Fertility patients can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of fertility treatment in the UK, as the HFEA launches its third National Patient Survey. The survey will explore the patient experience, from accessing GP services through to patients’ most recent fertility treatment. The HFEA is asking patients to help identify how the experience Continue Reading
I’m now a month into recovering from my C-section, and it’s been quite a journey. Living in a larger body has added its own set of challenges, but I’ve come to understand that healing requires patience, care, and some practical strategies. Thankfully, I had an amazing community to lean on for advice. So these below Continue Reading
Period Product Scheme – A Sector Response to the Extension of the scheme in England to July 2025: “Good news, but far from enough to address the reality of period inequity” Department for Education Overview Whilst we applaud the decision to extend the period product scheme in England to July 2025, far more needs to Continue Reading
● Award-winning UK gynaecological health company Daye is launching an at-home HPV tampon-based testing kit ● Thepioneering kit enables women and AFAB individuals to test for 14 high-risk HPV infections ● 99.8%ofcervical cancer cases are caused by persistent high-risk HPV infections, while the virus is also linked to throat and oral cancer, as well as Continue Reading
A new survey (YouGov) commissioned by the UK’s leading gynaecological cancer charity The Eve Appeal has revealed a lack of understanding about what a cervical screening test is for and a range of barriers to attending a screening appointment when offered it. Out of the 1070 women surveyed, 9 in every 10 (92%) said they Continue Reading
PCOS is a common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age, characterised by hormonal imbalances that can lead to various symptoms, including irregular periods and ovarian cysts. (1) Existing research has highlighted an association between the difficulties and psychological stress, women of colour face, when trying to cope with this condition, with an exacerbation of Continue Reading
A time to celebrate being proud of being disabled Details of the first Birmingham Disability Festival, hosted by Birmingham City University (BCU) on Saturday 6t July, have been announced today. Created by Birmingham Disability Festival Committee (BDFC), this FREE inaugural event showcases a wide range of disabled talent through performances, sport, interactive games and disabled Continue Reading
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Birth Trauma has released a groundbreaking report that sheds light on the critical state of maternity services in the UK – Listen to Mums:Ending the Postcode Lottery on Perinatal Care This comprehensive inquiry highlights the devastating impact of birth trauma on mothers and their families and proposes a series of Continue Reading
Researchers at the University of Oxford Department of Primary Care are looking for healthcare professionals to participate in an online interview (30-45 minutes) about experiences of treating patients with recurrent vulvovaginal thrush. We are looking for clinicians seeing people in general practice and sexual health in the UK and who have experience of seeing patients with thrush. A Continue Reading
While conversations around menopause are thankfully becoming more frequent, experts are asserting that women from marginalised communities are still being left without a voice. With a lack of research and support for the unique experiences of marginalised women, a harsh reality is being exposed: menopause equality is far from being achieved. Despite menopause affecting 51% Continue Reading
