Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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"Miracle" of double ovary transplant success
A mother is celebrating the remarkable birth of her second baby following revolutionary ovarian transplant treatment. Read more
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Findings support HPV testing after abnormal smear
HPV or human papillomavirus testing after an abnormal smear result is better for women’s psychological health than repeat smear testing, researchers said today. Read more
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Test-tube baby risks investigated
So-called test-tube baby treatment can make a massive difference to couples seeking to have children – but two new studies published today highlight the risks. Read more
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Hope for breast treatment booster
Doctors may soon be testing drugs to help women with breast cancer who become resistant to the treatment tamoxifen, researchers announced today. Read more
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Media images damage women – psychiatrists
Women are being driven to damage themselves by media images of "perfect" and often under-sized bodies, psychiatrists warned last night. Read more
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Needles treat baby blues
Acupuncture can effectively treat the depression experienced by many pregnant women, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Don’t fail new mums, midwives told
Women who find become mothers difficult should not be treated as "failures", a midwives’ conference is to be told. Read more
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Eating for two a myth – pregnancy guidelines
Pregnant women should not try to lose weight – but should keep fit and avoid "eating for two", according to new guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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Needles for monthly problem
The evidence that acupuncture can help women with their monthly pains is "convincing", researchers say today. Read more
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Heart disease gene tests ineffective
The public should not be fooled into relying on gene testing to predict risk of heart disease, experts warned last night. Read more