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GPECS Gynae Hub
GP Elective Care Services Gynae Hub – source for NI specific GP Gynae guidelines


NI Gynae Guidelines (PDF)
The guidelines from the GPECS Gynae Hub in an interactive PDF


PIL British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology – Patient info
Patient information leaflets for girls/young women with common gynae issues


UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC)- Summary Sheet (PDF)
Table of risk factors/contra-indications and which type of contraceptive is suitable


GP Evidence – Treatment for Menopause
Good visual aids for risk vs benefit of starting HRT. Useful for decision making with patients.


PIL Women’s Health Concern – Patient Information Menopause Fact sheet (PDF)
Useful sheet for patients going through menopause.


PIL Women’s Health Concern – Patient Information Breast Cancer Risk Fact Sheet (PDF)
Useful sheet for patients concerned about the risk of Breast Cancer with HRT. Has a useful infographic!


PIL Balance-Menopause – Menopause Library
Library of articles relating to the menopause that you can signpost your patient to.


BUMPS – Best Use of Medicine in Pregnancy
Search whether a medicine is safe in Pregnancy.


The Breastfeeding Network
Resource for both GPs and for signposting for breastfeeding mums. Includes information for what medications are safe to prescribe in breastfeeding mums


LactMed Database (US)
US government database for drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed




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