Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Welcome for drive to prevent girl mutilation
Senior clinicians have welcomed a new government drive to eradicate female genital mutilation. Read more
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Aspirin and calcium to prevent pre-eclampsia
Pregnant women at risk from pre-eclampsia should take low dose aspirin and calcium supplements to reduce the chances of developing the condition, according to a new review. Read more
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Whooping cough pregnancy programme should be extended
An emergency vaccination programme aimed at stopping deaths of babies from whooping cough is set to be extended for five years, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Childbirth infection risk growing
Women in the UK are facing increasing risks from serious blood infections, experts warn today. Read more
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Statins may help prevent breast cancer
Cholesterol lowering drugs might help protect women from breast cancer, according to a major study. Read more
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Babies need cots – guidance
Parents should be discouraged from having their babies sleeping in the bed with them, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Small risk following caesarean birth
Having a caesarean birth may raise the future risk of stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy for a woman, researchers warn today. Read more
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Risks from donated egg IVF
Becoming pregnant with donated eggs may pose some health risks to women, researchers have warned. Read more
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Infertility drug cancer link not proved
Women who have taken fertility drugs may not need to worry about risk of hormone-related cancer, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Isolation of breast patients
Women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer feel isolated and unsupported, according to a survey published today. Read more