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Oxford Handbook of Women's Health Nursing

Edited by Sunanda Gupta, Debra Holloway, Ali Kubba

Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Print Publication Date:
Oct 2009
Print ISBN-13:
9780199239627
Published to Oxford Medicine:
Aug 2010
DOI:
10.1093/med/9780199239627.001.0001

Disclaimer

Oxford University Press makes no representation, express or implied, that the drug dosages in this book are correct. Readers must therefore always check the product information and clinical procedures with the most up to date published product information and data sheets provided by the manufacturers and the most recent codes of conduct and safety regulations. The authors and the publishers do not accept responsibility or legal liability for any errors in the text or for the misuse or misapplication of material in this work. Except where otherwise stated, drug dosages and recommendations are for the non-pregnant adult who is not breastfeeding.

Index

abdomen
examination [link]
quadrants [link]
X-ray [link]
abdominal myomectomy, fibroids [link]
abdominal surgery, dysmenorrhoea caused by [link]
abortion [link]
complications and risks [link]
definition [link]
failed [link]
Fraser guidelines [link]
incomplete [link]
legal aspects [link], [link]
medical [link]
nurse’s role [link]
pre-abortion assessment process [link]
surgical [link]
tubal damage [link]
Abortion Act (1967) [link]
nurse’s role [link]
pre-abortion assessment process [link]
acanthosis nigricans [link]
aciclovir [link]
acromegaly [link]
acupressure
menopause [link]
smoking cessation [link]
acupuncture
dysmenorrhoea [link]
endometriosis [link]
menopause [link]
miscarriage, recurrent [link]
smoking cessation [link]
acute pain [link]
assessment [link]
causes [link]
emergency gynaecology units [link]
investigations [link]
management [link]
Addison’s disease [link], [link]
adenocarcinomas
cervical cancer [link]
endometrial cancer [link]
Fallopian tube cancer [link]
vaginal cancer [link]
vulval cancer [link]
adenomyosis
dysmenorrhoea [link], [link]
menorrhagia [link]
adhesions
chronic pelvic pain [link], [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link]
laparotomy [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
administrators, early pregnancy assessment units [link]
admission to hospital [link]
adnexae, bimanual examination [link]
adoption [link], [link]
Adoption and Children Act (2002) [link]
adrenal failure [link]
adrenal glands [link]
adrenaline, and menopause [link]
adrenal tumours
amenorrhoea [link], [link]
hirsutism [link], [link]
advanced practice [link]
advanced practice nurses [link]
adverse reactions, record-keeping [link]
age factors
breast cancer [link]
preconceptual care [link]
Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act (1991) [link]
age-related macular degeneration [link]
Agnus castus [link], [link]
AIDS-defining illnesses [link]
alcohol use [link]
breast cancer [link]
male subfertility [link], [link]
preconceptual care [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
pre-operative care [link]
teenagers [link]
aldefovir [link]
Alexander technique [link]
allergy status, pre-operative care [link]
All-Flex® diaphragms [link]
aloe vera juice [link]
alpha fetoprotein [link]
alpha-interferon [link]
alternative therapies see complementary and alternative therapies
ambulatory urodynamics [link]
amenorrhoea
abortion [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
primary
assessment [link]
definition [link]
investigations [link]
physical examination [link]
physiological causes [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
treatment [link]
secondary
assessment [link]
causes [link]
definition [link]
examination [link]
investigations [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
treatments [link]
uterine artery embolization complication [link]
amitriptyline
chronic pelvic pain [link]
cystitis [link]
dyspareunia [link]
vulval pain [link]
amoxicillin [link]
anaemia [link]
anastrozole [link]
anatomy, reproductive [link], [link]
congenital abnormalities [link]
androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)
amenorrhoea [link]
anovulation [link]
androgens
ovarian tumours, benign [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
androstenedione [link]
anejaculation [link]
angina
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
anogenital warts
cause [link]
diagnosis [link]
features [link]
genital lumps [link]
incubation [link]
partners [link]
pregnancy [link]
presentation [link]
prevalence [link]
prevention [link]
recurrence [link]
transmission [link]
treatment [link]
vaginal discharge [link]
vulval cancers [link]
anorexia nervosa [link]
amenorrhoea [link], [link]
teenagers and adolescents [link]
anovulation [link]
causes [link]
investigations [link]
management [link]
ovulation induction [link]
anterior repair [link]
anti-phospholipid syndrome [link]
anxiety
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
pre-operative [link]
apareunia [link]
Aptima Combo [link]
Aptima NAAT [link]
Aquaflex [link]
arthritis
as gonorrhoea complication [link]
obesity [link]
ascites [link]
Asherman’s syndrome
abortion [link]
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
aspermia [link]
aspiration, benign ovarian tumours [link]
aspirin
ectopic pregnancy, medical management [link]
miscarriage, recurrent [link]
pre-operative care [link]
assisted conception [link]
cryo-preservation [link]
problems [link], [link]
types [link]
asthenozoospermia [link]
asthma
abortion [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
atherosclerosis
obesity [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
audit, clinical [link]
autoimmune disease [link]
axillary hair [link]
Ayurveda [link]
azithromycin
abortion [link]
chlamydia [link]
azoospermia [link]
tests [link]
bacterial cystitis [link]
bacterial vaginosis (BV)
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
vaginal discharge [link]
balding, male-pattern [link]
barrier contraception [link]
teenagers [link] see also caps; condoms; diaphragms
Bartholinitis
dyspareunia [link]
as gonorrhoea complication [link]
Bartholin’s abscesses [link]
dyspareunia [link]
genital lumps [link]
Bartholin’s cysts [link]
basal cell carcinomas (BCC) [link]
Behçet’s disease
differential diagnosis [link]
genital ulcers [link]
Billing’s method, natural family planning [link]
bimanual examination [link]
biochemical tests [link]
biofeedback, stress urinary incontinence [link], [link]
bisphosphonates [link]
black cohosh [link]
bladder augmentation [link]
bladder diaries [link]
bladder endometriosis [link]
bladder function, factors affecting [link]
bladder-related pain [link], [link]
bladder retraining
cystitis [link]
overactive bladder [link]
urinary incontinence [link]
blood group test [link]
body mass index (BMI) [link]
anovulation [link]
calculation [link], [link]
preconceptual care [link] see also body weight
body weight
anovulation [link]
contraception [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
menses [link]
preconceptual care [link]
smoking [link] see also body mass index; obesity
botulinum toxin type A
cystitis [link]
overactive bladder [link]
bowel endometriosis [link]
bowel obstruction [link]
bowel-related pain [link], [link]
brachytherapy (internal beam radiotherapy) [link]
cervical cancer [link]
vaginal cancer [link]
breast [link]
benign conditions [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
screening and examination [link]
cancer see breast cancer
cysts [link]
mastalgia [link]
examination [link], [link]
growth [link]
history taking [link]
mouse (fibro-adenoma) [link]
pain (mastalgia) [link]
causes [link]
management [link]
treatment [link]
reconstruction [link]
screening programme, NHS [link]
breast cancer [link]
adjuvant treatments [link]
breast screening programme [link]
classification [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
contraceptive implants [link]
family history [link]
follow-up [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link], [link], [link]
injectable contraception [link]
management, principles of [link]
mastalgia [link]
obesity [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
prevalence [link]
prevention strategies [link]
risk factors [link]
and contraception [link]
smoking [link]
surgery [link]
breast care nurses [link]
breast cysts [link]
mastalgia [link]
breast disease, benign [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
