women's health

Courses tagged with "women's health"

Abortion in primary care

Abortion is one of the commonest gynaecological procedures - worldwide, 30% of all pregnancies and 60% of unintended pregnancies end in an abortion. This module will deliver an up-to-date understanding of the clinical and legal aspects of abortion and improve the ability of primary care practitioners to support patients before and after an abortion. This course falls within the Gynaecology and Breast curriculum field.

Curriculum: Gynaecology and Breast
CPD Points: 0.5
Time to complete this course: 30 minutes
Date of publication: 13 August 2025
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Women's Health Safeguarding

 

Domestic abuse is common and can result in significant health issues for victims. While both men and women can be affected by domestic abuse, women are disproportionately the victims and experience greater harms. The majority of victims of domestic homicide are women. Domestic abuse has (or can be associated with) widespread impacts on mental and physical health, which may be encountered in general practice. This course considers how domestic abuse may be present and can be recognised in general practice consultations and is aligned to level 3 RCGP safeguarding standards. This course falls within the consulting in general practice curriculum field.

Curriculum: Consulting in General Practice
CPD Points: 0.5
Time to complete this course: 30 minutes
Date of publication: 18 December 2025
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Available until 8 June 2026.

 

This session focuses on the major 2023 shift in international polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) guidance, which emphasises the condition’s metabolic underpinnings and evolving definitions. We will update you on how genotype and phenotype distinctions shape management strategies, the significance of  anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) testing, and how new injectable fertility treatments are transforming outcomes for patients with PCOS. The session blends endocrine nuance with practical treatment tips to improve fertility care in real life.

Learning Objectives: 

  • PCOS phenotype vs genotype: what it means in the clinic.
  • AMH and egg count: how to interpret and use.
  • Metabolic syndrome and long-term health.
  • Injectables in PCOS fertility treatment: what's changed and why it matters.

 
 

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Curriculum: Gynaecology and Breast, Maternity and Reproductive Health
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 12 December 2025
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Available until 3 June 2026.

 

Pelvic pain is often complex, persistent and misdiagnosed. This webinar aims to untangle the overlapping clinical features of endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory dieses (PID). Through practical case examples and real-time polling, we will help you strengthen your diagnostic reasoning, improve patient communication, and gain clarity on when to treat, when to refer, and how to advocate for patients in multidisciplinary settings.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Endometriosis vs adenomyosis: how to spot the difference.
  • Fibroids and PID - when they are the cause, and when they're not.
  • Diagnostic pathways: what's appropriate and accessible.
  • Supporting patients through delay, uncertainty and impact.

 
 

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Curriculum: Gynaecology and Breast, Maternity and Reproductive Health
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 11 December 2025
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Available until 26 May 2026.

 

This webinar explores the UK’s uniquely high rates of endometrial cancer, drawing attention to under-recognised risk factors and the limitations of current diagnostic pathways, especially the inconsistent application of fast-track hysteroscopy. With a clinical focus on pre and perimenopausal women, participants will review how to distinguish between heavy and irregular bleeding, when to suspect endometrial cancer, and how to respond with timely, effective investigations.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Recognise key risk factors for endometrial cancer in pre and perimenopausal women.
  • Distinguish between heavy and irregular bleeding and identify red flags.
  • Understand when and how to investigate or refer using current pathways.

 
 

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Curriculum: Maternity and Reproductive Health
CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 24 November 2025
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Available until 30 March 2026.


This webinar will cover a clinic of eight musculoskeletal presentations. You will have a chance to listen to patients' clinical information and then make a diagnosis, to then see if our expert speaker agrees. This exercise will help enable fast diagnosis, identifying pathognomonic features and best management options of musculoskeletal conditions.


Delegates will test their abilities at spot diagnosis before considering problems of the finger, back, knee, shoulder, elbow, hip and feet.


Learning objectives

  • Knowledge of pathognomic features of common and important musculoskeletal diagnoses
  • Improved consulting skills to rapidly diagnose these musculoskeletal conditions
  • Knowledge of effective management options for these conditions

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CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 23 September 2025
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Available until 23 March 2026.


This webinar will cover a clinic of eight musculoskeletal presentations. You will have a chance to listen to patients' clinical information and then make a diagnosis, to then see if our expert speaker agrees. This exercise will help enable fast diagnosis, identifying pathognomonic features and best management options of musculoskeletal conditions.


Delegates will test their abilities at spot diagnosis before considering problems of the finger, back, knee, shoulder, elbow, hip and feet.


Learning objectives

  • Knowledge of pathognomic features of common and important musculoskeletal diagnoses
  • Improved consulting skills to rapidly diagnose these musculoskeletal conditions
  • Knowledge of effective management options for these conditions

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CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 23 September 2025
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Available until 9 March 2026.


This webinar will cover a clinic of eight musculoskeletal presentations. You will have a chance to listen to patients' clinical information and then make a diagnosis, to then see if our expert speaker agrees. This exercise will help enable fast diagnosis, identifying pathognomonic features and best management options of musculoskeletal conditions.


Delegates will test their abilities at spot diagnosis before considering problems of the finger, back, knee, shoulder, elbow, hip and feet.


Learning objectives

  • Knowledge of pathognomic features of common and important musculoskeletal diagnoses
  • Improved consulting skills to rapidly diagnose these musculoskeletal conditions
  • Knowledge of effective management options for these conditions

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CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 9 September 2025
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Available until 2 December 2025.


