Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Folic acid policy failing to stop neural tube defects
Encouraging pregnant women to take folic acid has not led to a reduction in neural tube defects in Europe, researchers say today. Read more
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Plan to boost premature labour care
Good communication and the use of a neuroprotective drug are key to improving the care of pregnant women at risk of premature labour, according to official guidelines published today in England. Read more
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Most stillbirth potentially avoidable – inquiry
UK national guidance is not followed in most cases of stillbirth, according to the latest findings of a major inquiry. Read more
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Pregnant women urged to take flu vaccine
Obstetricians today launched a campaign to try to increase uptake of the flu vaccine among pregnant women. Read more
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HPV vaccine jolts mothers to screening
Women whose daughters are offered the HPV vaccine show an increased interest in cervical cancer screening, according to a study in the north west of England. Read more
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Maternal deaths reducing – but not enough
The world has achieved an impressive reduction in deaths of women in pregnancy in the last 25 years – but has still fallen well short of its targets, according to a major analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Offer HRT for menopause care – guidelines
Controversial guidelines published today could see a big increase in the prescribing of hormone replacement therapy for the menopause. Read more
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New treatment for assisted reproduction
A new hormonal treatment could lead to more effective egg collection during in vitro fertilisation treatment, researchers will tell a conference today. Read more
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Health risks for sedentary pregnant women
Pregnant women should be discouraged from becoming too sedentary, a conference is to hear today. Read more
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Second glass increases breast cancer risk
A major European study has shown how drinking alcohol daily can increase women’s risk of breast cancer. Read more