Coronavirus (COVID-19) and gynaecological services

The RCOG and Specialist Societies have developed a range of guidance for gynaecological services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abnormal uterine bleeding

• Read the joint RCOG, BSGE and BGCS guidance for the management of abnormal uterine bleeding in the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Abortion

• Read joint RCOG, Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and British Society of Abortion Care Providers guidance for healthcare professionals on coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and abortion care
• Read the associated Q&As for the public
• Read our decision aid for early medical abortion without ultrasound

Cervical screening and colposcopy services

• Read the BSCCP and RCOG colposcopy guidance during COVID-19 pandemic
• For information about cervical screening and colposcopy during the pandemic, there is some useful advice available from Jo’s Trust and the Eve Appeal. General information on cervical screening is available from the NHS website.

Early pregnancy

• Read our guidance for rationalising early pregnancy services in the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
• Read the associated early pregnancy Q&As for women and their families

Endometriosis

• Read Endometriosis UK’s advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) and endometriosis

Fertility

• Read the BFS and ARSC addendum to their joint guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and fertility treatment
• Read the best practice guidelines from the Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists (ARCS) and British Fertility Society (BFS) for reintroduction of routine fertility treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Read the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s guidance for healthcare professionals and the public about fertility treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Gynaecological cancers

• Read the British Gynaecological Cancer Society framework for the care of patients with gynaecological cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gynaecological endoscopy

• Read the Joint RCOG/BSGE Guidance on Gynaecological Endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic (PDF 800kb) Version 2.0: published 21 December 2020

Menopause and HRT

• Read the British Menopause Society’s guidance on HRT prescribing during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Read the Primary Care Women’s Health Forum guide

Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

• Read the FSRH’s COVID-19 resources and information for sexual and reproductive healthcare professionals
• Read the FSRH’s advice for women seeking sexual and reproductive healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic

Urogynaecology

• Read the joint RCOG/BSUG guidance on management of urogynaecological conditions and vaginal pessary use during the COVID-19 pandemic

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• On 2 April Public Health England produced updated guidance for PPE usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research studies

• CovidSurg-Cancer - Gynaecological Oncology (GO) is a global observational cohort study looking at the impact of COVID-19 on the care of patients with gynaecological malignancies requiring surgery

Related information

• COVID-19 and pregnancy
• Educational and support resources for COVID-19
• Education, training and CPD during the pandemic

General COVID-19 information

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice on GOV.UK
• Information about the virus and how to protect yourself on NHS.UK
• Information about getting tested for COVID-19 on GOV.UK