Menstrual & gynaecological health

Menopausal women using hormone therapy reported healthier diet, exercise and sleep habits than non-users in a study of more than 10,000 women. The menopause transition is associated with a higher risk of chronic health conditions and symptoms including hot flushes and problems affecting the urinary and genital systems. Hormone therapy is often used to manage [...]

Vipoglanstat has reached the halfway point for patient recruitment in a phase 2 endometriosis trial. Gesynta Pharma said 50 per cent of the target of 190 patients have been randomised in the NOVA trial. The study is evaluating vipoglanstat, described by the company as a novel, non-hormonal, non-opioid drug candidate for the treatment of endometriosis. [...]

A weight loss jab may improve fertility outcomes in women with PMOS, early findings from an ongoing clinical trial suggest. The proof-of-concept analysis found that injectable semaglutide may offer reproductive benefits while also addressing obesity and metabolic dysfunction. It is the first report to examine how injectable semaglutide may improve reproductive outcomes in women with [...]

Apple announced menopause and perimenopause tracking for its Health app at WWDC 2026, with symptom logging and cycle alerts for some users. The update expands the app’s cycle tracking beyond fertility and menstrual periods. If logged cycle patterns suggest a user may be experiencing perimenopause, the app will send a notification prompting a conversation with [...]

A non-profit has launched an endometriosis documentary featuring Amy Schumer and Marilyn Monroe as it pushes for changes in how the condition is treated and understood. The Endometriosis Collective has launched to change how endometriosis is researched, treated and understood, starting with a documentary featuring stories from people including Amy Schumer and Marilyn Monroe. The [...]

Article produced in association with Spital Clinic Feeling permanently tired has become so normal for so many women that most of us have stopped questioning it. But one of the most common reasons behind it is also one of the easiest to miss - and one of the most satisfying to fix. The tiredness that [...]

Supermarket loyalty card data suggests more than a quarter of women buying menstrual products also buy pain relief at the same time. The findings also suggest women in lower-income areas are significantly less likely to do so, pointing to disparities in access to over-the-counter pain relief across England. The study was led by [...]

Wearable technology could revolutionise how women understand and manage their menstrual and hormonal health, according to a major new review that assessed dozens of studies involving data from millions of participants. The review, which examined 40 studies with cohorts ranging from small pilot groups to nearly 19 million participants, found that devices such as the [...]

Sweden is exploring domestic production of oestrogen patches as shortages continue to disrupt menopause treatment. Two government agencies have been asked to examine whether transdermal oestrogen patches could be made in the country. Transdermal treatments deliver medicine through the skin, most commonly through patches, gels or sprays. They provide a continuous low dose of hormones. [...]

Oestrogen loss in brain tissue may help explain memory decline after menopause and women’s higher Alzheimer’s risk, a preclinical study suggests. The findings suggest females may be especially sensitive to the loss of brain oestrogen in old age. Scientists said the work could point to future treatments focused on restoring the brain’s supportive environment before [...]