Ally Hensley, acclaimed writer, speaker, and global MRKH advocate, has announced the launch of her debut memoir, VAGINA UNCENSORED: A Memoir of Missing Parts. Combining raw honesty and unflinching courage, the book sees Hensley delve into the depths of her personal experience with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome (MRKH), a rare congenital condition that affects over 10,000 British women, Continue Reading
The Menstrual Health Project has launched an anonymous nationwide survey to gather first-hand insights into the menstrual health education people received while in school across the UK. This initiative welcomes responses from individuals of all ages, regardless of whether they are still in education, to ensure that a wide variety of experiences are represented. Understanding Continue Reading
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has published its annual snapshot of regulatory work for the year. Today’s State of the Fertility Sector 2023/24 report showed that incidents in the UK fertility sector remain rare, with over 99% of the almost 100,000 cycles being carried out without incident. The report provides a snapshot of Continue Reading
At four weeks postpartum, I returned to work. It’s a decision that many have questioned and even glorified, and I understand why. But I want to make one thing clear: this isn’t a glorification of hustle culture. My return is a reflection of the broken system that fails to support new mothers, especially those who Continue Reading
At Cysters, we are dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, raising awareness, and providing vital support for those facing reproductive and mental health challenges. Our mission thrives because of the passion and commitment of volunteers who work alongside us to create lasting change. Now, more than ever, we are expanding, and we need compassionate individuals like Continue Reading
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
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
