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Sexual health

Explore our online sexual health training courses and latest news articles to improve your sexual health knowledge as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

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Sexual health

'Tis the season

The festive season is a time of indulgence, but what impact does this have on people’s health?

11 Nov 2016 , 4 Min Article

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Mental health

Pill increases risk of depression

Hormonal contraceptives seem to increase the risk of depression, particularly among adolescents, according to JAMA Psychiatry

25 Oct 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Train your team: pregnancy testing

This Train Your Team checklist provides support and information to run a team training session on ovulation and pregnancy testing.

27 May 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Sexual health

Is there a role for a sexual health champion?

The FPA is looking to community pharmacy to help clear up confusion around contraception and emergency contraception

 

26 May 2016 , 2 Min Article

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Sexual health

Secrets of success: EHC

The evaluation of the HLP programme in England highlighted the vital role that pharmacy teams play.

11 Apr 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Sexual health

Let's talk about...sex

STI diagnoses continue to rise among young people and condom usage appears to be waning

11 Apr 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Contraception for teens

This Pharmacy Scenario focuses on contraception for teenagers.

29 Mar 2016 , 2 Min Article

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Sexual health

Give a positive message

How can pharmacy staff help overcome stigma around HIV testing and reach out to at-risk groups in their community?

22 Jan 2016 , 5 Min Article

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Sexual health

One in 500 now HIV positive

Figures from Public Health England reveal the largest annual number of new HIV cases

15 Dec 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Sexual health

Positive outlook

With cases of HIV at a record high in the UK, we investigate what is being done to tackle the condition and public understanding.

15 Oct 2015 , 4 Min Article

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Sexual health

A new era for male contraception?

Is the first new male contraceptive pill closer than we think?

17 Aug 2015 , 2 Min Article

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Sexual health

IUDs: levonorgestrel better than copper

Pregnancy is eight times commoner among women using copper intrauterine devices compared to levonorgestrel-releasing IUDs

25 Mar 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Sexual health

2014 practice changes

This CPD module focuses on practice changes in 2014.

16 Mar 2015 , 900 Min Module

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Sexual health

Gains without shame

Community pharmacy has tended to shy away from HIV patients but now is the time to step up

04 Mar 2015 , 5 Min Article

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Sexual health

Sexual health needs unmet in substance abusers

Healthcare professionals should recognise the raised sexual health risks in substance misusers.

20 Feb 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Sexual health

Research confirms breast cancer risk with new Pills

Oral contraceptives seem to increase the risk of breast cancer.

20 Sep 2014 , 1 Min Article

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