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With oestrogen gel now funded without restrictions, sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains who would benefit from using it for feminisation and how switching from tablets or patches might occur. This follows his December article on the use of testosterone gel for masculinisation

Dietitian Sarah Munn discusses the risks and symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, and gives dietary and lifestyle recommendations to support wellbeing during this phase of life

Sexual dysfunction is a complex issue that often goes unreported and untreated. Clinical writer Noni Richards discusses the causes of sexual dysfunction in men and women, as well as the evidence-based treatment approaches

Dietitian Joanna Paggi discusses nutritional considerations during early pregnancy, including food safety, weight gain recommendations, nausea and vomiting, and supplements

Healthcare Handbook technical editor Carmen Pope looks at where cystitis fits among urinary tract infections, then outlines its treatments and prevention

Non-practising pharmacist Sarah Mooney provides pharmacists with an in-depth understanding of iron deficiency, including diagnosis, management and details on deficiency during pregnancy

Perinatal depression is common and carries considerable risks, yet patients often receive contradictory information regarding the safety of antidepressant use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In this article, Lucy Broughton sets the record straight and explains how pharmacists can support this important treatment decision

Pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen looks at how herbal medicines can help treat bacterial vaginosis

Aotearoa is likely to be on the verge of a pertussis outbreak, with recently reported cases just the tip of the iceberg – are you and your patients ready? Mary Nowlan and Nikki Turner from the Immunisation Advisory Centre discuss what you need to know

There’s a plethora of plants and herbs that can help menopausal women – it’s just a case of finding the right ones to suit the patient, writes pharmacist and medical herbalist Phil Rasmussen