woman biological sex health

Question 1

cystitis treatment

Answer 1

boots cystitis relief 18+ year

Question 2

how we use cystitis relief

Answer 2

1 sachet 3 times a day for 2 days

Question 3

counselling for cystitis

Answer 3

drink plenty of water
cranberry juice
dont resist urge to urinate
wipe from back
simple analgesic for pain
avoid caffeine, alcohol and acidic drinks

Question 4

vagina thrush

Answer 4

candida infection

Question 5

vaginal thrush symptoms

Answer 5

white thick discharge
ithchy sore, irritated
pain passing urine

Question 6

vaginal trush treatment

Answer 6

fluconazole 150mg caps 1 STAT
OR
clotrimazole 2% cream or pessaries

Question 7

dysmenorrhoea

Answer 7

painful cramping, usually lower abdomen, which occurs during or before menstruation.

Question 8

dysmenorrhoea (period pain) treatment

Answer 8

NSAID first line (feminax express)
feminax ultra-> naproxen 2500mg (max 3 times a day for 3 days)

Question 9

licensing of feminax ultra

Answer 9

15-50 years

Question 10

menorrhagia (heavy period)

Answer 10

tranexamic acid 500mg tablets

Question 11

tranexamic acid dose

Answer 11

2 tablet TDS or QDS max of 4 days

Question 12

tranexamic acid licensing

Answer 12

Licensed from 18-45 years

Question 13

red flags (dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia)

Answer 13

unusal vaginal discharge
fever( systemic infection)
female >45 years with heavy period
irregular periods
persistent intermenstrual bleeding