screening and examination [link]
breast feeding
breast cancer [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
contraception [link]
contraindicated medications [link]
injectable contraception [link]
progestogen-only pill [link]
breast growth [link]
breast mouse (fibro-adenoma) [link]
breast pain (mastalgia) [link]
causes [link]
management [link]
treatment [link]
breast reconstruction [link]
breast screening programme, NHS [link]
Brenner tumours [link]
bridge urinals [link]
Bristol Stool Scale [link], [link]
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV [link]
British Association of Sexual and Marital Therapists (BASMT) [link]
British Subfertility Counselling Association [link]
bromocriptine
amenorrhoea [link]
hyperprolactinaemia [link]
anovulation [link]
mastalgia [link]
nipple discharge [link]
bronchitis [link]
Brook centres [link]
bupropion [link]
Ca [link]
endometriosis [link]
estimation [link]
ovarian cancer [link]
ovarian tumours, benign [link]
cabergoline
amenorrhoea [link]
hyperprolactinaemia [link]
anovulation [link]
mastalgia [link]
nipple discharge [link]
Caesarean section (previous), and ectopic pregnancy [link]
caffeine
overactive bladder [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
calcium [link]
osteoporosis [link]
Caldicott guardians [link]
Caldicott principles [link]
calendar method, natural family planning [link]
cancer [link]
clinics [link]
fertility preservation [link]
living with [link]
nursing management issues [link]
obesity [link]
smoking [link]
support services [link] see also specific cancers
CancerBACUP [link]
Candida
fissures [link]
vaginal discharge [link]
Candida albicans [link]
Candida glabrata [link]
caps [link]
teenagers [link]
carboplatin [link]
carcinoid syndrome [link]
cardinal ligaments [link]
cardiomyopathies [link]
cardiovascular disease
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
menopause [link], [link]
smoking [link]
career development [link]
caruncle [link]
cataract [link]
catheter leg straps and holders [link]
catheter valves [link]
contraindications [link]
catheters, urinary [link]
advice for patients [link]
balloon size [link]
catheterization procedure [link]
complications [link]
cystitis [link]
documentation [link]
indications [link]
Instillagel® [link]
intermittent self-catheterization [link]
leg straps and holders [link]
length and size [link]
removal [link]
selection [link]
trouble-shooting [link]
types [link]
valves [link]
contraindications [link]
cefixime [link]
ceftriaxone
gonorrhoea [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
Crazette® [link]
action, mode of [link]
forgotten pills [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
teenagers [link]
Cervarix® [link]
cervical cancer [link], [link]
chemotherapy [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
examination/investigation [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
human papilloma virus [link]
incidence [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link]
menopause, abnormal bleeding at the [link]
mortality rate [link]
presenting complaints/symptoms [link]
prognosis [link]
risk factors [link]
smoking [link]
staging [link]
support for patients [link]
treatment [link]
cervical caps [link]
cervical cell sample taking [link]
cervical ectopy [link]
cervical ectropion [link]
clinical features [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link], [link]
management [link]
symptoms [link]
cervical incompetence [link]
cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN)
colposcopy [link]
follow-up [link]
human papilloma virus [link]
see and treat [link]
treatment [link]
cervical ligaments [link]
cervical mucus method, natural family planning [link]
cervical polyps [link], [link]
clinical features [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link], [link]
management [link]
symptoms [link]
cervical screening [link], [link]
aim [link]
barriers to uptake [link]
colposcopy [link]
coverage and cost [link]
effectiveness [link]
elibility for screening [link]
preconceptual care [link]
sample taking [link] see also colposcopy
cervical stenosis [link], [link]
cervical sutures [link]
cervicitis
intermenstrual bleeding [link]
menorrhagia [link]
pregnancy [link]
cervix
anatomy [link], [link]
atresia [link]
bimanual examination [link]
congenital abnormalities [link]
laceration during abortion [link]
speculum examination [link]
chancres [link]
chancroids [link]
chaperones [link]
dyspareunia [link]
chemical dermatitis [link]
chemotherapy
amenorrhoea caused by [link], [link]
anovulation [link]
azoospermia [link]
breast cancer [link]
cervical cancer [link], [link]
cycles [link]
drug administration [link]
effects [link]
endometrial cancer [link], [link]
Fallopian tube cancer [link]
fertility preservation [link]
ovarian cancer [link], [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
side-effects [link]
uses [link]
vaginal cancer [link], [link]
vulval cancers [link], [link]
chest X-ray [link]
child abuse and neglect [link], [link], [link]
childbirth
catheterization [link]
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
stress urinary incontinence [link]
children
abuse and neglect [link], [link], [link]
confidentiality issues [link]
consent issues [link]
domestic abuse [link] see also paediatrics
chlamydia [link]
abortion [link], [link]
azoospermia [link]
complications [link]
discussion with the patient [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link], [link]
epidemiology [link]
partner notification [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link], [link]
pregnant women [link]
risk factors [link]
screeninng [link]
signs and symptoms [link]
specimen collection [link]
tests [link]
transmission [link]
treatment [link]
tubal damage [link]
vaginal discharge [link]
chorionic gonadotrophin [link]
chromosome abnormality, and spontaneous miscarriage [link]
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [link]
chronic pelvic pain (CPP)
causes [link]
chlamydia [link]
diagnosis [link]
dyspareunia [link]
examination [link]
history [link]
information leaflets produced for the management of [link]
investigations [link]
laparoscopy [link]
multidisciplinary chronic pain management [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
treatment [link]
cisplatin [link], [link]
Citizens’ Advice Bureaux [link]
clam cystoplasty [link]
clexane [link]
client support workers (CSWs) [link]
clindamycin [link]
clinical audit [link]
clinical governance [link]
consent issues [link]
key themes [link]
clinical nurses [link]
clinical nurse specialists [link]
clinical supervision [link]
domestic abuse [link]
clinics, hospital [link]
clobetasol propionate [link]
clomifene citrate
intra-uterine insemination [link]
ovulation induction [link], [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
clonidine [link]
Clostridium difficile [link]
clothing, and infection control [link]
clotrimazole [link]
coagulation screen [link]
co-cyprindiol [link]
coeliac disease [link]
cognitive behavioural therapy
chronic pelvic pain [link]
smoking cessation [link]
coitarche [link]
coitus interruptus [link]
cold coagulation, colposcopy [link]
colorectal cancer
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
diet [link]
obesity [link]
smoking [link]
colpocleisis [link]
colposcope [link]
colposcopy [link]
cervical polyps [link]
clinics [link]
follow-up [link]
future developments [link]
human papilloma virus [link]
informed consent [link]
NHS cervical screening programme [link]
nurse’s role in primary care [link]
pregnancy, abnormal smears during [link]
procedure [link]
referral, indications for [link]
sample taking [link]
see and treat [link]
treatments [link]
waiting times [link]
colposcopy clinics [link]
colposuspension [link]
stress urinary incontinence [link]
columnar epithelium, cervix [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP)
action, mode of [link]
amenorrhoea [link]
bacterial vaginosis [link]
benefits [link]
breast cancer [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
contraindications, absolute [link]
deep vein thrombosis [link]
dysmenorrhoea
on cessation [link]
treatment [link]
eligibility [link]
emergency contraception [link]
endometrial cancer [link]
endometriosis [link]
fibroids [link]
formulations [link]
hirsutism [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link], [link]
mastalgia [link]
medications affecting [link], [link]
menorrhagia [link]
missed pills [link]
