The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners

BACKGROUND: Existing qualitative research reports patient dissatisfaction with diagnostic processes for recurrent vulvovaginal thrush in primary care. This dissatisfaction centres on perceived diagnostic delays and a lack of clinical awaren…

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects an estimated 14.8% of UK women. Survivors of sexual violence are more likely to experience CPP, but the relationship is complex and underexplored. Shame and stigma from both experiences may inte…

BACKGROUND: Pelvic pain is a common presentation in general practice and can significantly affect women's quality of life. Ensuring that women feel heard and their concerns acted upon is integral to accurate diagnosis and early management i…

BACKGROUND: Depression and anxiety during pregnancy is on the rise, thus more pregnant women are being offered antidepressants; however, uncertainties remain surrounding safety. AIM: To investigate the association between first trimester a…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of those assigned female at birth. Diagnostic journeys can be complex. The average 8-9 years between presenting symptoms and diagnosis has not changed significantly despite guidance. AIM:…

BACKGROUND: Routine primary care data may be a valuable resource for preconception health research and to inform the provision of preconception care. AIM: To review how primary care data could provide information on the prevalence of preco…

Menstrual cups and IUD displacement, deprived

BACKGROUND: Women who are black are less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis than white women. There is no confirmed biological basis, so this likely represents structural barriers around health care. There is a lack of evidence explo…

BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhoea affects up to 94% of adolescents who menstruate; approximately one third miss school and activities. Dysmenorrhoea can occur without identified pelvic pathology (primary dysmenorrhoea) or in association with other …

BACKGROUND: A consultation for the Women's Health Strategy for England in 2022 highlighted a need to understand and develop how general practice can support women's health needs. AIM: To understand the perspectives and experiences of prima…