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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
Increase your understanding of the serious complication some women may suffer as a result of stimulation of the ovaries during In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), known as Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Here we look at the risk factors, treatment and prevention
Updated: 6 August 2024 -
Pregnancy and learning disabilities
For women with learning disabilities, the right to have a child can be complicated. Explore the considerations with regards to capacity to understand pregnancy and the key features of good practice when working with parents with learning disabilities.
Updated: 27 May 2025 -
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Increase your knowledge of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by learning more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of the condition, which can affect periods and fertility, as well as having long-term health consequences.
Updated: 3 June 2025 -
Amenorrhoea
Understand more about the causes and investigations available for amenorrhoea – the absence of menstruation (periods). This resource looks at primary amenorrhoea and secondary amenorrhoea, along with the treatment options which are available.
Updated: 6 August 2024 -
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Find information about heavy menstrual bleeding and the importance of appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Learn how stigma around menstrual health is having an impact on access to care and access further information to support women.
Updated: 3 June 2025 -
Overview of eHealth
Explore the topic of eHealth – also known as digital health – and how it supports health care. Discover why it is vital that nursing staff play a role in keeping up with digital technology to meet the needs of the profession, patients and health care.
Updated: 8 October 2024 -
Understanding mental health
Poor mental health can affect day-to-day functioning, relationships, physical health, and the ability to enjoy life. Learn more about how your role as a nurse can help promote good mental health and how to support patients who may have a mental illness.
Updated: 6 November 2024 -
Older people: information and guidance
Caring for older people represents the largest area of adult nursing in the UK. Visit this page to find information and guidance on key issues related to the care of older people, including mental health support.
Updated: 10 July 2025 -
Information governance
Learn more about what information governance is and how it relates to the information about patients which is collected digitally. Find out why understanding information governance is so important and what the basic principles are.
Updated: 8 October 2024 -
Information standards
Understand more about the importance of care records as an essential part of the daily routine of every health care professional. Here you can find a brief overview of the work the RCN does to ensure that patient information is recorded correctly.
Updated: 8 October 2024
