Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Ovary problem guidelines
New guidelines are published today on the long-term health impact of polycystic ovary syndrome. Read more
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Exercise cuts breast cancer risk
Women who do the most exercise post menopause are about one fifth less likely to develop breast cancer than those who undertake little activity, according to a new study. Read more
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New advice on premature birth
Pregnant women and their partners are to have access to new and undated information on premature labour. Read more
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Screening shake-up call
Many NHS screening programmes are failing to set out fully for the public the risks and benefits of taking part, MPs say today. Read more
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Halve baby deaths – obstetricians
A drive to cut baby deaths across the UK was being launched today. Read more
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Experts call for new contraceptive methods
More options are needed to help protect women against unintended pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, experts say today. Read more
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Call for rethink on pregnancy threat
The search for the causes of a condition which threatens pregnant women has been directed in the wrong places, experts said yesterday. Read more
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Let women choose pain relief during birth – study
A woman in labour should be given an epidural when she asks for pain relief, a new study suggests today. Read more
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How healthy living cuts women’s stroke risk
Women who have a healthy diet and lifestyle can reduce their risk of stroke by more than half, Swedish researchers said last night. Read more
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Womb transplant success
A Swedish doctor has talked about the first birth of a child achieved after a womb transplant procedure. Read more