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Follow-up and surveillance of patients who have undergone curative-intent treatment for gynaecological cancer is an opportunity... View Article
Vaginal cancer is the least common type of gynaecological cancer in New Zealand with an average of 17 females newly diagnosed... View Article
Vulval cancer is a rare gynaecological cancer in New Zealand, with an average of 52 females newly diagnosed each year (from 2015... View Article
Uterine cancer is the most prevalent gynaecological cancer in New Zealand, with an average of 627 females newly diagnosed each... View Article
Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynaecological cancer in New Zealand after endometrial cancer, with an average of 371... View Article
The risk of cervical cancer is significantly reduced through HPV vaccination and cervical screening programmes, however, there... View Article
Lower urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common community-acquired infections, with more than half of all females... View Article
Endometriosis is characterised by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, causing mainly cyclical... View Article
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is an effective treatment for symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flushes, night... View Article
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment for the vasomotor symptoms (i.e. hot flushes and night sweats)... View Article
Primary ovarian insufficiency is the loss of ovarian function before age 40 years, resulting in menstrual irregularities and menopausal... View Article
Abnormal vaginal bleeding has many potential causes, ranging from anovulatory cycles to malignancy. The type of bleeding, e.g.... View Article
Transdermal oestradiol patches are now fully subsidised, without the need for Special Authority approval, for the treatment of... View Article
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom (UK) have updated their guidance to allow... View Article
Chronic pelvic pain can cause significant disruption to the lives of the women it affects. It can arise not only from pathology... View Article
Asymptomatic bacteriuria and urinary tract infections (UTIs) frequently occur in people aged over 65 years. Bacteriuria in older... View Article
Age-related changes in women can result in an increased occurrence of vulvovaginal dermatological conditions such as vulval dermatitis... View Article
Approximately one in ten people will be affected by renal colic at some stage in their life. Patients with red flags should be... View Article
Susan Reid and Carla White from health literacy and communication specialists, Workbase, explain how understanding and reducing... View Article
A cervical smear test is an effective method for the early detection of cervical cancer, and for reducing cancer mortality. However,... View Article
Managing urinary incontinence goes beyond just treating the medical condition. For the patient, the social and psychological impact... View Article
There are approximately 180 new diagnoses of cervical cancer in New Zealand each year. Having regular cervical smears can reduce... View Article
A urine dipstick positive for haematuria or proteinuria is a relatively common occurrence in primary care. For many patients there... View Article
Good sexual health is about achieving both physical and psychological wellbeing, free from disease, coercion or abuse. Reaching... View Article
Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition in which endometrial tissue is present outside the uterine cavity, causing cyclic... View Article
Understanding the physiology of reproductive hormones, recognising pathology and knowing what tests to order, when to order them... View Article
Although relatively uncommon in children, urinary tract infection (UTI) should be considered when assessing a young child with... View Article
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was added to the national immunisation schedule in 2008 for females aged 12 years. The... View Article
Symptoms relating to the vulvovaginal area such as abnormal discharge, itch and pain are common, particularly for women of reproductive... View Article
Looks at the rate of testing by age and in comparison to treatment in older people. View Article
Looks at Norfloxacin prescribing for urinary tract infections. View Article
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur commonly during pregnancy. UTIs are managed more aggressively in pregnant women than in... View Article
Cervical screening rates in New Zealand have continued to increase following the introduction of the National Cervical Screening... View Article
Laboratory investigation of amenorrhoea | Polycystic ovary syndrome | An overview of dysfunctional uterine bleeding | Perimenopause... View Article
Data report on quinolone prescribing, national data only. View Article
Liquid-based cytology (LBC) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing have recently been adopted to aid with the collection, diagnosis... View Article
After the introduction of the National Cervical Screening Programme, rates of cervical screening increased and the overall incidence... View Article
There are many reasons why sexual health is not discussed during a general practice consultation, such as lack of time and possible... View Article
A summary of pharmacological treatment and management of common sexually transmitted and other genital infections including chlamydia,... View Article
This article provides an overview of some infections affecting the genital area, including some non-sexually transmitted infections.... View Article
A series of four case studies that illustrate the importance of patient history and background when testing for STIs. View Article
Chlamydia remains the most commonly diagnosed STI in New Zealand, according to the annual STI Surveillance Report. Although not... View Article
Gardasil vaccine has now been added to the National Immunisation Schedule. In this article we outline the eligibility criteria... View Article
Imiquimod enhances the immune response to viral infections and tumours by stimulating the immune system to release interferon... View Article
Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is a common condition which children usually grow out of. Advice to parents on simple behavioural... View Article
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by a varied and often complex array of metabolic and endocrine abnormalities... View Article
Dr Nikki Turner is the Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre. Here she provides us with an overview of the two currently... View Article
The use of HRT is associated with an increased risk of stroke, venous thromboembolism, gall bladder disease, breast cancer and... View Article
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Does the "seven day rule" still apply with the concomitant use of combined oral contraceptives and all antibiotics? Serotonin... View Article
Is there an association between the use of the combined oral contraceptive and Vitamin B12 deficiency View Article
For up to date recommendations for antibiotic choice for UTI, refer to the Antibiotics Guide . This resource focuses on the... View Article