For this session, use the preceding article on women's health, as well as other sources of information, such as articles, websites and OTC medicines guides or manufacturer's literature, to strengthen your knowledge. This will give you more insight and information to pass on to your customers.

In order to make this information useful and relevant to your work, consider the following:

• What is the difference between thrush and bacterial vaginosis?
• What is hormone replacement therapy and what is it used for? Why might some women be reluctant to take it?
• What are the different types of incontinence and what causes them?
• What red flag symptoms indicate referral to the pharmacist is needed for women's intimate health issues?
• What self care tips can you offer women who are experiencing changes in vaginal discharge, cystitis, hot flushes, period pain and bladder weakness? Can you think of any that are not mentioned in the article?