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Perimenopause and post menopause hormonal treatment

Dr Jill Rutter details perimenopause and postmenopause symptoms, explains some important practical issues to consider when it comes to hormone replacement therapy, and clarifies some common myths and misconceptions

28 Jul 2026

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Practice scenario: breast soreness in a breastfeeding mother

Mrs Alexander is a new mum. She has been struggling with breastfeeding, has experienced pain when the baby latches on, and has woken this morning with a painful left breast.

08 Apr 2026

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Hormone replacement therapy: risks, benefits and choices

Rod Tucker outlines the benefits of HRT and puts the possible risks into perspective.

08 Apr 2026

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Helping women through their menopause journey

Sarah Purcell looks at the latest guidelines on menopause and explores how community pharmacy teams can help women through their menopause journey by recognising and managing symptoms as well as offering practical lifestyle advice.

02 Jun 2025

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Navigating menopause with smart nutrition

How to help women on their menopause journey with nutrition and dietary advice. By Lisa Jamieson.

16 May 2025

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Weighing in

A woman’s worth should never be limited to how much she weighs. The role that weight plays in overall wellbeing, however, should not be ignored.

19 May 2024

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Vaginal health screening tampon available at boots.com

Diagnostic device collects more vaginal fluid than a standard swab improving reliability and comfort.

23 Apr 2024

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Skincare and the menopause

Hot flushes are a common symptom of the menopause but many women find the changes to their skin even more distressing.

13 Sep 2023

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Clinical briefing: Menstruation myths and misconceptions

Community pharmacists should help dispel some of the myths and misconceptions that swirl around menstruation, says the author of a new book, as our clinical editor, Mark Greener reports

14 Jul 2023

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Pressing pause on the menopause

As issues associated with menopause are becoming better recognised and acknowledged, pharmacy teams can help even more people navigate this time of their life.

13 Jul 2023

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Menopause matters

What can be done to help both patients and pharmacy teams feel more at ease when talking about menopause and other women’s health issues?

25 Apr 2023

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Can OTC sales help to predict ovarian cancer?

Women with and without ovarian cancer differ in their purchases of pain and indigestion medications several months before diagnosis, research shows.

13 Feb 2023

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Understanding PCOS

Many women across the UK suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, yet not enough is known about the condition.

11 Jan 2023

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NPA view: Pharmacists can help tackle women's health inequalities

Too often, pharmacists are not empowered to provide complete care, writes Helga Mangion

11 Aug 2022

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Cancer concerns

Some 21 women a day die of gynaecological cancers and yet, not enough is commonly known about the diseases.

18 Jul 2022

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Helping women to move through the menopause

Pharmacists and their teams can offer important advice on all aspects of the menopause, enabling women to make informed decisions about their own symptom management.

10 May 2022

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