Well woman advice

Postmenopausal women should be encouraged to attend regular cervical, breast and sexual health screenings. Women affected by VA may be concerned about the discomfort of cervical screening; however, using treatment can help alleviate this issue.
General lifestyle advice that may be appropriate includes:

Exercise regularly (including weight-bearing and resistance exercise)

Eat a healthy diet (including plenty of sources of calcium)

Getting enough sunlight or using vitamin D supplements, particularly in the winter months when they may not get enough vitamin D from sun exposure.
Click continue to assessment to answer some further questions to test your understanding and record this learning in your learning log.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can use this training module to help support their GPhC revalidation.
*The content of the Pharmacy Guide for the Supply of Gina and the Pharmacy Checklist are not covered by the NPA seal.
The content of this material has been approved by the NPA. The NPA will have no liability to any person or entity with liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by information therein. The NPA is not responsible for the content of any non-NPA websites mentioned in this programme or for the accuracy of any information found there. The fact that a website, organisation or product is mentioned in the programme does not mean that the NPA either approves of it or endorses it.
1. Novo Nordisk. Gina SMpC. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/13930 [Accessed August 2022]
2. Mylan. Elleste Solo 1mg SmPC. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/9512/smpc [Accessed August 2022]
3. Simon J, Nachtigall L, Gut R, et al. Effective treatment of vaginal atrophy with an ultra–low-dose estradiol vaginal tablet. Obstet Gynecol 2008; 112(5):1053–1060.
Further information about this product, including essential supply information, adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications, and method of use can be found here.
