Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Call for GPs to treat gender dysphoria
Some GPs are refusing to treat patients with gender dysphoria, according to a leading psychiatrist today. Read more
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Abnormal embryos may become healthy
New research suggests that embryos that contain abnormal cells still have a chance of developing into healthy babies. Read more
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Stem cell clue to recurrent miscarriages
Stem cell shortages may help explain why some women suffer recurrent miscarriages, according to British researchers. Read more
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Breast cancer study reveals ethnicity role
Age may explain apparent ethnic differences in the development of breast cancer, a new study has found. Read more
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Drug combination hope for breast cancer treatment
Women with HER2 positive breast cancer could see their tumours shrink or disappear altogether if they take a combination of drugs, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Additional breast screening picks up cancers
Using a 3D mammography or ultrasound scan as well as a standard mammogram could detect breast cancers that would ordinarily be missed, delegates to a major conference have heard. Read more
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Insulin therapy linked to breast cancer
Treatment for diabetes can affect the density of breast tissue, possibly impacting on the risk of breast cancer, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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NLR could predict breast cancer recurrence risk
Measuring immune system cells could help predict the risk of recurrence of breast cancer for women with early stage disease, according to findings published today. Read more
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Ageing begins in the womb
The ageing process begins in the womb – but giving the mother-to-be antioxidants during pregnancy could slow a child’s ageing process in adulthood. Read more
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Safe to induce labour among over 35s
Women over the age of 35 can safely undergo induced labour, according to the results of a large UK clinical trial published yesterday. Read more