ovarian cancer [link]
ovarian cysts and tumours [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
practical usage [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
preparations [link]
risks [link]
side-effects [link]
starting [link]
teenagers [link]
vaginal bleeding, heavy [link]
common law of confidentiality [link]
community contraception and sexual health services [link]
community nurses [link]
community women’s health [link]
nurses’ role [link]
complementary and alternative therapies
cancer [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
endometriosis [link]
menopause [link]
miscarriage, recurrent [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
complete hydatidiform mole (CHM) [link]
computed tomography (CT) scanning [link]
computer systems
confidentiality issues [link]
health and safety issues [link]
record-keeping [link]
conception [link], [link]
assisted see assisted conception
physiology [link]
preconceptual care [link]
condoms
action, mode of [link]
anogenital warts [link]
bacterial vaginosis [link]
chlamydia [link]
contraindications [link]
effectiveness [link]
female [link]
HIV risk reduction [link]
indications [link]
lubricant products [link]
male [link]
medications affecting [link]
teenagers [link]
condylamata lata [link]
confidentiality issues [link]
abortion [link]
domestic abuse [link]
partner notification [link]
sexual dysfunction [link]
young people [link]
congenital abnormalities [link]
congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
delayed sexuality disorder [link]
congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens (CBAVD) [link]
tests [link]
conjunctivitis, neonatal [link]
conscientious objection to abortion [link]
consent [link]
abortion [link], [link]
colposcopy [link], [link]
developmental delay [link]
disability [link]
hysteroscopy [link]
laparoscopy [link]
national standards [link]
pre-operative care [link]
seizure disorders [link]
valid [link]
vasectomy [link]
constipation
management [link]
pain in early pregnancy [link]
pelvic organ prolapse [link]
post-operative [link], [link]
and urinary catheterization [link]
urinary incontinence [link], [link], [link]
consultants, early pregnancy assessment units [link]
contact dermatitis [link], [link]
contact slips, partner notification [link]
contact tracing see partner notification
continence problems see urinary incontinence
continence products
catheter valves [link]
leg straps and holders [link]
pads [link]
urinals, female [link]
continuous combined hormone replacement therapy [link], [link]
bleeding abnormalities [link]
sexual dysfunction [link]
contraception
choice [link]
community access to [link]
counselling [link]
developmental delay [link]
effectiveness, measures of [link]
emergency [link]
intermenstrual bleeding caused by [link]
medical eligibility criteria [link], [link], [link], [link]
principles [link]
eligibility [link]
risk/benefit analysis [link]
teenagers [link], [link]
under 16s, consent issues [link]
vaginal discharge [link] see also specific methods of contraception
contraceptive implants [link]
amenorrhoea [link]
eligibility [link]
teenagers [link]
contraceptive patch [link]
teenagers [link]
Contrelle [link]
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations (2000 and 2002) [link]
core-needle biopsy, breast disease [link]
coronary heart disease (CHD)
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
menopause [link]
obesity [link]
corpus luteum
conception [link]
menstrual cycle [link]
puberty [link]
cortisol [link]
COSHH regulations (2000 and 2002) [link]
cough, chronic
pelvic organ prolapse [link]
stress urinary incontinence [link]
cough test, urinary incontinence [link], [link]
counselling
breast cancer [link]
miscarriage, recurrent [link]
subfertility [link]
cranberry juice
catheter problems [link]
cystitis [link]
intermittent self-catheterization [link]
craniopharyngioma [link]
Crinone® [link]
Crohn’s disease
genital ulcers [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
cryo-preservation [link], [link], [link]
cryotherapy
anogenital warts [link]
molluscum contagiosum [link]
crypto-orchidism [link]
Cusco speculum [link]
Cushing’s syndrome
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
hirsutism [link], [link]
obesity [link]
cyproterone acetate [link]
cystadenocarcinomas [link]
cystectomy
cystitis [link]
ovarian [link]
cystitis
bacterial [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
interstitial [link]
cystocele [link], [link]
treatment [link]
cystometry [link]
cysts
Bartholin’s [link]
breast [link]
mastalgia [link]
dermoid [link]
genital lumps [link]
ovarian see ovarian cysts
vulval [link]
cytology [link]
Daisy Network [link], [link]
danazol
chronic pelvic pain [link]
endometriosis [link]
hirsutism [link]
mastalgia [link]
darifenacin [link]
Data Protection Act (1998) [link]
day surgery units (DSUs) [link]
benefits [link]
types of surgery performed [link]
deep dyspareunia
causes [link]
definition [link]
deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
hormone replacement therapy [link]
injectable contraception [link]
post-operative [link], [link]
prevention [link]
risk factors [link]
symptoms [link]
dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
menopause [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
sexual dysfunction [link]
delayed puberty [link]
amenorrhoea [link]
delayed sexual disorder (DSD) [link]
Department of Health (DH), consent issues [link]
Depo-Provera®
amenorrhoea [link], [link]
endometrial cancer [link]
endometriosis [link]
menorrhagia [link]
teenagers [link]
depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)
eligibility [link]
injectable contraception [link]
depression
hormone replacement therapy [link]
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
dermatitis
chemical [link]
contact [link], [link]
genital ulcers [link]
dermoid cysts [link]
desmopressin [link]
desogestrel (DSG)
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
progestogen-only pill [link]
detrusor over-activity (DO)
clinical presentation [link]
investigations [link]
symptoms [link]
treatment [link]
urodynamics [link]
developmental delay [link]
devices
record-keeping [link]
risk management [link]
diabetes
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
contraception [link]
cystitis [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
injectable contraception [link]
obesity [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
premature ovarian failure [link], [link]
diagnostic tests [link]
Dianette® [link]
diaphragms [link]
teenagers [link]
diclofenac [link]
diet [link]
breast cancer [link]
cancer patients [link]
endometriosis [link]
impact [link]
menopause [link]
obesity prevention and management [link]
osteoporosis [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
supplements [link]
vulval pain [link] see also weight loss
dietary supplements [link]
dihydrocodeine [link]
Dilapan [link]
dilatation and evacuation (D&E) [link]
disability [link]
assessment [link]
developmental delay [link]
seizure disorders [link]
sensory/visual impairment [link]
Disability Discrimination Act [link]
disclosure of confidential information [link]
domestic abuse [link]
dong quai [link]
donor sperm [link]
doxorubicin [link]
doxycycline
abortion [link]
chlamydia [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
drospirenone
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
hirsutism [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
drugs
misuse [link] see also substance misuse
record-keeping [link]
recreational see substance misuse
risk management [link]
duloxetine [link]
Dumas® caps [link]
dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) [link] see also menorrhagia
dyskaryosis, colposcopy [link]
dyslipidemias
obesity [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
dysmenorrhoea
assessment [link]
causes [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
definition [link]
diagnosis [link]
pharmacological intervention [link]
referrals, indications for [link]
surgical treatments [link]
treatments [link]
dyspareunia
assessment [link]
causes [link]
definition [link]
examination [link]
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
investigations [link]
menopause [link]
treatments [link]
early medical abortion (EMA) [link]
early pregnancy assessment units (EPAUs) [link]
staff role [link]
early pregnancy problems see pregnancy, early problems
eating disorders [link] see also anorexia nervosa
