Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Puberty and menopause link to type 2 diabetes risk
Having a longer menstrual cycle and using the contraceptive pill are linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, French researchers claim today (17 September 2019). Read more
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Pregnant women mostly overweight
The majority of newly pregnant women are now recorded as overweight or obese, according to a new analysis of maternity care in the UK. Read more
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HRT cancer link "not new"
Women who take menopausal hormone therapy face a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Menstrual cycle is 29 days average
The average menstrual cycle length is 29 days – but they vary hugely among women, according to the findings of a major global study published today. Read more
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Symptoms not cause of MI treatment gender discrepancies
Women and men display the same symptoms during myocardial infarction, according to a study published today aimed at explaining gender differences in treatment. Read more
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Hope for chlamydia vaccine
A proposed vaccine for chlamydia is showing early signs of effectiveness, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Breast cancer therapy blood test
Scientists have developed a new monitoring test for patients with early stage breast cancer, it was announced last night. Read more
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AI reveals five new breast cancer types
Artificial Intelligence has been used to recognise patterns in breast cancer, leading to the discovery of five new types of the disease that can be matched to personalised treatments, British researchers say. Read more
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Success for African post-partum contraception programme
A royal college initiative to provide post-partum family planning services to women in two African countries has proved successful, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Diabetic women at increased risk of heart failure
Diabetes increases the risk of heart failure, particularly in women, a global study of 12 million people has found. Read more