November 21, 2021
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Cracking the Menopause by Mariella Frostrup
An informative, humorous and easy to read book by Mariella Frostrup
(Includes small contributions from Portland Hospital specialists)
November 20, 2021
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Cystitis Unmasked by James Malone-Lee
Very helpful for women who suffer urine infections.
April 20, 2021
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Anticholinergic Use For More Than 3 Months Increased Risk Of Dementia
A recent literature review of the long-term use of anticholinergic drugs used to treat overactive bladder symptoms, showed an increase risk of dementia by an average of 46%. Anticholinergic drugs include oxybutynin, solifenacin, darifenacin, tolterodine and trospium. ( Neurology and urodynamics 2021;40:15-24 )
March 10, 2021
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National pessary guideline March 2021
The Guideline group (which I was part of) feel this will open the door for women to learn, understand and be empowered to ask about whether a pessary is the right option for them. The full guideline can be accessed here https://www.ukcs.uk.net/UK-Pessary-Guideline-2021, The patient information section is here https://thepogp.co.uk/patient_information/womens_health/pessaries_for_prolapse.aspx
April 23, 2020
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Urine incontinence surgery
The use of mesh placed under the mid-urethra (Tension free Vaginal Tape), continues to be suspended – Baroness Cumberledge has completed her report, and the RCOG are implementing the recommendations