Metformin for PCOS (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
Information for women who are considering taking Metformin for the treatment of the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Metformin use in pregnancy
This leaflet is for pregnant women with diabetes who have been started on Metformin tablets. It explains how the medication works, the side effects of the medication, how to take the medication and how to increase the dose gradually to minimise the side effects.
Read moreMRI and Abbot Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitor
Safety advice for people with diabetes wearing a Freestyle Libre monitor who are having an MRI scan
Read moreNon-functioning pituitary adenoma
For patients diagnosed with a non-functioning pituitary adenoma - explaining what having an NFA means and how it can be treated
Read moreNurse-Led Thyroid Virtual Clinic
What happens in the virtual clinic for patients with a thyroid condition called Graves Disease
Read moreOctreotide scan as an outpatient
A nuclear medicine test involving radiation to visualise abnormalities in the body’s neuro-endocrine system
Read moreOne anastamosis mini gastric bypass surgery (OAGB)
Explains what a ‘one anastamosis (mini) gastric bypass’ also known as OAGB surgery involves, including risks and benefits
Read moreParathyroid scan as an outpatient
A scan used to look at possible problems involving the parathyroid gland(s)
Read morePituitary tumour treatment
Outlines the treatment options for pituitary tumours, including surgery, radiotherapy and drug therapy
Read morePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
Information for women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - explaining what the management options are
Read morePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) dietary advice
Dietary and lifestyle advice on managing the symptoms of PCOS
Read morePost Radioiodine Nurse-Led Thyroid Virtual Clinic
Explains what happens in the virtual clinic for patients who have undergone radioiodine treatment for a thyroid condition
Read morePreparing for surgery if you have diabetes
Advice on how to best prepare for an operation or procedure if you have diabetes
Read moreProlactinoma
For patients diagnosed with a prolactinoma - explaining what that entails and how it is treated
Read morePropylthiouracil in thyrotoxicosis
For patients prescribed propylthiouracil medication to reduce overactivity of the thyroid gland
Read morePump therapy for planned admission to hospital
Advice for people on insulin pump therapy who are coming into hospital for surgery, investigative and therapeutic procedures, antenatal care or management of labour
Read moreRadioactive iodine ablation treatment for thyroid cancer
Outlines what happens during radioiodine ablation treatment for thyroid cancer, including risks and complications, how to prepare, precautions and aftercare advice
Read moreRadioiodine treatment for hyperthyroidism
Explains what radioiodine treatment entails for the treatment of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
Read moreReactive hypoglycaemia following bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Advice on managing low blood sugar following weight loss surgery
Read moreRoux-En-Y Gastric Bypass RYGB) surgery
Information about Roux-en-Y gastric band surgery, including risks and benefits
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