Medical and self-care advice from NHS Lothian for those with problematic periods during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is a source of significant worry and uncertainty for everyone.

However, we understand that if your medical care has been affected then this time may feel even more challenging for you. Therefore, with support from the gynaecology team at Oxford (thank you Oxford!), we have put together this information resource, to both guide you with regards to some of the current recommendations on medical treatments and to offer some strategies for the management of your symptoms.

The recommendations fall under the ‘themes’ below. 

Please click on the topic and it will take you directly to our recommendations:

• Advice if you are unable to obtain the drugs you were taking or you are being asked to change to different drugs
• Advice on starting a new treatment if you are struggling with symptoms or because your surgery has been cancelled/postponed
• Advice if you had planned to stop your treatment to start trying for a pregnancy
• Emotional wellbeing and managing stress