Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Warning over ibuprofen in pregnancy
Women who take ibuprofen in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy could reduce the fertility of their unborn daughters, according to a French study published today. Read more
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Folic acid in bread to protect babies?
There is no risk of overdosing the public with folic acid through fortification of flour, experts say today. Read more
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Probiotics for healthy pregnancy?
Probiotics could help lower the risks of preeclampsia and premature birth, Swedish researchers say today. Read more
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Hot weather could lead to gestational diabetes misdiagnosis
Women can be misdiagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus when the temperature is over 25C because blood flow could be diminishing sugar extraction from blood to tissue, Greek researchers report today. Read more
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Factor in breast cancer doubles risk of death
The mortality risk from breast cancer is doubled for patients with high heterogeneity of the oestrogen receptor within the same tumour, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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Analysis backs cancer gene screening for all women
All women should be screened for genes for breast and ovarian cancers, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Gestational diabetes link to future risk
Having gestational diabetes may be linked to increased risk of future cardiovascular disease, new research is showing. Read more
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Impact of BRCA on early breast cancer studied
Young women who are treated for early breast cancer do not face any immediate increased risk if they carry BRCA mutations, British researchers say today. Read more
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Pregnancy paracetamol linked to female fertility problem
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy could reduce the fertility of female offspring, Danish researchers have reported. Read more
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Caesarean blood cell salvage questioned
Cell salvage during caesarean section may not lead to significant reduction in the use of donor blood transfusions, researchers have found. Read more