Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Test-tube limits call
Women undergoing IVF treatment for pregnancy should never receive more than two embryos, according to the findings of a major analysis published today. Read more
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Tetchy breast-feeding babies "normal"
Breast-fed babies cry more – and may be more irritable than bottle-fed babies, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Tamoxifen’s good side effect
Women who receive treatment for breast cancer may also enjoy some protection against the skin cancer melanoma, according to new findings. Read more
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Rare breast cancer risk gene located
A newly-identified breast cancer gene could open the door to further genetic discoveries, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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New cancer detection aid for women
A successful on-line aid for doctors has now been extended to help them recognise ovarian cancer, it was announced today. Read more
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UK opposes breast implant removal
British regulators have refused to support the removal of breast implants, classified as dangerous in France. Read more
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Midwives fight vaccine rumours
Midwives have moved to stem rumours which are deterring pregnant women from agreeing to flu vaccination. Read more
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New pregnancy weight guide
Obstetricians today release new guidance for overweight women who become pregnant – setting out how they can improve their health before their baby is born. Read more
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Ovarian cancer discovery reveals treatment problems
British researchers have made a key discovery about why ovarian cancer can be hard to treat with drugs. Read more
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Delayed pregnancies hit maternity services
Britain is now producing little more than one baby for every woman who reaches her 30th birthday, according to new figures. Read more