http://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/WomenshealthPhrase or sentence describing the channelhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_linked_to_fertility_treatmentScientists in Israel have discovered a link between a fertility treatment and womb cancer in women. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:45:26 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/increased_midwife_recruitment_callThousands of people have signed a petition demanding mothers and babies receive greater protection by making more midwives available. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:03:14 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/weight_top_health_concern_for_womenFigures show that 25 per cent of women are more concerned about their weight than they are about cancer. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:11:24 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/women_suffer_worst_from_arthritisWomen with rheumatoid arthritis are said to experience more aches, pains and tiredness, despite having the same level of the disease as men. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:00:38 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breast_cancer_care_needs_left_unmetThe health system is failing to provide essential care to thousands of Britons with advanced breast cancer, research suggests. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:20:02 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/miscarriage_link_to_weight_revealedA new study has revealed that women of a normal weight are less likely to miscarry healthy babies than those who are overweight. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:58:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/widow_to_have_husbands_ivf_babyA bone cancer victim gave a sample of his sperm last year in case he became infertile while undergoing chemotherapy. He died a few months later. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:56:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/contraception_not_forced_on_girlsContraceptive injections will not be forced on girls as young as 13, the Department of Health has said. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:30:01 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/health_grant_for_motherstobeA ??190 `fit and healthy` grant for expectant mothers can be used for anything from fresh fruit and vegetables to a pram, the Government has pledged. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:34:56 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/new_sperm_tests_set_to_help_couplesResearchers have developed a way of testing sperm quality before it is used for IVF treatment. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:34:56 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_low_among_migraine_sufferersWoman who suffer from the debilitating effects of recurrent migraines have less chance of developing breast cancer than those who do not experience the problem, a study has shown. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:04:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/baby_born_after_ovary_transplantA woman has given birth to a baby girl after she received the world's first ovary transplant. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:58:43 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/mother_named_slimmer_of_the_yearA mother-of-four has been named Slimming World Woman of the Year after she lost half her body weight. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:28:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancerdrug_resistance_discoveryScientists have uncovered an explanation for why some women develop resistance to the breast cancer drug tamoxifen. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:59:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/teen_mums_at_risk_of_depressionYoung mothers are more likely to suffer depression during pregnancy than their older counterparts, a study says. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:59:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/alternatives_to_pill_recommendedA new strategy is set to be launched in Scotland that will encourage women to use longer-term alternatives to the contraceptive pill. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:06 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/sun_vitamin_aids_fertilityWomen's fertility could be improved by increased use of a vitamin found in oily fish and eggs, according to a study. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:09:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breast_cancer_care_needs_left_unmetThe health system is failing to provide essential care to thousands of Britons with advanced breast cancer, research suggests. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:20:02 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/exercise_helps_with_labour_painLabour could be a much easier process for women who have regularly taken aquarobic classes during their pregnancy compared with women who have not, according to new research. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:13:06 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/science_breakthrough_for_childlessIn a breakthrough for childless couples scientists have developed a method of testing the quality of sperm. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:12:58 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_deprivation_gap_in_ukWomen living in deprived areas of the UK are more likely to develop cervical cancer than women who are more well off, according to a report. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:08:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/teen_pregnancies_may_have_risenFigures show that the number of teenage pregnancies may have increased, despite efforts by the Government to reduce numbers by half by 2010. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:14:09 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/plans_for_overthecounter_pillPharmacists may be given the same powers as GPs if a pilot scheme for women to get the Pill over the counter is successful, it has been revealed. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:06:26 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/concerns_over_embryo_storage_timeA mother of two is calling for the period for keeping fertilised eggs for surrogate births to be increased. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:10:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/drugs_stockpiled_to_beat_flu_crisisHealth secretary Alan Johnson has stockpiled enough anti-viral drugs to treat pregnant women in the event of a flu pandemic, it has been announced. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:29:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/midwife_shortage_serious_says_nmcA national midwifery council has warned that Britain is suffering from "a serious shortage of midwives". Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:48:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/hiv_gel_treatment_does_not_workA seaweed-based anti-HIV treatment for women does not work, according to a study by researchers Stephanie Skoler-Karpoff and Barbara Friedland published in The Lancet. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:00:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/healthyfood_cash_for_motherstobeHelping to provide a healthy diet for mothers-to-be is the main focus of the Government's ??190 Health in Pregnancy Grant. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:22:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/alcohol_linked_to_premature_birthDoctors say women who drink early in a pregnancy are increasing the risk of having a premature baby. