the NHS App the single front door for NHS services’, with patients to use the app to ‘access their medical records, order prescriptions, book vac ... Date: 11-06-2024 Categories: • Latest news

Supporting access to intrauterine contraception Nurse specialist in sexual health and the menopause Ruth Bailey provides an update on current recommendations for use and fitting of intrauterine contraception Intrauterine contraception (IUC) – also known as the coil – is a type of long-acting rev ... Date: 30-05-2024 Categories: • Sexual health • Women's health

Women in perimenopause have significant increased risk of depression Women who are perimenopausal are 40% more likely to experience depression than those without any symptoms of the menopause, UK researchers have reported. By contrast, the meta-analysis of seven studies that involved more than 9,000 women around the world found no significant increase in depression risk for post-menopa ... Date: 15-05-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

GP surgeries can house women’s health hubs, says NHS England ... g but not limited to care for heavy, painful or irregular menstrual bleeding, and care for conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome Menopause assessment and treatment Contraceptive counselling and provision of the full range of contraceptive methods including LARC fitting for both contraceptive and gynaecological purposes (for example, LARC for heavy menstrual bleeding and menop ... Date: 25-04-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

CPD: Reviewing patients with hypothyroidism ... of treated hypothyroidism in the UK is projected to be 2.9million by 2025, and it is 10 times more common in women than men. Other risk factors include family history, obesity, being white and the menopause.1 Subclinical hypothyroidism is found in 5-10% of the population and increases with increasing age.2 Across the world, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is dietary iodine deficiency but in an ... Date: 28-03-2024 Categories: • Diabetes and endocrinology • Women's health

Nursing in Practice live event returns to south coast ... in primary care Learning disabilities in practice Supporting transgender patients Palliative care – supporting living and dying well Paediatric and adolescent mental health Pre-menopause – what do we know? Type 1 diabetes risk in adults (T1DRA) The programme will be chaired by Nursing in Practice advisory board members Marilyn Eveleigh and Helen Lewis, who will encourage discussion on ... Date: 22-03-2024 Categories: • Latest news

Study explores benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy for menopause symptoms Mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could be effective in treating non-physiological symptoms of the menopause, such as brain fog and mood problems, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London (UCL) analysed data from over 3,000 menopausal women and found that all psychosocial trea ... Date: 29-02-2024 Categories: • Women's health

Managing the menopause and work: support for nurses Nurse specialist in sexual health and the menopause Ruth Bailey explains how nurses should be supported to manage the symptoms of menopause in the workplace Why should nurses recognise menopause as workplace issue? The nursing workforce is ... Date: 22-02-2024 Categories: • Policy • Professional • Women's health

Government unveils 'top priorities' for women's health in 2024 ... Speaking at the Women’s Health Summit yesterday (17 January), health secretary Victoria Atkins said key priorities for 2024 also included ‘fairer, comprehensive care’ for menstrual problems, menopause and conditions such as endometriosis. She also announced the launch of a Research Challenge to tackle maternity disparities, worth £50m from the National Institute of Health and Care Research. The prio ... Date: 18-01-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

Draft NICE menopause guidelines ‘seriously lacking’, say campaigners Menopause campaigners have called for NICE guidelines on the menopause to include more ‘balanced’ wording around the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as well as for more consideration and detail ... Date: 05-01-2024 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

Menopause drug to treat hot flushes and night sweats gets MHRA approval ... es and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised the use of fezolinetant – manufactured under the brand name of Veoza – to treat hot flushes and night sweats associated with the menopause. Julian Beach, interim executive director of healthcare quality and access at the MHRA, said the organisation was pleased to approve the medicine via its reliance procedure as ‘hot flushes and night s ... Date: 19-12-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

Women at risk of death from heart disease through under-treatment ... orrying’. She added: ‘Our findings highlight how it is important to consider how future prevention campaigns should focus differently on men and women.’ It is also possible that the menopause may influence outcomes for women, with hormonal changes eroding the early advantage that women have. Dr Pana suggests that targeted preventative measures around the time of menopause in women may help prevent ... Date: 07-12-2023 Categories: • Cardiovascular • Women's health