econazole [link]
ectopic pregnancy
abortion [link]
assessment [link]
assisted conception [link]
bleeding in early pregnancy [link]
causes [link]
chlamydia [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
definition [link]
diagnosis [link]
dyspareunia [link]
emergency contraception [link]
Essure® sterilization [link]
examination [link]
expectant management [link]
gonorrhoea [link]
history taking [link]
IUDs [link]
laparoscopic sterilization of women [link]
laparoscopy [link]
management [link]
medical management [link], [link]
pain in early pregnancy [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
physiology [link]
risk factors [link], [link]
surgical management [link]
tests [link]
Ectopic Trust [link]
eczema [link]
eflornithine hydrochloride [link]
egg donation [link], [link]
electrical stimulation, neuro-muscular: stress urinary incontinence [link], [link], [link]
electrolysis [link]
emergency contraception (EC) [link]
action, mode of [link]
availability [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill, missed [link]
effectiveness [link]
failed [link]
history and examination [link]
management [link]
methods [link]
teenagers [link]
emergency gynaecology units
acute pain [link]
heavy vaginal bleeding [link]
post-operative problems [link]
emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) see emergency contraception
emphysema [link]
endocarditis [link]
endocervical polyps [link]
endocrine tests [link]
endometrial ablation (EA)
fibroids [link]
menorrhagia [link]
endometrial cancer
chemotherapy [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
epidemiology [link]
grading [link]
history and examination/investigations [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link], [link], [link]
incidence [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link]
menopause, abnormal bleeding at the [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
post-menopausal bleeding [link]
presenting complaint/symptoms [link]
prevention [link]
prognosis [link]
risk factors [link], [link], [link]
staging [link]
treatment [link]
endometrial hyperplasia
hormone replacement therapy [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link], [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
endometrial lesions [link]
endometrial polyps [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link]
menorrhagia [link]
endometriomas [link]
endometriosis [link]
aetiology [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link], [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
dyspareunia [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link], [link]
examination [link]
fertility issues [link]
as gonorrhoea complication [link]
history [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
injectable contraception [link]
investigations [link]
laparoscopy [link]
medical treatment [link]
menorrhagia [link]
risk factors [link]
surgical management of associated pain [link]
tubal damage [link]
endometritis
intermenstrual bleeding [link], [link]
menorrhagia [link]
enterocele [link]
treatment [link]
epilepsy
contraception [link]
injectable [link]
IUDs/IUSs [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link]
epithelial tumours, benign [link] see also anogenital warts
erectile dysfunction [link]
erythromycin
chlamydia [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
Escherichia coli [link]
Essure® sterilization [link]
estradiol
premature ovarian failure [link]
test [link]
ethinylestradiol (EE)
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
contraceptive patch [link]
intravaginal ring [link]
menstrual syndrome [link]
etonogestrel
contraceptive implants [link]
intravaginal ring [link]
evening primrose oil
mastalgia [link]
menopause [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
Evra® [link]
exemestane [link]
exercise
breast cancer [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
excessive [link]
obesity prevention and management [link]
osteoporosis [link]
pelvic floor see pelvic floor exercises
premenstrual syndrome [link]
stress urinary incontinence [link]
external beam radiotherapy [link]
cervical cancer [link]
vaginal cancer [link]
extra-uterine pregnancy [link] see also ectopic pregnancy
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare [link]
Fallopian tubes
bimanual examination [link]
cancer
cause [link]
differential diagnosis [link], [link]
epidemiology [link]
examination/investigations [link]
incidence [link]
presenting complaints/clinical features [link]
treatment [link]
conception [link]
damage/disease [link]
causes [link]
diagnosis [link]
management [link]
prevention [link]
ectopic pregnancy see ectopic pregnancy
famciclovir [link]
Family Planning Association [link]
female condoms [link]
female genital mutilation (FGM) [link]
female orgasmic disorder see orgasmic disorder, female
female sexual arousal disorder see sexual arousal disorder, female
Femcap®, [link]
Femsoft [link]
fentanyl patch [link]
Ferriman–Gallwey scoring system, hirsutism [link]
fertility awareness based (FAB) contraceptive methods [link]
eligibility [link]
fertility indicators [link]
fertility issues
abortion’s long-term effects [link]
adoption [link]
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
anovulation [link]
assisted conception [link]
breast cancer [link]
endometriosis [link], [link], [link]
female factors affecting subfertility [link], [link]
fertility nurse specialist, role [link]
fibroids [link]
gonorrhoea [link]
Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority [link]
indicators of fertility [link]
laparoscopy [link]
male factors affecting subfertility [link], [link]
obesity [link]
oncology [link]
ovulation induction [link]
ovum donation [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
peri-menopause [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
preconceptual care [link]
pre-implantation genetic diagnosis [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
preservation of fertility [link]
psychological effects and counselling for subfertility [link]
reproductive medicine clinics [link]
smoking [link]
sterilization see sterilization
surrogacy [link]
tests and investigations
female partner [link]
male partner [link]
tubal damage/disease [link]
unexplained subfertility [link]
unwanted fertility see abortion
fertility nurse specialists [link]
fibro-adenomas [link]
fibrocystic disease [link]
fibroid polyps [link]
fibroids [link], [link]
assessment [link]
causes [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link], [link]
expectant management [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link]
medical treatments [link]
menorrhagia [link]
myomectomy [link]
pain in early pregnancy [link]
surgical treatment [link]
types [link]
uterine artery embolization [link]
fibromas [link]
ovarian cancer [link]
finasteride [link]
fine-needle aspiration, breast disease [link]
fissures
differential diagnosis [link]
genital ulcers [link]
fistulas [link]
Fitz-Hughes–Curtis syndrome [link]
fluconazole [link]
fluid advice, urinary incontinence [link]
fluorouracil [link]
fluoxetine
menopause [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
flutamide [link]
folic acid [link]
preconceptual care [link], [link]
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
fertility tests and investigations [link]
hirsutism [link]
in vitro fertilization [link]
menopause [link], [link]
menstrual cycle [link]
ovulation induction [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
puberty [link]
tests [link]
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)-receptor gene polymorphism [link]
follicular phase, menstrual cycle [link]
folliculitis [link]
foreign bodies, and vaginal discharge [link]
fragile X syndrome [link]
Fraser criteria [link]
abortion [link], [link]
assessment [link]
frequency volume charts
overactive bladder [link]
urinary incontinence [link]
fruit [link]
FSRH [link]
functional ovarian cysts [link]
functional pain [link]
gabapentin [link]
galactorrhoea [link]
galactossaemia [link]
gall bladder cancer [link]
gall bladder disease [link]
gall stones [link]
gammalinolenic acid [link]
Gardasil® [link]
Gardnerella vaginalis [link]
gastric bypass surgery [link]
gemcitabine [link]
gemeprost [link]
General Medical Council (GMC), disclosure without consent [link]
general practice see primary care
genital herpes [link]
complications [link]
diagnosis [link]
differential diagnosis [link]
episodic treatment [link]
incidence [link]