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:22:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/compounds_in_oil_attack_cancer_geneChemicals found in extra-virgin olive oil could be used to develop new treatments for breast cancer, it has been revealed. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:05:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/nonstick_chemicals_cut_fertilityA woman's fertility may be reduced by PFC chemicals used in non-stick pans, food packaging and clothing, say researchers at the University of California in Los Angeles. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:17:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/test_shows_breast_cancer_recoveryBreast cancer patients will be able to find out their chance of recovery with a new test developed by scientists. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:15:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/pulse_linked_to_heart_attack_riskWomen with a high resting pulse rate are more likely to have a heart attack, a study has revealed. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:34:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/hrt_doubles_risk_of_breast_cancerA study has found that women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are more at risk of developing breast cancer than women not given the treatment. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:32:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/fertilitydrug_cancer_link_rebuttedA woman's chances of developing ovarian cancer are not increased if she has been given drugs to treat infertility, according to a new, large-scale study. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:52:15 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/obese_firsttime_mothers_at_riskObese first-time mothers are at risk of having premature and low-birthweight babies and are more likely to suffer pre-eclampsia, research has revealed. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:42:14 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/gps_against_surgery_abortionsA poll has found one in three GPs would refuse to work in a surgery that offered abortions after it was suggested this month that polyclinics and GP surgeries should offer women easier access to the procedure. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:31:24 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/contraception_checker_launchedNHS Direct has launched an online "contraception checker" to help women who think they could be pregnant. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:27:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/obese_mums_raise_birth_defect_riskMothers-to-be who are obese are at greater risk of having a baby with birth defects including spina bifida. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:35:57 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/board_bans_breast_implant_boxerBoxing chiefs have banned a British fighter from the ring because of her breast implants, it has emerged. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:19:07 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/screening_putting_women_at_riskDoctors and health specialists have said women are being subjected to unnecessary surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy because of screening for breast cancer. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:17:48 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breastfeeding_may_help_ms_suffersA new study has suggested multiple sclerosis (MS) suffers who breastfeed are less likely to have relapses. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:08:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/poor_at_risk_of_cervical_cancerResearch has found women who live in deprived areas of south-east England are the most likely to develop cervical cancer of any demographic in the region. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:15:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/youngsters_get_std_test_incentiveYoung people in Herefordshire will be given a £5 shopping voucher if they take part in screening for a sexually transmitted disease. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:07:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cervical_cancer_diagnosis_fallingResearchers have revealed that women were twice as likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer 20 years ago than they are today. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:11:04 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/regular_drinking_raises_cancer_riskConsuming just one alcoholic drink a day increases the risk of cancer in women, a study has shown. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:10:06 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/teenage_pregnancies_on_the_riseDespite the Government pledging to halve teenage pregnancy rates by 2010, the number of under-16s falling pregnant increased by 6.5 per cent in just one year, according to the latest figures. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:02:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/lesbians_win_conception_battleA lesbian couple are to receive help from their local health authority in having a baby after threatening to sue for discrimination, according to reports. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:39:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/parent_rules_relaxed_for_ivf_womenWomen who have children via IVF will be given a wider choice in who they name as the second parent under new rules that will come into force next month. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:02:27 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/bio_bank_to_save_babies_livesA team of medical experts have launched a research project into repeated miscarriages and other pregnancy complications in a bid to save expectant parents the heartache of a lost pregnancy. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:54:48 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/obesity_gene_has_links_to_pcosPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women could be caused by the gene which instigates obesity, a study has shown. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:57:48 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/antistd_vaccine_scheme_expandedThe Welsh Assembly Government has announced girls between the ages of 14 and 18 will be offered a jab to immunise them against a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) that can lead to cervical cancer. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:56:25 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/kiss_therapy_could_boost_fertilityWomen`s fertility could be given a boost through a little "kiss" therapy, a study has shown. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:48:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breast_cancer_needs_more_attentionResearch has found that 60 per cent of women in the UK with advanced "metastatic" breast cancer (MBC) think the condition receives too little public attention. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:44:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/concerns_over_testtube_babiesThe Government's watchdog on fertility issues is to warn couples seeking IVF treatment that children born as a result are 30 per cent more likely to suffer from certain health problems and genetic flaws. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:36:23 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/morningafter_pill_ordered_by_textLater this year, schoolgirls will be able to use their mobile phones to send a text requesting the morning-after pill. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:32:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/test_may_predict_spread_of_cancerScientists believe that a simple laboratory test can identify breast cancer that is likely to spread, helping doctors target at-risk patients. