Book contents
- Women's Health in Primary Care
- Women's Health in Primary Care
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1 The Physiology of the Menstrual Cycle and its Impact on Menstrual Cycle Disorders
- Chapter 2 Management of Children and Adolescents with Gynaecological Problems in Primary Care
- Chapter 3 Contraceptive Choices in Primary Care
- Chapter 4 Managing Contraception Problems in Primary Care
- Chapter 5 Management of Vaginal Discharge in Primary Care
- Chapter 6 Sexually Transmitted Infections Managed in Primary Care
- Chapter 7 Cervical Pathology in Primary Care
- Chapter 8 Management of Patients with Psychosexual Problems in Primary Care
- Chapter 9 Infertility Management in Primary Care
- Chapter 10 Ectopic Pregnancy from a Primary Care Perspective
- Chapter 11 Management of Miscarriage in Primary Care
- Chapter 12 Pregnancy-Related Issues Relevant for Primary Care
- Chapter 13 Postnatal Care in Primary Care
- Chapter 14 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Chapter 15 Management of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency in Primary Care
- Chapter 16 Premenstrual Disorders PMD
- Chapter 17 Non-Menstrual Vaginal Bleeding Management in Primary Care
- Chapter 18 Management of the Patient with Suspected Endometriosis in Primary Care
- Chapter 19 Management of the Patient with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Primary Care
- Chapter 20 Management of the Patient with Continence Problems in Primary Care
- Chapter 21 Managing Cystitis in Primary Care
- Chapter 22 The Management of Ovarian Cysts in Primary Care
- Chapter 23 Managing Menopause in Primary Care
- Chapter 24 Vulval Dermatoses in Primary Care
- Chapter 25 Management of the Patient with Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Primary Care
- Chapter 26 Ovarian Cancer: Improving Outcomes
- Chapter 27 The Management of Endometrial Hyperplasia and Carcinoma in Primary Care
- Chapter 28 The Management of Fibroids in Primary Care
- Chapter 29 Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention in Primary Care
- Chapter 30 Management of the Patient with Benign and Malignant Breast Conditions in Primary Care
- Index
- Plate Section
- References
Chapter 5 - Management of Vaginal Discharge in Primary Care
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 April 2017
Book contents
- Women's Health in Primary Care
- Women's Health in Primary Care
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1 The Physiology of the Menstrual Cycle and its Impact on Menstrual Cycle Disorders
- Chapter 2 Management of Children and Adolescents with Gynaecological Problems in Primary Care
- Chapter 3 Contraceptive Choices in Primary Care
- Chapter 4 Managing Contraception Problems in Primary Care
- Chapter 5 Management of Vaginal Discharge in Primary Care
- Chapter 6 Sexually Transmitted Infections Managed in Primary Care
- Chapter 7 Cervical Pathology in Primary Care
- Chapter 8 Management of Patients with Psychosexual Problems in Primary Care
- Chapter 9 Infertility Management in Primary Care
- Chapter 10 Ectopic Pregnancy from a Primary Care Perspective
- Chapter 11 Management of Miscarriage in Primary Care
- Chapter 12 Pregnancy-Related Issues Relevant for Primary Care
- Chapter 13 Postnatal Care in Primary Care
- Chapter 14 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Chapter 15 Management of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency in Primary Care
- Chapter 16 Premenstrual Disorders PMD
- Chapter 17 Non-Menstrual Vaginal Bleeding Management in Primary Care
- Chapter 18 Management of the Patient with Suspected Endometriosis in Primary Care
- Chapter 19 Management of the Patient with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Primary Care
- Chapter 20 Management of the Patient with Continence Problems in Primary Care
- Chapter 21 Managing Cystitis in Primary Care
- Chapter 22 The Management of Ovarian Cysts in Primary Care
- Chapter 23 Managing Menopause in Primary Care
- Chapter 24 Vulval Dermatoses in Primary Care
- Chapter 25 Management of the Patient with Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Primary Care
- Chapter 26 Ovarian Cancer: Improving Outcomes
- Chapter 27 The Management of Endometrial Hyperplasia and Carcinoma in Primary Care
- Chapter 28 The Management of Fibroids in Primary Care
- Chapter 29 Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention in Primary Care
- Chapter 30 Management of the Patient with Benign and Malignant Breast Conditions in Primary Care
- Index
- Plate Section
- References
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Further Reading and Resources
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV. UK National Guideline on the management of vulval conditions. 2014 www.bashh.org/documents/Vulval%20conditions_2014%20IJSTDA.pdf (accessed August 2015).Google Scholar
FPA (formerly known as the Family Planning Association). Patient information leaflets. www.fpa.org.uk/sites/default/files/thrush-bacterial-vaginosis-information-and-advice.pdf (accessed 16 August 2015).Google Scholar
Training for Clinicians
Royal College of General Practitioners – Introductory Certificate in Sexual Health. Open to all generalists who would like to gain some knowledge in sexual and reproductive health. www.rcgp.org.uk (accessed September 2016).Google Scholar
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health – Diploma. Open to doctors and nurses. Is a qualification with elements of training and assessment within the trainee journey. Anyone with an interest in sexual and reproductive health can aim for this, whether planning to work as a generalist or a specialist in the field. www.fsrh.org (accessed September 2016).Google Scholar
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV – STI foundation (STIF) courses and competency frameworks – with a focus on management of STIs. Theoretical courses with separate competency assessments, many of which are aimed at clinical staff either with an interest in sexual health or those working in specialist services. www.stif.org.uk (accessed September 2016).Google Scholar
References
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Ferris, DG, Dekle, C, Litaker, MS, Women's use of over-the-counter antifungal medications for gynecologic symptoms. J Family Pract 1996;42(6):595–600.Google ScholarPubMed
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV. UK national guideline on the management of Trichomonas Vaginitis. 2014. www.bashh.org.documents/TV_2014%20IJSTDA.pdf (accessed August 2015).Google Scholar
Lazaro, N on behalf of RCGP Sex, Drugs and Blood Borne Virus Group and British Association for Sexual Health and HIV. Sexually Transmitted Infections in Primary Care, 2nd edn. 2013. www.bashh.org/documents/Sexually%20Transmitted%20Infections%20in%20Primary%20Care%202013.pdf (accessed August 2015).Google Scholar
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