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£13m NHS bill for ‘mismanagement’ of menstrual bleeds

Written by | 24 Dec 2025

A landmark UK study has revealed that acute heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is placing a significant hidden burden on the NHS, with around £13 million spent annually on […]

Depression more common among women with gynecological disorders

Written by | 22 Dec 2025

Gynaecological disorders such as endometriosis, PCOS, and menstrual irregularities are common and often associated with pain and disruption to everyday life. They are typically diagnosed late, and many […]

Adult acne affects up to one-third of 35-year-old Finnish women

Written by | 10 Dec 2025

Adult acne is more common than often assumed. According to research from the University of Oulu, around 31 per cent of 35-year-old Finnish women have acne on the […]

Patients who discontinued GLP-1s had more weight gain, complications during pregnancy

Written by | 5 Dec 2025

In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular weight loss GLP-1 medications before or early in their pregnancy tended to gain […]

Two thirds of women gain too much or too little weight in pregnancy: Global study

Written by | 3 Dec 2025

Around two-thirds of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission […]

More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision

Written by | 20 Nov 2025

In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ended the federal constitutional right to abortion and returned authority to individual states […]

Demystifying menopause: expert insights from Dr Louise Newson

Written by | 5 Nov 2025

The management of menopause and perimenopause often presents healthcare professionals (HCPs) with questions that require careful, evidence-based responses. In this interview Dr. Louise Newson, a physician and female […]

FDA approves new menopause drug to treat hot flashes, night sweats

Written by | 3 Nov 2025

The federal Food and Drug Administration today approved a new menopause drug that reduces hot flashes and night sweats after the drug was successfully tested at UVA Health […]

Likelihood of being prescribed hormone therapy may depend on the type of provider seen

Written by | 26 Oct 2025

Not all healthcare professionals receive the same type of formal education. That may help explain the results of a new study which suggests that provider type and specialty […]

Female Hormone Deficiency: A new framework for menopause management

Written by | 22 Oct 2025

In this interview Dr. Louise Newson, a physician and female hormone specialist, author and researcher, explains how current clinical understanding and management of menopause often fall short.  In […]

Pharmacist-led menopause clinics in the NHS

Written by | 24 Sep 2025

The provision of accessible and specialised menopause care within the National Health Service (NHS) has historically faced significant challenges, often leaving patients to navigate long waits or resort […]

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs pose hidden risks for young women

Written by | 17 Sep 2025

Women taking popular weight-loss medications during their reproductive years may be unaware of associated risks to pregnancy and unborn babies, warn Flinders University researchers. A new study has […]

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