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:08:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_vaccine_takeup_rate_hailedFigures from the Scottish Government have revealed a high uptake of the cervical cancer vaccine among schoolgirls across the country. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:55:26 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/diamond_backs_healthy_body_imagesA new campaign to promote healthy body images in the media is being backed by TV presenter Anne Diamond, who battled with her own weight for years. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:51:32 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/two_new_cancer_genes_uncoveredThe number of gene variants known to affect the likelihood of being diagnosed with breast cancer now stands at 13 after two more were recently discovered. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:32:25 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/mums_anxiety_link_to_babys_stressBabies could be poor at sleeping if their mother had depression or anxiety during pregnancy, new research has suggested. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:26:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/grapefruit_slimmer_nearly_loses_legA woman on the contraceptive pill trying out an extreme grapefruit diet had to attend hospital after nearly losing her leg when she developed a blood clot, it has been revealed. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:59:25 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/sunbeds_blamed_for_cancer_increaseA fatal love of sunbeds has been blamed for a huge increase in the deadliest kind of skin cancer among women in their 20s. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:49:56 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/eggs_created_from_ovary_stem_cellsWomen made infertile from cancer treatments have been offered new hope of raising a family after eggs were created using stem cells from ovaries, it has been revealed. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:57:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/more_women_having_ivf_treatmentFigures show significantly more women are having fertility treatment in the UK compared with the early 1990s. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:19:38 GMThttpPostnatal depression may be more common among mothers of twins or triplets than other new mums, new research suggests. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:13:51 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/prenatal_exercise_helps_babiesThe lungs and nervous systems of babies may be strengthened if mothers exercise during pregnancy, according to research from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB). Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:01:34 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/duchess_in_childbirth_deaths_callThe Duchess of York has called for more to be done to prevent women worldwide dying during childbirth. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:30:03 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breastfeeding_cuts_heart_diseaseResearch suggests that women who breastfeed are less likely to suffer heart attacks, stroke or heart disease in later life. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:07:38 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/statin_drugs_may_help_breast_cancerBreast cancer resistance to hormone therapy could be stopped by cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to a new study. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:54:38 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/doctor_fails_to_make_cloned_babyAn American fertility doctor has said 11 cloned human embryos were transferred into the wombs of four women in an attempt to create the world's first cloned baby. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:24:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/surge_in_demand_for_smear_testsAn increase in demand for cervical screening after Jade Goody's public battle with cancer has resulted in woman waiting up to two months for smear tests. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:41:17 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/increase_in_nhs_hospital_birthsThe number of babies being born in NHS hospitals has increased, new figures have revealed. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:27:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealtth/womens_sex_therapy_questionedA medical publication has questioned the effectiveness of a testosterone patch designed to boost women's flagging sex drive. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:32:43 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/bingedrinking_gender_gap_closingThe number of binge-drinking women has reportedly doubled in recent years, with one in six female drinkers aged over 16 now drinking too much. Wed, 06 May 2009 03:28:00 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/royal_visit_inspires_newborns_nameA newborn baby has been named after the Queen following a royal visit to a Londonderry hospital. Thu, 07 May 2009 11:38:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/90yearold_helps_deliver_babyA 90-year-old grandmother who thought her days of being a midwife were long past was unexpectedly sought to bring her own great-grandchild into the world. Fri, 08 May 2009 09:03:51 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/girl_8_treated_for_ovarian_cancerFamily and friends have launched a fundraising campaign for an eight-year girl diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Thu, 21 May 2009 12:10:29 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/early_menopause_may_be_geneticGenetic pointers to early menopause have been discovered at four different sites on chromosomes 19 and 20 after research involving 10,339 women in the Netherlands. Tue, 26 May 2009 12:53:39 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_checks_may_improve_survivalResearchers claim carrying out more checks during surgery could improve breast cancer survival rates. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:55:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/girls_unsure_of_cervical_cancer_factsResearch has found that one in three girls are unaware of the causes of cervical cancer despite former Big Brother star Jade Goody raising the profile of the disease. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:07:04 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/risks_for_older_mothers_highlightedLeading doctors have warned that the risks of delaying motherhood are not being taken seriously by many women. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:15:59 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/no_age_change_to_cervical_screeningThe Government has decided not to lower the age at which women are screened for cervical cancer despite efforts by campaigners. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:42:17 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/nuts_help_reduce_heart_diseaseWomen with Type 2 diabetes could reduce their risk of heart disease by eating nuts, research has suggested. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:56:44 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/new_technique_to_cut_biopsiesThe number of unnecessary biopsies performed on benign tumours could be dramatically reduced with the use of a new technique for analysing breast lesions, scientists claim. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/euro_clinics_ignore_safety_rulesA report has revealed that eastern European fertility clinics are ignoring safety guidelines by using multiple embryos to make women pregnant. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:33:47 GMT