partners [link]
pregnancy [link]
prevalence [link]
recurrences [link]
symptoms and signs [link], [link]
treatment [link]
types [link]
genital lumps [link]
genital ulcers [link]
genital warts see anogenital warts
genito-urinary tract, anatomical abnormalities [link]
German measles see rubella
germ cell tumours
benign [link]
ovarian cancer [link]
gestational choriocarcinoma [link]
gestational diabetes [link]
gestational surrogacy [link]
gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) [link]
gestational trophoblastic tumours [link]
gestodene (GSD) [link]
gestrinone [link]
Gillick case [link]
gingko [link]
ginseng [link], [link]
glaucoma [link]
glucose tolerance test [link]
gonadal dysgenesis [link]
gonadal failure [link]
gonadal preservation [link]
gonadorelin [link]
gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
azoospermia [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
endometriosis [link]
fibroids [link]
hirsutism [link]
ovulation induction [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
vaginal bleeding, heavy [link]
gonadotrophins
deficiency [link]
and menstrual cycle [link]
gonadotrophin therapy
ovulation induction [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
gonorrhoea [link]
abortion [link]
at-risk groups in the UK [link]
azoospermia [link]
complications [link]
differential diagnosis in women [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link]
epidemiology [link]
incubation [link]
investigations [link]
partner notification [link]
patient information [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
pregnant women [link]
signs and symptoms [link]
specimen collection [link]
specimen storage and transport [link]
transmission [link]
treatment [link]
tubal damage [link]
vaginal discharge [link]
goserelin [link]
granulosa cell tumours [link]
ovarian cancer [link]
Grave’s ophthalmopathy [link]
gynaecological oncology see cancer
Gynecare TVT [link]
haematological tests [link]
haematopoietic cancers [link]
haemoglobin test [link]
haemorrhoids [link]
hand washing, and infection control [link]
headaches
hormone replacement therapy [link]
migraine see migraine
health and safety [link]
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) [link]
Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1992) [link]
Health and Social Care Act (2001) [link]
healthcare assistants (HCAs) [link]
Healthcare Commission National Standards [link]
healthcare support (HCA) workers [link]
training and education [link]
Health Safety and Welfare Regulation (1992) [link]
heat pads, dysmenorrhoea [link]
heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) see menorrhagia
height growth [link]
hemi-vulvectomy [link]
heparin
deep vein thrombosis [link]
miscarriage, recurrent [link]
hepatic adenoma [link]
hepatitis B (HBV) [link]
advice [link]
chronic [link]
contact tracing [link]
prevention [link]
risk factors [link]
symptoms and signs [link]
tests [link]
transmission [link]
treatment [link]
hepatitis C (HCV) [link]
complications [link]
HIV co-infection [link]
incubation [link]
prevalence [link]
prevention in primary care [link]
risk factors [link]
symptoms [link]
tests [link]
transmission [link]
treatments [link]
herbal remedies [link]
herceptin [link]
herpes see genital herpes
heterotopic pregnancy [link]
highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) [link]
hirsutism
aetiology [link]
clinical assessment [link]
definition [link]
Ferriman–Gallwey chart [link]
investigations [link]
medication prescribed in secondary care [link]
physical examination [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
referral to secondary care [link]
treatment [link], [link]
history taking [link]
pre-operative care [link]
sexual dysfunction [link]
sexual history [link]
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
definition [link]
hepatitis C [link]
highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) [link]
partner notification [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
post-exposure prophylaxis [link]
pregnancy [link]
pre-test discussion [link]
prevention and risk reduction strategies [link]
progressive illnesses [link]
risk factors [link]
screening tests [link]
signs and symptoms [link]
testing [link]
transmission facilitated by gonorrhoea [link]
homeopathy [link]
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
amenorrhoea [link]
breast cancer [link]
contraindications [link]
coronary heart disease [link]
endometriosis [link]
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
menopause [link], [link]
bleeding abnormalities [link]
cessation [link]
delivery systems [link], [link], [link]
duration of treatment [link]
induced [link]
practical prescribing [link]
sexual dysfunction [link]
osteoporosis [link]
post-menopausal bleeding [link]
premature ovarian failure [link], [link], [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
risks [link]
sexual dysfunction [link]
side-effects [link], [link]
types [link], [link]
hospital nurses [link]
hospital setting [link], [link]
admission [link]
day surgery unit [link], [link]
hysterectomy [link]
hysteroscopy [link]
laparoscopy and laparoscopic surgery [link]
length of stay [link]
major gynaecological surgery [link]
outpatient/office [link]
patient care [link]
post-operative complications [link]
post-operative wound infections [link]
pre-operative care [link]
psychological impact [link]
surgical admission lounge [link]
uro-gynaecological surgery [link]
useful referrals/pathways [link]
host surrogacy [link]
hot flushes, menopause [link]
alternative therapies [link]
investigations [link]
lifestyle advice [link]
human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG)
conception [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link]
intra-uterine insemination [link]
in vitro fertilization [link]
pregnancy testing [link]
testing [link], [link]
Human Fertilization and Embryology Act (1990)
abortion [link]
HFEA [link]
Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) [link]
code of practice guidelines [link]
fertility nurse specialists [link]
intra-uterine insemination [link]
ovum donation [link]
role [link]
subfertility [link]
human immunodeficiency virus see HIV
human papilloma virus (HPV) [link], [link]
cervical cancer [link]
condoms [link]
testing [link]
future developments [link]
vaccines [link]
future developments [link]
vaginal cancer [link]
vulval cancers [link], [link]
Human Rights Act (1998) [link]
hydatidiform mole [link]
hydrocephalus [link]
hydroxyprogesterone [link]
hydroxyzine [link]
hymen
anatomy [link]
imperforate [link]
amenorrhoea [link]
dyspareunia [link], [link]
rigid [link]
tags [link]
hyper-androgenism [link]
hyperprolactinaemia
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
anorgasmia [link]
anovulation [link]
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
hypertension
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
contraception [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
obesity [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
hyperthecosis [link]
hyperthyroidism [link], [link]
hypnotherapy
miscarriage, recurrent [link]
smoking cessation [link]
hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
assessment [link]
causes [link]
definition [link]
incidence [link]
a problem? [link]
treatments [link]
hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
anovulation [link]
azoospermia [link]
ovulation induction [link]
hypophysectomy [link]
hypopituitarism [link], [link]
hypothalamic disorders, amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
hypothalamic–pituitary failure/dysfunction [link]
hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian axis, menstrual cycle [link]
hypothalamic tumours [link]
hypothyroidism
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
anovulation [link]
obesity [link]
premature ovarian failure [link], [link]
hysterectomy [link]
cervical cancer [link]
colposcopy [link]
consent issues [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
endometriosis [link]
Fallopian tube cancer [link]
fibroids [link], [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link], [link]
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
menorrhagia [link]
pelvic organ prolapse [link], [link]
post-operative care [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
risks [link]
types [link], [link]
vaginal [link], [link]
hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (HyCosy) [link]
