Category: Gynaecology

Gestational trophoblastic disease – a new RCOG guideline

New guideline from RCOG, published in June 2020, on managing Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD). There is a useful section on when to suspect GTD.

Testing for Lynch syndrome in people newly diagnosed with endometrial cancer

A guidelines published last month explains why anyone with a new diagnosis of endometrial cancer should be tested for Lynch syndrome.

Intrauterine ball – a new copper intrauterine device

This is a 'New Product Review' from the FSRH on the intrauterine ball (IUB). It is otherwise known by the not so catchy title of SCu300B MIDI.

e-Learning | Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage

This is an updated guideline on ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage from NICE (published Apr 19). It was last updated in 2012 when I originally wrote this blog post.

Kyleena intrauterine system

Kyleena is an IUS. It contains levonorgestrel, like Mirena does.

e-Learning | Contraception in the over 40s

This was an updated guideline from the FSRH on contraception in the over 40s.

e-Learning | Bladder Pain Syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis)

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)

Latest endometriosis NG73 guidelines from NICE

Post pregnancy contraception

FSRH | COC – risks of different oestrogen and progesterone

RCOG | Endometrial hyperplasia

RCOG | Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

FSRH | Daylette and Eloine – a new pill containing drospirenone

Nice | Managing the menopause

FSRH | Problematic bleeding with hormonal contraception

RCOG | Post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse

Long term health and polycystic ovarian syndrome

FSRH | Male and female sterilisation

FSRH | Jaydess – a new levonorgestrel intrauterine system

FSRH | Family planning bits and bobs

Fertility

HRT – it’s good for the heart

RCOG | Initial management of chronic pelvic pain