Womens Health

Queensland public high school students will get free period products such as tampons and sanitary pads from July. The state government has been trialling vending

A less painful, home-grown and much cheaper version of traditional IVF is now available for Australian women hoping to have a baby. The Royal Hospital for Women

Legislation to make abortion legal throughout the United States has been defeated in the US Senate amid solid Republican opposition. Democrats had sought to

A leak of draft court documents reveals Roe v. Wade – which has broadly guaranteed abortion rights in the United States since 1973 – may be overturned.

Abortion rights protesters have rallied in cities around the United States, vowing to fight to ensure terminating a pregnancy remains a legal option for women nationwide.

Antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. They’re used to treat many different bacterial

Senator Kimberley Kitching's early death highlights the need for major change to Australia's clinical guidelines to address the disparity between men and women when

Women in Australia are more likely to have an unplanned caesarean birth if they give birth in a private hospital rather

NSW public schools will begin providing free tampons and pads for students. The state wide rollout, due to be completed by the end of June at a cost of $30

The European Medicines Agency's safety committee says it is reviewing reports of heavy menstrual bleeding and absence of menstruation from women who had received COVID-19

The journey through pregnancy is an incredible and beautiful time in a couple’s life. It can also be a time of much change and upheaval, which can lead

Women are not being offered the mental health support they need after experiencing a miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy, despite healthcare workers recognising

Women are particularly vulnerable under Tasmania's "stressed" regional healthcare system, with long wait times, high turnover of locum doctors, and lack of childcare

The period after birth of a child is supposed to be a time of great happiness for women. However, a significant number of new mothers will experience

Patients attending NSW's main family planning organisation will now be asked about whether anyone is interfering with their reproductive choices.

Specialist women’s health nurses play a crucial role in counteracting the taboo that still exists around women’s health issues, and empowering patients with information

More than 2,100 babies are stillborn in Australia every year – a statistic that hasn’t changed in nearly 30 years. A Queensland professor and her

BreastScreen NSW clinics will gradually re-open to provide free mammograms

UNSW’s annual IVF report has revealed the latest numbers and trends in assisted reproductive technology. IVF success rates have improved significantly

A couple who lost their baby son have made it their mission to educate prospective parents on steps to reduce the risk of stillbirth. The moment