Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Vitamin link to womb cancer
Women who take large quantities of vitamin supplements may increase their risk of getting cancer of the womb, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Fibroid treatment may bring miscarriage risk
A new treatment for fibroids may affect a woman’s future fertility, researchers have warned. Read more
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Counting baby kicks not recommended
Counting baby kicks is no longer the best way to check for problems with a pregnancy, experts warn today. Read more
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Cancer passes from mother to baby
A pregnant woman with cancer can pass the disease on to her baby, researchers have warned. Read more
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Swine flu’s killer streak revealed
Two new studies highlight the threat posed by swine flu in the earliest stages of the outbreak – leading to comparisons with the deadly 1918 pandemic. Read more
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Miscarriage treatment needn’t harm fertility
How a miscarriage is managed will not affect the woman’s later fertility, researchers have reported. Read more
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Ten minutes to create breast cancer awareness
Just a short chat with a healthcare professional can dramatically improve the chances of a woman recognising the signs of early breast cancer, according to British research. Read more
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Pain control, breast initiatives at cancer conference
Cancer patients can benefit significantly from extra information on coping with pain and managing their medicine, a UK cancer conference is to be told today. Read more
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Breast-milk has night time flavour
Breast-feeding at night may help babies to sleep, researchers have reported. Read more
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Middle age weight affects women’s future health
Women who put on weight in their middle age may be risking loss of health in later life, researchers warned yesterday. Read more