hysterosalpingography [link]
tubal disorders [link]
hysteroscopic myomectomy [link]
hysteroscopy [link]
ambulatory [link]
advantages [link]
consent [link]
equipment [link], [link]
indications [link]
intended benefits [link]
post-operative care [link]
risks and complications [link]
ibuprofen [link]
idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) [link]
imaging [link]
imipramine
overactive bladder [link]
stress urinary incontinence [link]
imiquimod
anogenital warts [link]
vulval intraepithelial neoplasia [link]
imperforate hymen [link]
amenorrhoea [link]
dyspareunia [link], [link]
impetigo [link]
Implanon® [link]
teenagers [link]
incontinence see urinary incontinence
Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ) [link]
infection control [link]
infertility see fertility issues
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) [link]
informed consent see consent
infundibulo-pelvic ligaments, anatomy [link]
inhibin B mutation [link]
injectable contraception [link]
teenagers [link]
Instillagel® [link], [link], [link]
Institute of Psychosexual Medicine [link]
insulin [link]
interferon [link]
intermenstrual bleeding (IMB) [link], [link], [link]
assessment [link]
causes [link]
definition [link]
examination [link]
history [link]
investigations [link]
treatment [link]
intermittent self-catheterization (ISC)
definition [link]
home delivery [link]
indications [link]
teaching [link]
types of catheter [link]
internal beam radiotherapy see brachytherapy
International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI) questionnaire [link]
International Continence Society, pelvic organ prolapse quantification system (POP-Q) [link]
interstitial cystitis (IC) [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
interval debulking surgery (IDS) [link]
intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) [link], [link]
indications [link]
intra-urethral devices, stress urinary incontinence [link]
intrauterine devices/systems (IUDs/IUSs) [link]
action, mode of [link], [link]
advantages [link], [link]
amenorrhoea [link]
contraindications [link]
counselling [link]
definition [link]
disadvantages [link], [link]
dysmenorrhoea caused by [link], [link]
dysmenorrhoea treatment [link]
dyspareunia [link]
efficacy [link], [link]
eligibility [link], [link]
emergency contraception [link]
action, mode of [link]
effectiveness [link]
management [link]
failed [link]
fitting [link]
indications [link], [link]
management [link]
menorrhagia [link], [link]
nurse training [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link], [link]
peri-menopause [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
removal [link]
side-effects [link]
teenagers [link]
tubal damage [link]
intra-uterine insemination (IUI) [link], [link], [link]
procedure [link]
intravaginal devices, stress urinary incontinence [link]
intravaginal ring [link]
in vitro fertilization (IVF) [link], [link], [link]
cancer patients [link]
embryo transfer [link]
endometriosis [link]
indications [link]
protocols [link]
irritable bowel syndrome [link], [link]
ischaemic heart disease
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
injectable contraception [link]
ischiorectal fossa, anatomy [link]
isoflavones [link]
Jo’s Trust [link]
Kallman’s syndrome [link]
karyotype 45XO [link]
karyotype 46XY [link]
kava kava [link]
Kegel’s pelvic floor exercises see pelvic floor exercises
kidney cancer [link]
Kings Health Questionnaire (KHQ) [link]
Klinefelter’s syndrome [link], [link]
labial development and clinical presentation [link]
labour see childbirth
lactation [link], [link]
lactational amenorrhoea method (LAM) [link]
lactose intolerance [link]
lamivudine [link]
laparoscopic ablation/excision of endometriosis lesions [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
laparoscopic adhesiolysis [link]
laparoscopic hysterectomy [link]
laparoscopic myolysis [link]
laparoscopic myomectomy [link]
laparoscopic ovarian diathermy (LOD) [link]
laparoscopic ovarian drilling [link]
laparoscopic sterilization of women [link]
laparoscopy and dye test [link]
laparoscopy and laparoscopic surgery [link]
gynaecological indications [link]
post-operative care [link]
pre-operative care [link]
laparotomy [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link]
hysterectomy [link]
large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) [link]
laser hair removal [link]
Lea’s Shield® [link]
length of stay (LOS) [link]
hysterectomy [link]
letrozole [link], [link]
leukaemia [link]
levator ani muscles, anatomy [link]
levonelle [link]
levonorgestrel (LNG)
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
emergency contraception (LNG EC) [link]
action, mode of [link]
effectiveness [link]
management [link]
levonorgestrel-releasing intra-uterine system (LNG-IUS) [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
endometriosis [link]
fibroids [link]
menopause, abnormal bleeding at the [link]
menorrhagia [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
levothyroxine [link]
lichen planus [link]
lichen sclerosis [link]
dyspareunia [link]
vaginal discharge [link]
vulval cancers [link]
vulval disorders [link]
lidocaine
dyspareunia [link]
vulval pain [link]
lifestyle issues
diet [link]
obesity [link]
smoking [link]
ligans [link]
liquid-based cytology (LBC), cervical cell sample taking [link]
future developments [link]
liquorice [link]
liver disease
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
contraceptive implants [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
injectable contraception [link]
obesity [link]
liver function tests (LFTs) [link]
long-cycle hormone replacement therapy [link], [link]
lower limb oedema [link]
lumpectomy [link]
lumps, genital [link]
LUNA [link]
lung cancer [link]
lupus
miscarriage [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
luteal phase, menstrual cycle [link]
luteinizing hormone (LH)
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
conception [link]
fertility tests and investigations [link]
hirsutism [link]
in vitro fertilization [link]
menopause [link], [link]
menstrual cycle [link]
ovulation devices [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
tests [link]
lymphadenectomy [link]
lymph node clearance, breast cancer [link]
lymphoedema [link]
lymphoedema nurse specialists [link]
lymphoma
as HIV progressive illness [link]
vaginal cancer [link]
Macmillan Cancer Relief [link]
magnesium
diet [link]
endometriosis [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [link]
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-focused ultrasound ablation [link]
magnetism [link]
malaria [link]
male condoms [link]
male contraceptive methods [link]
male subfertility [link]
azoospermia [link]
causes [link]
semen analysis terminology [link]
mammography [link], [link]
breast cancer follow-up [link]
managers, early pregnancy assessment units [link]
Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) [link]
manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) [link]
massage
cancer patients [link]
menopause [link]
mastalgia see breast pain
mastectomy [link]
prophylactic [link]
Masters and Johnson human sexual response [link]
mastitis [link]
mastocytosis [link]
meat [link]
Medical Defence Union, disclosure without consent [link]
medical eligibility criteria (MEC), contraception [link], [link], [link], [link]
medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) [link]
failure rate [link]
medication misuse [link]
medroxyprogesterone acetate
chronic pelvic pain [link]
emergency contraception [link]
mefenamic acid
menorrhagia [link]
menstruation, painful [link]
vaginal bleeding, heavy [link]
melanomas
vaginal cancer [link]
vulval cancer [link]
menarche
age of [link]
definition [link]
meningism, aseptic [link]
menopause
abnormal bleeding [link]
amenorrhoea [link]
anorgasmia [link]
cancer treatment [link]
cardiovascular disease [link]
clinics [link]
cystitis [link]
definition [link]
examination [link]
history [link]
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
investigations [link]
osteoporosis [link]
pelvic organ prolapse [link]
physiology [link]
premature [link], [link]
radiotherapy side-effect [link]
sexual dysfunction [link]
smoking [link]
stress urinary incontinence [link]
symptoms [link]
treatments [link]
alternative [link]
HRT [link]
HRT modes of delivery [link], [link], [link]
HRT practical prescribing [link]
HRT risks [link]
HRT side-effects [link], [link]
HRT types [link], [link]
