Women’s sport: Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries

Women’s sport: Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries

Getty Images The Euros are reaching their conclusion in a massive summer across women’s sport. But away from the drama and excitement on the pitch, there is also a scientific revolution taking place. Teams of scientists are researching the unique ways that elite sport affects the female body – how breasts alter the way you … Read more

Women’s sport: Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries

Women’s sport: Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries

Getty Images England striker Chloe Kelly celebrates her goal during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final between England and Germany The Euros are reaching their conclusion in a massive summer across women’s sport. But away from the drama and excitement on the pitch, there is also a scientific revolution taking place. Teams of scientists are … Read more

Women’s health campaigners want results for pelvic mesh victims

Women’s health campaigners want results for pelvic mesh victims

Harriet Heywood BBC News, Cambridgeshire BBC Pelvic mesh was used to give weak or damaged tissue extra support and treat incontinence in women for many years A woman has criticised the government for “dragging its feet” when it came to making reforms for women harmed by pelvic mesh implants. Five years ago, the Cumberlege First … Read more

The doctor fighting for women’s health on Ukraine’s front line

The doctor fighting for women’s health on Ukraine’s front line

Serhii Baksheiev Dr Baksheiev has carried out over 1,000 gynaecological examinations in his mobile ambulance since 2022 In a rural village close to the Ukrainian front line, a group of women queue quietly outside a purple and white ambulance, waiting to be seen by a doctor with his shaved head dyed the blue and yellow … Read more

Surrey NHS holding free lessons on women’s health

Surrey NHS holding free lessons on women’s health

A series of free GP-led online sessions are being held for people in Surrey to learn about women’s health conditions. The next webinar will take place on Tuesday evening and will discuss polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Later this year, there will be three further meetings to discuss endometriosis, fertility, cervical … Read more

Chats about menopause and women’s health at free Wolverhampton event

Chats about menopause and women’s health at free Wolverhampton event

Women will be able to speak to medical specialists about issues such as the menopause, sexual health and mental health at a free event next month. The two-hour session is due to take place at the Penn Manor Medical Practice, an NHS GP surgery in Wolverhampton, from 10:00 BST on 5 July. GP Shivaleela Bailwad … Read more

Minister starting to take women’s health seriously – Scrutiny

Minister starting to take women’s health seriously – Scrutiny

Ammar Ebrahim BBC Jersey political reporter BBC Health Minister Tom Binet faced questions from a scrutiny panel Jersey’s health minister is “finally understanding the issues facing women’s health”, the head of Jersey’s Health and Social Scrutiny Panel says. Deputy Louise Doublet made the comments after a public hearing where Tom Binet faced questions from a … Read more