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How menopause affects women and why we should offer treatment

Written by | 22 Apr 2024

Deborah Evans is a pharmacist and independent prescriber who specialises in women’s reproductive and sexual health, including the menopause. She owns and runs Remedi Health, an independent pharmacy… read more.

A third of women experience migraines associated with menstruation, most commonly when premenopausal

Written by | 20 Apr 2024

A third of the nearly 20 million women who participated in a national health survey report migraines during menstruation, and of them, 11.8 million, or 52.5%, were premenopausal…. read more.

What women want: Female experiences to manage pelvic pain

Written by | 18 Apr 2024

A new study from the University of South Australia is putting people’s experiences of pelvic pain at the front of pain education to develop better pain management strategies and improved outcomes. Persistent… read more.

Emergency contraception related ER visits dropped significantly over 14 year period

Written by | 9 Apr 2024

Following federal approval for over the counter emergency contraception in 2006, emergency departments across the U.S. saw dramatic decreases in related visits and medical charges, a new study… read more.

Research reveals link between menstrual cycles, emotions, and sleep patterns in women

Written by | 27 Mar 2024

Women experience disruptions in their sleep patterns and report heightened feelings of anger in the days leading up to their period, according to new research. The study sheds… read more.

Study explores homeless women’s experiences of ‘period poverty’

Written by | 21 Mar 2024

Research from the University of Southampton has identified common issues women face when experiencing periods while homeless. A review of research published in Women and Health has found homeless women experienced… read more.

Does an early menopause transition cause women to leave the workforce sooner?

Written by | 17 Mar 2024

Since most women will continue working for years after entering menopause, the effect of menopause symptoms on their working ability is an important issue and the focus of… read more.

Progesterone appears to protect some women from preterm birth

Written by | 15 Mar 2024

Researchers report that, among pregnant women with a short cervix at around 20 weeks, treatment with the hormone progesterone achieves a better result at reducing the risk of… read more.

Cardiovascular disease risk higher for depressed women than men

Written by | 14 Mar 2024

Researchers report that depressed patients have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), and that more women than men experience CVD after a depression diagnosis. The findings… read more.

Exploring the effectiveness of a novel pain management device for endometriosis pain

Written by | 13 Mar 2024

Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting women, often resulting in painful symptoms such as menstrual cramps and pelvic pain. Pain caused by endometriosis significantly lowers the quality of… read more.

Timing of COVID-19 shot can change menstrual cycle length

Written by | 4 Mar 2024

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have confirmed that the timing of COVID-19 vaccination is associated with slight, temporary changes in menstrual cycle length. The study, published today… read more.

Annual breast cancer screening beginning at 40 saves lives

Written by | 23 Feb 2024

Annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 and continuing to at least age 79 results in the highest reduction in mortality with minimal risks, according to a… read more.

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