Other common gynaecological conditions

Although the community pharmacy may not always be the best place to go to for diagnosis, treatment and or advice the location of a community pharmacy and its accessibility means that the community pharmacy team is ideally situated to offer simple treatments, provide basic guidance, and signpost patients to professional advice and support. Depending on the severity of the condition the pharmacy could offer treatment options e.g., lubricating jelly, symptomatic relief e.g., simple analgesia and specific products e.g., sanitary towels for a variety of other gynaecological conditions.

The below list is not exclusive but some common gynaecological disorders include:

• Dyskaryosis. An abnormal smear test result.
• Bladder problems. e.g. :
  • Stress incontinence 
  • Urge incontinence
  • Overflow incontinence 
  • Functional incontinence 
  • Recurrent Urinary Tract infections (UTIs) 
• Early pregnancy problems.  
• Fibroids.
• Ovarian cysts. 
• Pelvic pain. 
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
• Physical Problems after Childbirth. 
• Pelvic prolapse.
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
• Vaginal atrophy.