non-hormonal [link]
menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
assessment [link]
causes [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
definition [link]
diagnosis [link]
examination [link]
fibroids [link]
medical treatment [link]
prevalence [link]
surgical treatments [link]
menstrual blood loss (MBL)
assessment [link]
excessive see menorrhagia
menstrual cycle [link], [link]
disorders see menstrual disorders
fertile phase [link]
teenagers [link]
menstrual disorders
amenorrhoea
primary [link]
secondary [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
emergency contraception [link]
menorrhagia/heavy menstrual bleeding [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link], [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
menstrual reflux theory, endometriosis [link]
Mental Capacity Act (2007) [link]
mentorship [link]
metaplasia theory, endometriosis [link]
metformin
ovulation induction [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
infection control [link]
pre-assessment clinic [link]
methotrexate
ectopic pregnancy [link], [link]
male subfertility [link]
metoclopramide [link]
metronidazole
abortion [link]
bacterial vaginosis [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
Trichomonas vaginalis [link]
MHRA
adverse reactions [link]
risk management [link]
miconazole [link]
Microwave EA [link]
mid-urethral tapes [link]
mifepristone
abortion [link], [link]
miscarriage [link]
migraine
contraception [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
injectable [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
Milex Arcing Style® diaphragms [link]
Milex Omniflex® diaphragms [link]
mineral tablets [link]
mini-pill see progestogen-only pill
minor procedure clinics [link]
Mirena® [link], [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
vaginal bleeding, heavy [link]
miscarriage
abortion [link]
assessment [link], [link]
bleeding in early pregnancy [link]
care of women with [link]
causes [link], [link]
complete [link]
diagnosis [link]
definition [link]
delayed [link]
diagnosis [link]
diagnosis [link]
examination [link]
expectant management [link]
incomplete [link]
diagnosis [link]
investigations [link]
medical management [link]
missed [link]
molar pregnancy [link]
obesity [link]
psychological issues [link]
recurrent [link], [link]
spontaneous [link]
surgical management [link]
treatment [link], [link]
Miscarriage Association [link]
misoprostol
abortion [link], [link]
incomplete [link]
miscarriage [link]
unlicensed drugs, consent issues [link]
mitrofanoff pouch [link]
mixed urinary incontinence [link]
mobility aids [link]
mobility problems, deep vein thrombosis [link]
molar pregnancy [link]
diagnosis [link]
treatment [link]
molluscum contagiosum [link]
treatment [link]
mucinous cystadenomas [link]
mucous method, natural family planning [link]
multidisciplinary team
chronic pelvic pain [link]
community women’s health [link]
gynaecological oncology [link]
mumps [link]
muscle stimulation, chronic pelvic pain [link]
myasthenia gravis [link]
Mycoplasma hominis [link]
myocardial infarction (MI)
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
menopause [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
smoking [link]
myomectomy [link]
fibroids [link], [link]
nabothian follicles [link]
colposcopy [link]
National Health Service
cervical screening programme see cervical screening
Care Records Guarantee [link]
Confidentiality Code of Practice (2003) [link]
NHS Venereal Disease Act (1977) [link]
performance indicators [link]
Trust and PCT directions (2000) [link]
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
breast cancer [link]
clinical governance [link]
consent [link]
contraceptive choices for teenagers [link]
in vitro fertilization [link]
overactive bladder [link]
subfertility [link]
urinary incontinence [link], [link], [link]
National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) [link]
National Service Frameworks (NSFs) [link]
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), healthcare support workers [link]
natural family planning [link]
necrozoospermia [link]
Neisseria gonorrhoea [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link], [link] see also gonorrhoea
neoplasms, dyspareunia [link]
neural tube defects (NTD) [link]
neuro-muscular electrical stimulation (NMES), stress urinary incontinence [link], [link], [link]
nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) [link]
nicotine vaccine [link]
nipple discharge [link]
nitrofurantoin [link]
non-obstructive azoospermia [link]
nonoxinol-9, [link]
noradrenaline [link]
norelgestromin [link]
norethisterone (NET)
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
menorrhagia [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
vaginal bleeding, heavy [link]
norethisterone enantate (NET EN) [link], [link]
norgestimate [link]
normozoospermia [link]
NovaSure EA [link]
NpflT programme [link]
nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)
chlamydia [link], [link]
gonorrhoea [link]
nurse colposcopists [link]
nurse consultants [link]
nurse practitioners [link]
nurse prescribers [link]
nurses in primary care and community [link]
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
child protection [link]
specialist nurses [link]
nursing history [link]
nutritional supplements [link]
NuvaRing® [link]
nystatin [link]
obesity [link], [link]
anovulation [link]
assessment [link]
breast cancer [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
coping skills [link]
deep vein thrombosis [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
endometrial cancer [link]
gastric bypass surgery [link]
hirsutism [link]
hormone replacement therapy
thrombosis risk [link]
implications [link]
pelvic organ prolapse [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link], [link], [link]
preconceptual care [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link]
prevention [link]
risk factors [link]
stress urinary incontinence [link]
treatment [link]
obstructive azoospermia [link]
occupational therapists [link]
oesophageal cancer [link]
oestradiol
amenorrhoea [link], [link]
menopause [link], [link]
ovarian tumours, benign [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
oestrogen
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
conception [link]
dyspareunia [link]
endometriosis [link]
fibroids [link]
hirsutism [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link], [link], [link]
endometrial cancer risk [link]
side-effects [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link]
mastalgia [link]
menopause [link], [link]
menstrual cycle [link]
overactive bladder [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
premenstrual syndrome [link], [link]
sexual dysfunction [link], [link]
stress urinary incontinence [link], [link]
oestrogen-only hormone replacement therapy [link], [link]
endometrial cancer risk [link]
Offences Against the Person’s Act (1861) [link]
ofloxacin [link]
oligoamenorrhoea [link]
oligoasthenoteratozoospermia [link]
oligozoospermia [link]
tests [link]
on-call doctors, early pregnancy assessment units [link]
oncology see cancer
oophorectomy
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
ovarian cysts, benign [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
sexual dysfunction [link]
ophthalmia neonatorum [link]
orgasmic disorder, female
causes [link]
definition [link]
diagnosis C08.S26.3
treatment [link]
orlistat [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
Ortho® diaphragms [link]
orthotopic transplants, fertility preservation [link]
osteopenia [link]
osteoporosis
definition [link]
diagnosis [link]
injectable contraception [link]
menopause [link], [link]
premature ovarian failure [link]
prevalence [link]
risk factors [link]
smoking [link]
treatment [link]
otosclerosis [link]
outpatient departments [link]
clinics [link]
general gynaecology [link]
rapid access clinics [link]
Ovacome [link]
ovarian cancer [link], [link]
ascites [link]
causes/risks [link]
chemotherapy [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
diagnosis [link]
examination/investigations [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link], [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
presenting complaints/symptoms [link]
risk of malignancy index [link]
smoking [link]
staging [link]
support for patients [link]
treatment [link]
types [link]
ovarian causes, anovulation [link]
