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  1. Sedation in under 19s: using sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (CG112)

    This guideline covers the assessment, preparation, training and monitoring needed when using sedation in people aged under 19. It aims to help healthcare professionals decide when sedation is the most clinically and cost effective option for reducing pain and anxiety during operations for children and young people.

  2. Endometriosis (QS172)

    This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing endometriosis in women and people, including those aged 17 and under. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  3. Headaches in over 12s: diagnosis and management (CG150)

    This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of tension-type headache, migraine (including migraine with aura and menstrual-related migraine), cluster headache and medication overuse headache in young people (aged 12 years and older) and adults. It aims to improve the recognition and management of headaches, with more targeted treatment to improve the quality of life for people with headaches, and to reduce unnecessary investigations.

  4. Linzagolix for treating symptoms of endometriosis (TA1067)

    Evidence-based recommendation on linzagolix (Yselty) for treating symptoms of endometriosis in adults of reproductive age.

  5. Technologies for diagnosing endometriosis in primary care: early use assessment

    In development Reference number: GID-HTG10877 Expected publication date:  08 October 2026

  6. Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and management of physical complications (CG100)

    This guideline covers care for adults and young people (aged 10 years and older) with physical health problems that are completely or partly caused by an alcohol-use disorder. It aims to improve the health of people with alcohol-use disorders by providing recommendations on managing acute alcohol withdrawal and treating alcohol-related conditions.

  7. Endometriosis: diagnosis and management (NG73)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing endometriosis, including where fertility is a priority. It aims to raise awareness of endometriosis symptoms, and to provide clear advice on referral, diagnosis and the range of treatments available.

  8. Constipation in children and young people: diagnosis and management (CG99)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing constipation in children and young people up to 18. It provides strategies to support the early identification and timely, effective treatment of constipation which will help improve outcomes for patients. It does not cover constipation caused by a specific condition.

  9. Electrotherapy for the treatment of haemorrhoids (HTG377)

    Evidence-based recommendations on electrotherapy for treating grade I to III haemorrhoids in adults. This involves using electric current to shrink the haemorrhoids.

  10. Abortion care. Patient decision aid on choosing between medical or surgical abortion before 14 weeks

    Is the abortion painful? It will probably be painful when you pass the pregnancy. Most women say the pain is worse than a...

  11. Abortion care. Patient decision aid on choosing between medical or surgical abortion from 14 weeks up to 24 weeks

    questions Medical abortion Surgical abortion Is the abortion painful? It will probably be painful when you pass the...

  12. Etranacogene dezaparvovec for treating moderately severe or severe haemophilia B (TA989)

    Evidence-based recommendations on etranacogene dezaparvovec (Hemgenix) for treating moderately severe or severe haemophilia B in adults.

  13. Adalimumab for treating moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (TA392)

    Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) for treating active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adults whose disease has not responded to conventional systemic therapy.

  14. Pancreatitis (NG104)

    This guideline covers managing acute and chronic pancreatitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people have the right treatment and follow-up, and get timely information and support after diagnosis.

  15. Otitis media with effusion in under 12s (NG233)

    This guideline covers identifying and managing otitis media with effusion (OME), also known as ‘glue ear’, in children younger than 12 years. It aims to improve hearing and quality of life in children with OME.