Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Teen vaccine may be working
More than four million doses of the new vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer have been given to young women in the UK, according to new figures. Read more
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Female cancer risk grows as exercise urged
British women are facing an increased risk of developing breast cancer, experts warned today. Read more
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Focus on care for women with heavy periods
A major project has been launched to assess medical care for women with heavy menstrual bleeding. Read more
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Test-tube baby treatment risk warning
A leading obstetrician has called for better information about the risks of IVF treatment and improved identification of high risk women. Read more
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Womb problem treatment tests
British researchers are setting out to find the best way of ensuring women can still have children after treatment for a painful medical condition. Read more
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Obese women face extended pregnancy
Obese women face extended pregnancies and an increased risk of induction of labour, according to research published today. Read more
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Antioxidant supplements may aid conception
Couples having difficulty in conceiving naturally should consider taking antioxidant supplements, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Cervical cancer gene turmoil unveiled
A "patchwork" of genetic faults in a cervical tumour can mean a woman faces an increased risk of her treatment failing, British researchers report today. Read more
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Nutrition crucial to pregnancy health – research
Women who are dieting in the early stages of pregnancy may put their babies at risk, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Row over six months breast-feed target
Breastfeeding babies exclusively for six months may “not always be in the child’s best interests”, it has been claimed. Read more