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Syphilis infections reach 67-year high
Cases of syphilis in England have reached the highest level since 1949, figures on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for 2016 show.
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Two doses of HPV vaccine enough to protect against genital warts Subscription
US study shows that three doses of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine does not provide any more protection than two against genital warts.
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Reclassifying erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil as a P medicine not such a huge leap Subscription
Allowing pharmacists to sell sildenafil would offer men a convenient, safe, and perhaps less intimidating, channel for seeking professional advice and treatment for erectile dysfunction.
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Pharmacists urged to explain potential effect of body weight on emergency contraception
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) has urged pharmacists and doctors to explain to patients that the emergency contraceptive pill can be ineffective in women weighing 11 stone or more, or with a body-mass index of 26 or above.
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RPS issues updated guidance on emergency contraception Subscription
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has updated its own guidance on emergency contraception, in response to new Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare guidelines on prescribing of emergency contraception.
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Preconception care: genetic and pre-existing conditions Subscription
Pharmacists and healthcare professionals can provide appropriate and comprehensive preconception care by identifying couples who are at risk of having a baby with a genetic or chromosomal malformation and can empower the couple by giving them enough knowledge to make informed decisions.
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Preconception care: dietary and lifestyle advice Subscription
Engagement by women with a pharmacist or healthcare professional for preconception advice and care ranges from 18% to 45%. Pharmacists are uniquely placed to provide this advice when individuals present for new registration checks, well-woman consultations, contraceptive advice and reviews, as well as medicine use reviews.
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Reclassifying emergency hormonal contraception levonorgestrel from a pharmacy to general sale medicine is not the answer Subscription
Instead of making levonorgestrel available to purchase in any retail outlet without medical advice, it would be better to improve emergency hormonal contraception consultations, lower the price of the medicine and make it more easily accessible via national patient group directions.
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NICE recommends HIV testing in community pharmacy to cut number of undiagnosed cases
New guideline recommends that HIV testing should be available in community settings, the voluntary sector and venues where there may be high-risk sexual behaviour.
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis should be a key component of a comprehensive HIV prevention package fully funded on the NHS Subscription
Pre-exposure prophylaxis is the medication taken by HIV-negative individuals to reduce their risk of contracting HIV infection.
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