This webinar will focus on the unique challenges women encounter in managing migraines at different stages of life. We will explore how migraine interacts with hormonal changes, including issues like menstrual migraines, the effects of menopause, migraine management in pregnancy, and how contraception can influence migraine patterns. The session will provide in-depth insights into how these factors impact the management and treatment of migraines in women.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Migraine patterns through the lifespan of women.
  • Diagnosis and mechanism of menstrually-related migraine.
  • Hormonal treatment options of migraine in perimenopause

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CPD Points: 1.5
Time to complete this course: 90 minutes
Date of publication: 2 June 2025
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Available until 5 June 2026.

Primary care sports medicine focuses extensively on the diagnosis, management and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines and practices aimed at promoting the health and fitness of athletes and physically active individuals. Understanding sports medicine enables GPs to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages and activity levels, addressing not just general health but also physical activity-related issues. Join us for a full day of practical and interactive discussion exploring common sports medicine presentations in general practice, and some introductions on how to become involved in this exciting specialty.


Topics include:

  • Rheumatology in sports medicine 
  • Women's health in sports medicine: pregnancy, postpartum & perimenopause
  • Concussion
  • Cardiology in sports
  • Psychological consideration in rehabilitation in sports and exercise medicine
  • Foot and ankle injuries
  • Careers in sports medicine panel discussion 


Learning objectives:

  • Increase delegates’ knowledge on identifying and managing various sporting injuries and medical conditions amongst the physically active population.
  • Gain an appreciation of sex-specific considerations in injury risk, rehabilitation, and exercise physiology.
  • Recognise the psychological factors affecting recovery from sports injuries.
  • Identify training and career pathways to develop a special interest in SEM alongside general practice.


Conference Chair:

Dr Sarah Dyche, Salaried GP at Rosedale Surgery, ECCH GP Associate


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Curriculum: Musculoskeletal Health
CPD Points: 6.5
Time to complete this course: 6-7 hours
Date of publication: 2 May 2025
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Available until 6 March 2026.

We encounter a wide range of skin conditions affecting patients across all age groups, and our goal is to ensure that our discussions address the full spectrum of cases seen in primary care dermatology. This programme has been carefully crafted with primary care professionals and busy GPs in mind. The conference will focus on key dermatological topics, including nail, genital, and skin disorders. Additionally, it will address common presentations, management and diagnosis relevant to general practice. 

  • Approaching red and scaly scalps - A guide to GPs
  • Managing Acne in primary care 
  • A practical approach to common vulval dermatoses in primary care
  • Impact of sun exposure on dermatological health in an ageing population 
  • Paediatric rashes
  • Nail changes - common nail issues
  • Atopic Dermatitis

Learning objectives:

  • Diagnose and initiate appropriate treatment for atopic eczema in adults and children
  • Understand the role of dermoscopy in general practice
  • Recognise and manage common vulval skin conditions
  • Identify nail and scalp disorders commonly seen in general practice
  • Improve confidence in referral decision-making
  • Enhance the ability to diagnose, manage, and treat acne in primary care
Conference Chair:

Dr Pyal Patel, GPwER in Dermatology & Cosmetic Dermatology


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Curriculum: Dermatology
CPD Points: 6.0
Time to complete this course: 6-7 hours
Date of publication: 20 May 2025
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Available until 15 January 2026.

GPs are the first port of call for women’s health issues. We manage the majority of them without recourse to secondary care, even though the amount of time that medical school and vocational training devotes to subjects such as contraception and the menopause can be variable. When we do refer, our patients wait for many months or years, during which we manage symptoms and answer our patients’ questions. 

In this One Day Essentials conference, Dr Toni Hazell and a group of leading speakers will focus on essential information, latest evidence, practical tips and take-home messages to help improve practice and patient outcomes. The primary care perspective will be foremost in all of the talks, with consideration of the real-life decisions that we make every day whilst working in an under-resourced system. There will be ample opportunity for questions. 

Learning Objectives:

  • To gain confidence in the management of women’s health issues in primary care, and knowledge of when referral is appropriate. 
  • To understand the updated NICE guideline on menopause and how to explain complex issues of risks and benefits to women contemplating HRT, as well as being aware of the British Menopause Society guidance on unscheduled bleeding on HRT and how this might affect your referral decisions. 
  • To understand how to manage suspected endometriosis in primary care and how decisions on referral should be individualised depending on factors such as symptom severity and desire to conceive. 
  • To be updated on contraception and the latest thinking in PCOS. 
  • To be aware of the NICE guidelines on familial cancer risk and know how to manage a patient who presents with concerns about genetic risks of cancer. 
  • To be able to talk to women holistically throughout their life and give sensible advice when asked about lifestyle and complementary medicine.  

Topics include:

  • Menopause update: What NICE did and did not say in 2024?
  • Bleeding on HRT
  • Contraception cluedo: Update your contraceptive knowledge for 2025
  • Endometriosis
  • Familial cancer
  • PCOS 
  • Holistic women's health throughout the life cycle 

Conference chair

Dr Toni Hazell, GP and RCGP eLearning fellow

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Curriculum: Gynaecology and Breast
CPD Points: 6.0
Time to complete this course: 6-7 hours
Date of publication: 24 March 2025
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