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MIMS
Spotlight on Women's Health July 2010

 

Welcome to MIMS Spotlight, your regular round up of essential prescribing news and resources by disease area.

 

To mark the occasion of International Women's Day 2010 on 8th March, this issue of MIMS Spotlight focusses on the ever-evolving field of women's health.

 

New studies are shedding light not only on issues specific to women, but also on conditions that affect women in a different way to men.

 

Keep up to date on the latest developments in women's health with our selection of news, patient resources and quick-reference MIMS prescribing aids, highlighted below.
New Drugs
New emergency contraceptive available New emergency contraceptive available
Ellaone (ulipristal) is a new emergency contraceptive that can be used to...
Resolor launched for chronic constipation Resolor launched for chronic constipation
Resolor (prucalopride) is a new treatment for women with chronic laxative-resistant constipation.
Qlaira: new oral contraceptive Qlaira: new oral contraceptive
Bayer has launched Qlaira, the first combined oral contraceptive to use estradiol...
Novel oestrogen-releasing contraceptive ring Novel oestrogen-releasing contraceptive ring
A non-daily, low oestrogen contraceptive utilising a vaginal delivery system.
Drugs in Development
New endometriosis drug 'safer' than standard therapy New endometriosis drug 'safer' than standard therapy
The progesterone analogue dienogest relieves painful endometriosis with fewer adverse effects than...
Phase III results reignite female sexual dysfunction controversy Phase III results reignite female sexual dysfunction controversy
A non-hormonal treatment for women with so-called hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)...
Clinical News
NICE osteoporosis guidance survives legal challenge NICE osteoporosis guidance survives legal challenge
A legal challenge has failed to alter NICE's recommendations for the prevention...
Prescribing Resources
Referral Guidelines for Breast Disorders
Adapted from: NHS Cancer Screening Programmes: Guidelines for referral of patients with...
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Comparison table containing key information on HRT preparations.
Contraceptives
Comparison table containing key information on combined, phasic and progestogen-only contraceptives
Patient Fact Sheets
Printable fact sheets on women's health.
 
Pregnancy Calculator
Enter date of LMP to get the expected delivery date
 
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Self help directories
 
MIMS for Nurses Combined Oral Contraceptives
 
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