Beauty influencer Jessica Pettway died aged 36 from cervical cancer after multiple incorrect medical diagnoses. The prominent beauty, fashion and lifestyle YouTube star passed away on March 11, 2024, just nine months after she was diagnosed with Stage 3 cervical cancer. The influencer broke the news of her shock diagnosis to fans on social media after Continue Reading
Endometriosis UK urges improvement to deteriorating diagnosis times Getting a diagnosis for endometriosis now takes almost a year longer than before the pandemic, according to new research published by the charity Endometriosis UK during Endometriosis Action Month 2024 (March). A new study shows that diagnosis times in the UK have significantly worsened over the last Continue Reading
By Helen Juffs My menopause story is long, and it isn’t pretty – it actually might scare and worry – so I want to start by saying there is good news too! It is SO much easier to get menopause support now. There are Facebook Groups, Instagram, or Podcasts targeted at an increasingly wide demographic Continue Reading
CYSTERS PRESENTS: MARGINALISED AND MENOPAUSAL A leading reproductive and mental health charity has announced their inaugural reproductive themed event, Marginalised and Menopausal. Designed to shed light on the unique needs and experiences of historically marginalised communities during their journey through the menopause, the event will feature talks from a host of keynote speakers, including This Continue Reading
A doctor has shut down five myths that have been circulating online about how to balance hormones as searches for shortcuts skyrocket. In the last year, the hashtag #hormonebalancing has gained more than 21 million views on the popular video-sharing app – but you shouldn’t believe everything you see online. Dr. Emilee Wayne, Licensed Naturopathic Physician Continue Reading
Thousands of women and those assigned female at birth could have a better quality of life following the result of new research into pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when pelvic organs, such as the bladder or uterus, descend and bulge into the vaginal wall due to weakened pelvic floor support. It is a Continue Reading
NHS England boss vows to eradicate cervical cancers by 2040 and urges people to attend screenings Experts have backed NHS England’s promise to eliminate cervical cancer cases by 2040 following an announcement from boss Amanda Pritchard. There are currently around 2,600 women, and those assigned female at birth, a year in England are diagnosed with Continue Reading
Patients undergoing fertility treatment now have better information on whether ‘add-on’ treatments will improve their chances of having a baby as well as other outcomes, as the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) launches its new ratings. Patients are offered add-ons with the claim that they will increase the success of their treatment but the Continue Reading
Sharing her own experiences of living with endometriosis, Emily Morrison highlights the ‘triple injustice’ in knowledge and evidence, gender identity, and social policy that perpetuate health inequity. This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) brought mixed feelings for me. My appreciation for the activism that has continued to drive women’s rights since 1909 sits alongside my Continue Reading
8 things I’ve learnt since my miscarriage This piece contains material of a highly sensitive nature including miscarriage, loss and bereavement that may be triggering for some individuals. Please do get in touch if you feel you need to talk to someone further. This was a piece I never thought I’d write. I’m not a Continue Reading
