Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Stillbirth associated with increased lupus risk
Women who have had a stillbirth are four times more likely to develop lupus than those who had an uncomplicated live-birth, a new UK study has found. Read more
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DCIS doubles future breast cancer risk
Women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ during breast screening face an increased risk of developing breast cancer later in life, a study published today says. Read more
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Five maternal deaths linked to virus
Five women in the UK have died during pregnancy after Covid-19 infection, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Men and women’s same three heart symptoms
The top three acute coronary symptoms are the same in both women and men, according to a new Dutch study published last night. Read more
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Preterm delivery risk following first pregnancy complications
Women who experience complications in their first pregnancy but deliver at full term are at increased risk of preterm delivery in their next pregnancy, according to a new Norwegian study. Read more
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Uterine cancer-driving mutations occur early in life
An insight into the earliest stages of uterine cancer has been revealed after British scientists discovered cancer-driving mutations that often arise early in life. Read more
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Popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps ‘inaccurate’
Doubts have been cast over the accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps, researchers warn today. Read more
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Study reveals impact of postpartum psychiatric disorders
Women who suffer from psychiatric disorders after the birth of their first child are less likely to have further children, a Danish study reports today (30 March 2020). Read more
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Registrar turns to research over pregnancy cancer
A Sheffield doctor is searching for new tests and treatments for a rare cancer that can affect pregnant women. Read more
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Strong growth factor link to breast cancer
Two new studies, reported today, show how the development of breast cancer is linked to the growth hormone called insulin-like growth factor-1. Read more