Well woman advice
Well woman advice
Postmenopausal women should be encouraged to attend regular cervical, breast and sexual health screenings. Women affected by VA may be concerned about the discomfort of cervical screening; however, using treatment can help alleviate this issue.
General lifestyle advice that may be appropriate includes:
Exercise regularly (including weight-bearing and resistance exercise)
Eat a healthy diet (including plenty of sources of calcium)
Getting enough sunlight or using vitamin D supplements, particularly in the winter months when they may not get enough vitamin D from sun exposure.
Click continue to assessment to answer some further questions to test your understanding and record this learning in your learning log.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can use this training module to help support their GPhC revalidation.
1. Novo Nordisk. Gina SMpC. Available from: https://www.emcpi.com/pi/41923 [Accessed August 2022]
2. Mylan. Elleste Solo 1mg SmPC. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/9512/smpc [Accessed August 2022]
3. Simon J, Nachtigall L, Gut R, et al. Effective treatment of vaginal atrophy with an ultra–low-dose estradiol vaginal tablet. Obstet Gynecol 2008; 112(5):1053–1060.
Further information about this product, including essential supply information, adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications, and method of use can be found at: https://www.emcpi.com/pi/41923