Category: Sexual health

Progestogen-only implant guideline from FSRH

An update of our original summary on the progesterone-only implant from FSRH, including e-learning.

Actions after incorrect use of combined hormonal contraception (ie missed pills guidance)

The FSRH provided a good summary of guidance for those advising women about what to do after a missed pill

Kyleena intrauterine system

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

Levosert – a levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG-IUS)

This is a new product review from the FSRH. Levosert is an LNG-IUS,  which is the same as Mirena.

e-Learning | Combined hormonal contraception guidelines from FSRH

A really useful aspect of this guideline is that there are numerous tables which summarise starting and switching routines, efficacy of various contraceptive methods etc.

e-Learning | Contraception in the over 40s

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

Post pregnancy contraception

FSRH | UKMEC update (risks of various contraceptive use)

FSRH | Daylette and Eloine – a new pill containing drospirenone

FSRH | Daylette and Eloine – a new pill containing drospirenone

FSRH | Natural family planning for contraception

FSRH | Sayana Press licensed for self injection

Starting contraception after ellaOne

ellaOne has an impact on progesterone receptors and there is concern that it may reduce the effectiveness of progestogenic contraceptives.

FSRH | Progesterone only pills (POP)

FSRH | Problematic bleeding with hormonal contraception

FSRH | Depot contraception

FSRH | Intrauterine contraception

STI screening for men who have sex with men

FSRH | Male and female sterilisation

BASHH | HIV testing window

FSRH | Jaydess – a new levonorgestrel intrauterine system

FSRH | Family planning bits and bobs

FSRH | St John’s Wort and contraceptives

Nice | Domestic violence