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This edition covers troubleshooting menopause hormone therapy, managing genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and understanding menopause-related impacts on cardiovascular and bone health.
Clinical
This article outlines the pathophysiology, assessment and management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, emphasising trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive communication.
The aim of this paper is to summarise the key components to follow-up consultations for women starting on menopause hormone therapy and to provide some practical guidance to troubleshooting problems.
This article summarises current evidence linking menopause with cardiovascular disease and appropriate interventions, including lifestyle optimisation and menopausal hormone therapy.
This paper aims to equip GPs with the understanding of the extent of the disease, pathophysiology and why early detection matters while further developing screening and diagnostic skills.
This article will build on GPs’ skills in stratifying fracture risk, supporting their patients to maintain bone health and preventing osteoporotic fracture.
This article provides a practical framework for GPs to support lifelong management of vulval lichen sclerosus.
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These questions are based on the Focus articles in this issue.
Editorial
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) remains consistently underdiagnosed and undertreated. GSM is not benign. It is progressive with substantial impact on quality of life.
Attendees came together at the annual Practice Owners Conference to look at ways to improve our practices and reflect on the care we provide for patients, as well as our own work–life balance.
Letters
Readers express their opinions on published articles and topics of interest.
The aim of this article is to review current evidence on low-dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritis and provide GPs with practical guidance.
Case study
Case presentation of a girl aged 5 months with persistent right-hand preference.
Research
This study assessed clinician perspectives on the estimated costs, logistics and outcomes of shave versus elliptical excision for melanoma diagnosis.
This study investigates whether uncertainty is uniquely prevalent in general practice or a commonality of clinical work across medical disciplines.
Professional
CHAIRS enables structured, orderly preoperative planning crucial for achieving favourable outcomes in skin cancer surgery.
This article outlines the challenges faced by people living with rare disease and highlights supportive resources for GPs to provide, facilitate and coordinate care.
This paper speaks to challenges and presents a framework to assist the treating doctor to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care when their patient is also a doctor.
Column
Correction to a published article.