Age at menopause linked to decline in muscle mass and strength The length of the reproductive cycle of women and the age of menopause could determine the risk for decline in muscle mass and strength, according to a new study. This is the first time that the length of the reproductive period has been associated with a loss of mus ... Date: 30-11-2023 Categories: • Women's health

Study shows women need support around perimenopause menstruation changes ... cation are needed for perimenopausal women who are experiencing menstrual changes, researchers say. A new study has shown that as periods may become unpredictable, heavier and more painful and the menopause gets closer, women say they need both practical and emotional support in both their working and personal lives. The findings are published in Post Reproductive Health, and the researchers highligh ... Date: 23-11-2023 Categories: • Women's health

How GPNs can help address gaps in contraception care ... ly, women want to be heard by clinicians, and they highlighted five topics for priority: • Gynaecological conditions • Fertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss and post natal support • Menopause • Menstrual health • Mental health. So, what does this mean? Now is the time for interested nurses to rise to the challenge and address this looming shortfall in trained clinicians. Nurses are a cost-effec ... Date: 08-11-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Sexual health • Views • Women's health

Menopause, confidence loss and the voice Chris Palmer, voice coach and senior lecturer, suggests that voice loss in menopause may have more impact on women's confidence and mental health than is widely recognised. The menopause is an important and popular topic for discussion, but the effect of the menopause on the voice ... Date: 18-10-2023 Categories: • Women's health

Women learning about menopause from social media, finds survey Almost half of women (48%) have learned about the menopause from social media compared with just 15% who have obtained information from healthcare professionals, a new survey by campaign group Menopause Mandate has suggested. However, 80% of the 2,300 wome ... Date: 18-10-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

Analysis: GPN shortages a ‘real barrier’ to provision of contraception care ... one women’s health hub across every integrated care system in England. The aim is to improve access to care for contraception, menstrual problems, pelvic pain and menopause. But without adequate staffing, it’s questionable how effective these will be. ‘I think one of the real barriers to women accessing contraception is the lack of provision of practice nurses,’ Ms Bailey says. ‘And I don’t think t ... Date: 26-09-2023 Categories: • Analysis • Latest news • Recruitment • Sexual health • Women's health

Government launches women's health survey to help shape policy ... rt of a new ‘landmark’ survey launched by the government today. The national online survey aims to gather ‘vital data’ on women’s menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy planning and menopause, which will help shape future policy on women’s health, enhance care and improve wellbeing, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has said. ‘There are currently disparities in health across the cou ... Date: 07-09-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

Women’s health hubs to be launched across all areas of England ... rch and will see each integrated care board (ICB) given £595,000 to help set the hubs up. The hubs intend to ensure better access to care for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause and could also offer cervical screening. A letter sent to ICB chief executives earlier this month, signed by chief nursing officer for England Dame Ruth May and ministers, encouraged systems to ‘make ... Date: 31-07-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Women's health

Better workplace support needed for women’s health issues, nurses warn ... sing (RCN) Congress have voted to push its governing council to ‘lobby employers to ensure that female employees are supported with specific women’s health and wellbeing needs’, such as the menopause, menstruation, fertility care and pregnancy. Leading a debate on the topic at the conference, Francesca Steyn, chair of the RCN Fertility Nursing Forum said: ‘When faced with women's health concerns, many w ... Date: 17-05-2023 Categories: • Latest news • Women's health

Large study shows Covid vaccination creates no increased risk of menstrual changes ... g.’ The healthcare contacts in the study included primary care visits, specialist outpatient visits, and days of hospital stay related to menstrual disturbance or bleeding before or after menopause. Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines were all assessed along with the dose number (unvaccinated and first, second, and third dose). This was measured over a control period of one t ... Date: 12-05-2023 Categories: • Clinical • Latest news • Vaccination and infection • Women's health

Managing low mood linked to the perimenopause Nichola Walker, PhD student at Keele University and Dr Andrew Finney, senior lecturer at Keele University discuss low mood associated with perimenopause and strategies to be considered. There has never been such public awareness of menopause and its debilitating symptoms as there is today. This has been attributed partly to the campaigning of TV c ... Date: 13-04-2023 Categories: • Women's health

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