ovarian cysts [link], [link], [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
dyspareunia [link]
laparoscopy [link]
laparotomy [link]
pain in early pregnancy [link]
ovarian dysfunction [link]
ovarian dysgenesis see Turner’s syndrome
ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
assisted conception [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome [link]
ovarian tumours
amenorrhoea [link], [link]
benign [link]
assessment [link]
management [link]
pathology [link]
prevention [link]
surgical treatment [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
hirsutism [link], [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link]
menorrhagia [link]
ovaries
amenorrhoea [link], [link]
anatomy [link]
bimanual examination [link]
puberty [link]
removal [link]
overactive bladder (OAB) [link]
aetiology [link]
clinical presentation [link]
investigations [link]
prevalence [link]
symptoms [link]
terminology [link]
treatment [link]
urodynamics [link], [link]
ovulation devices [link]
ovulation induction [link], [link]
clomifene citrate [link]
gonadotrophin injections [link]
intra-uterine insemination [link]
IVF [link]
medical treatments [link]
metformin [link]
ovum donation [link]
surgical [link]
ovum donation [link], [link]
Oxford Grading System, pelvic floor [link], [link]
oxybutinin [link]
paclitaxel [link]
pads, continence [link]
pad tests [link]
paediatrics
child protection [link]
congenital abnormalities [link]
puberty [link]
vaginal bleeding [link]
vaginal discharge [link] see also children
Paget’s disease [link]
pain
acute see acute pain
acute pelvic [link]
chronic pelvic see chronic pelvic pain
painful bladder syndrome see interstitial cystitis
painful periods see dysmenorrhoea
pancreatic cancer [link]
paracetamol
cystitis [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
miscarriage [link]
post-hysteroscopy [link]
partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) [link]
partner notification (PN) [link]
chlamydia [link]
gonorrhoea [link]
hepatitis B [link]
HIV [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease [link]
partnership working, teenagers and adolescents: contraception and sexual health advice [link]
passive smoking [link]
patient group directions (PGDs) [link]
patient referral, partner notification [link]
patient surveys, clinical governance [link]
pelvic congestion [link]
pelvic exenteration [link]
pelvic fascia, anatomy [link]
pelvic floor
anatomy [link]
assessment [link]
Oxford Grading System [link], [link]
educators [link], [link], [link]
pelvic floor exercises (PFE) [link]
hysterectomy, post-operative management [link]
indications [link]
orgasmic disorder [link]
overactive bladder [link]
pelvic organ prolapse [link]
urinary incontinence [link], [link], [link], [link]
pelvic pain, chronic see chronic pelvic pain
pelvic floor prolapse
surgical treatment [link]
types [link]
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
abortion [link]
associated factors [link]
causes [link]
chlamydia [link]
chronic pelvic pain [link]
clinical features [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
complications [link]
definition [link]
dysmenorrhoea [link]
dyspareunia [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link], [link]
examination [link]
follow-up [link]
gonorrhoea [link]
HIV [link]
intermenstrual bleeding [link], [link]
investigations [link]
IUDs [link]
partner notification [link]
treatment [link]
pelvic organ prolapse
definition [link]
examination [link]
investigations [link]
pessaries [link]
prevalence [link]
prevention [link]
risk factors [link]
stages [link]
symptoms [link]
treatment [link]
types [link]
pelvic organs, anatomy [link]
pelvic pain
acute [link]
oncology [link]
pelvic radiotherapy [link]
pelvic surgery, dysmenorrhoea caused by [link]
performance indicators, NHS [link]
perihepatitis
chlamydia [link]
gonorrhoea [link]
peri-menopause [link]
abnormal bleeding [link]
breast cysts [link]
cystitis [link]
fertility issues [link]
IUSs [link]
perineal body, anatomy [link]
perineal muscles [link]
perineal pain [link]
perineal ultrasound [link]
peritoneal cancer [link]
peritoneum, anatomy [link]
Persona® [link]
pessaries, vaginal
complications [link]
definition [link]
inserting and changing [link]
pelvic organ prolapse [link], [link]
use [link]
PEt [link]
phaeochromocytoma [link]
pharmacies, contraception and sexual health advice for teenagers [link]
phlebitis [link]
photothermolysis [link]
physical examination [link]
abdomen [link]
bimanual [link]
chaperones [link]
disability [link]
setting [link]
special groups [link]
speculum examination [link]
vagina [link]
physiotherapy, chronic pelvic pain [link]
phyto-oestrogens [link]
piriform vaginal probe [link]
pituitary adenoma, nipple discharge [link]
pituitary disorders, amenorrhoea [link], [link]
pituitary tumours
amenorrhoea [link], [link]
hirsutism [link]
placental-site trophoblastic tumour (PSTT) [link]
pneumonitis [link]
podophillotoxin [link]
polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
amenorrhoea [link]
anovulation [link]
causes [link]
definition [link]
examination [link]
hirsutism [link], [link]
history [link]
investigations [link]
long-term complications [link]
menorrhagia [link]
obesity [link]
ovulation induction [link]
symptoms [link]
treatment [link]
porphyria [link]
post-coital bleeding (PCB) [link]
assessment [link]
causes [link], [link]
definition [link]
diagnosis [link]
investigations [link]
management [link]
post-embolization syndrome [link]
posterior repair [link]
post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) [link]
post-menopausal bleeding (PMB) [link]
assessment [link]
causes [link]
definition [link]
investigations [link]
treatment [link]
post-operative care
hysterectomy [link]
hysteroscopy [link]
laparoscopy [link]
major surgery [link]
post-operative complications [link]
constipation [link]
deep vein thrombosis [link]
emergency gynaecology units [link]
urinary tract infections [link]
wound infections [link]
post-void residual urine volume (PVR) [link]
practice nurses [link]
smoking cessation, role in [link]
pre-assessment clinic (PAC) [link]
precocious puberty [link]
preconceptual care [link]
age factors [link]
alcohol [link]
body weight [link]
cervical screening [link]
folic acid [link], [link]
inherited disorders [link]
recreational drugs [link]
rubella [link]
smoking [link]
prednisolone [link]
pregnancy
amenorrhoea [link], [link], [link]
anogenital warts [link]
cervicitis [link]
chlamydia [link]
colposcopy [link]
conception see conception
cystitis [link]
deep vein thrombosis [link]
domestic abuse [link]
early pregnancy assessment unit [link]
early problems
bleeding [link]
early pregnancy assessment units [link]
ectopic pregnancy [link]
miscarriage [link]
pain [link]
psychological care [link]
ectopic see ectopic pregnancy
fibroids [link]
genital herpes [link]
gonorrhoea [link]
HIV [link]
hypoactive sexual desire disorder [link]
medications affecting [link]
medications contraindicated in [link]
molar [link]
diagnosis [link]
treatment [link]
obesity [link]
ovarian cancer [link]
ovarian tumours, benign [link]
preconceptual care [link]
smoking in [link]
stress urinary incontinence [link]
teenagers [link]
termination see abortion
testing [link]
vaginal bleeding related to [link]
pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) [link]
premature ovarian failure (POF)
amenorrhoea [link], [link]
anovulation [link]
assessment [link]
causes [link]
definition [link]
diagnosis [link]
hormone replacement therapy [link]
breast cancer [link]
treatment [link]
premenstrual dysphoric disorder [link]
premenstrual exaggeration [link]
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
assessment [link]
causes [link]
combined oral contraceptive pill [link]
definition [link]
diagnosis [link]
management, principles of [link]
prevalence [link]
surgery [link]
symptoms [link]
treatment [link]
Prentif® caps [link]
pre-operative care [link]
allergy status [link]
consent [link]
laparoscopy [link]
medical history [link]
medication and substance misuse [link]
pre-assessment clinic [link]
pre-orgasmia [link]
presacral neurectomy (PSN)
dysmenorrhoea [link]
endometriosis [link]
presenting complaints, history taking [link]
pre-term labour [link]
prilocaine [link]
primary care
cancer, support for women living with [link]
cervical screening, nurse’s role [link]
contraception and sexual health advice for teenagers [link]
nurses’ role [link]
Probetec [link]
procaine penicillin [link]