Womens Health

A new diagnosis for endometriosis could soon be found thanks to research at the University of Sydney. Endometriosis

A new more effective HPV vaccine cuts the rate of cervical cancer by a further 23 per cent, a global clinical trial has shown. The eradication

Pregnant mothers with pre-eclampsia may encounter health challenges later in life, a new study suggests. The pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia

Australian women with breast implants are encouraged to consult their surgeon about the risk of a rare form of lymphoma. The number of Australian

A US study has revived the argument about what is the best age for women to start having regular mammograms. When a woman turns 40 is the optimal

Nearly nine out of 10 women who begin IVF before the age of 30 will have a baby after the seventh cycle. With infertility affecting about one-in-six

Women who reach menopause before the age of 40 are nearly four times as likely to develop type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The younger

Experts recommend pregnant women do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week to help reduce the risk of a C-section and diabetes.

A new study suggesting that men and women are affected differently by sleep disorders could have a significant impact on the current Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) review in

Pregnancy complications pre-eclampsia significantly increases a woman's chances of developing heart disease later in life, warns The Heart Foundation.

A new report shows a surprising and worrying variation in the rates of hysterectomy across Australia. Large variations in the rates of hysterectomies

Researchers are one step closer to identifying genes linked to a gynaecological disease affecting one in 10 Australian women. A global study

Doctors at The Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne have begun prescribing pregnant women at high risk of pre-eclampsia with low doses of aspirin.

As obesity rates rise in Australia, the administration of epidurals for pregnant women become a concern among anaesthetists. Losing weight

HPV vaccination and screening will prevent thousands of women developing a rare type of cervical cancer. More than 6000 cases of a rare, hard-to-detect

Victoria Salmon, University

New Australian research suggests drinking just half a bottle of wine every week significantly increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women.

Both sex selection and commercial surrogacy remain 'ethically unacceptable' under the 2017 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) guidelines.

A study of almost 1.5 million children has found the risk of epilepsy almost doubled among those born to severely obese mums. Being

The NT parliament has passed laws decriminalising abortion and legalising medical termination, bringing the Territory in line with the rest of Australia.