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Endometriosis
Expand your knowledge about endometriosis, which affects more than 1.5 million women in the UK. Uncover the latest publications and factsheets about the disease and learn how to become a clinical nurse specialist in endometriosis.
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Gynaecological cancers
Increase your knowledge of the common signs and symptoms associated with gynaecological cancer, understand the risk factors, and respond to any red flags. This resource also looks at the role of the Gynaeoncology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
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Pregnancy and disability
Expand your knowledge about how to care for women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatally, where the woman has a defined disability. Find out how best to support women to have a positive and fulfilling childbirth experience.
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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
Increase your understanding of the serious complication some women may suffer as a result of stimulation of the ovaries during In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), known as Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Here we look at the risk factors, treatment and prevention
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Increase your knowledge of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by learning more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of the condition, which can affect periods and fertility, as well as having long-term health consequences.
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Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Boost your knowledge about the symptoms and impact of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which are a collection of physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms affecting girls and women who menstruate.
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Termination of pregnancy
Understand more about providing high standards of compassionate care for women who choose to have a termination of pregnancy. Read the latest legislation around the termination of pregnancy and the RCN’s commitment to supporting best practice.
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Urogynaecology
Explore the topic of urogynaecology, which is a sub speciality of gynaecology, and provides assessment, investigations and treatment for women with urinary incontinence, vaginal prolapse, recurrent urinary tract infections and more.
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Heavy menstrual bleeding
Find information about heavy menstrual bleeding and the importance of appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Learn how stigma around menstrual health is having an impact on access to care and access further information to support women.
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Amenorrhoea
Understand more about the causes and investigations available for amenorrhoea – the absence of menstruation (periods). This resource looks at primary amenorrhoea and secondary amenorrhoea, along with the treatment options which are available.
