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RCN survey of gynaecology services after the NHS reforms

06 August 1997

Nursing Standard

Clinical

Following the NHS reforms, the RCN Gynaecology Nursing Forum expressed concern about changes in the provision of NHS gynaecology services, their impact on the...

Older women’s experience of the menopause

12 August 1998

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Women's health

Life expectancy for men and women continues to increase, particularly in the developed world. But the latter part of women's lives is often viewed as being less...

Reluctant role reversal

06 July 2010

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Clinical digest

Despite being a specialist nurse, Jo Johnson lacked confidence in dealing with professionals treating her for endometriosis.

Menorrhagia: care and treatment

03 May 1995

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Clinical women’s health

Approximately one tenth of women in this country experience menorrhagia. This can cause considerable discomfort, distress and curtailment of lifestyle. Hysterectomy...

A more hands-on role

10 November 2009

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Feature

Nurses can bring a fresh perspective to the development of guidelines produced by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

Safety first

01 May 2009

Nursing Standard

Feature

With her background in gynaecological oncology, nurse Cathy Hughes is well suited to her job as cancer lead at the National Patient Safety Agency.

Painful delays

29 August 2006

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General article

Delays in reporting symptoms and in referral to a gynaecologist may result in women enduring the symptoms of endometriosis for a considerable time.

The right combination

31 May 2011

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General article

A community gynaecological service in the West Midlands combines GP and nursing skills to bring care closer to patients’ homes.

Symptom management in women undergoing the menopause

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evidence & practice

The menopause is a physiological event involving ovarian failure as a result of a loss of ovarian follicular activity, which leads to oestrogen deficiency, resulting...

Pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome

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evidence & practice

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an incurable disorder that is associated with ovarian dysfunction. It affects millions of women in the UK. The signs and symptoms...

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