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Millions of women in the UK say their menstrual cycle influences key decisions about how they live, from what they wear to when they exercise. A survey of 5,000 women found that 51 per cent felt their periods affected daily choices, with 32 per cent planning sexual activity around their cycle and 21 per cent [...]

High blood pressure during pregnancy may raise the risk of seizures in children, according to new research. The condition, known as gestational hypertension, affects nearly 16 per cent of pregnancies in the US. It has previously been linked to complications such as stillbirth and premature birth, largely due to reduced blood flow through the placenta. [...]

A Cumbria Police inspector has received an award for her decade-long effort to bring menopause workplace policies into force. Inspector Diane Bradbury was presented with the Women in Policing Award at the first Cumbria Police Federation Recognition Awards for her role in developing and implementing the force’s Menopause and Hormonal Change Policy and Procedure. The [...]

A chemical linked to fertility problems has been found in 31 of 32 major rivers tested across the UK, raising concern over widespread environmental exposure. The substance, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), is part of a group known as PFAS – or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – often referred to as 'forever chemicals' because they can take [...]

A new trial will test whether workplace-based exercise can ease the transition back to work for women recovering from breast cancer treatment. An initial 12-week study will monitor 90 women who have completed breast cancer treatment and returned to work, tracking their physical activity levels, fatigue, mood, pain and workplace performance. The programme aims to [...]

A new training programme in Wales is helping GPs to recognise the symptoms of endometriosis earlier, the Welsh Government says. The Endometriosis in Primary Care training has led to a 43 per cent improvement in GP knowledge of the condition, which affects around one in 10 women of reproductive age and causes tissue similar to [...]

Femtech World explores the latest research developments in women’s health. Global study underscores overlooked health changes during menopause A new study has highlighted critical and often overlooked changes in women’s health during menopause. Drawing from anonymised data from 1.12 million females across the globe, the analysis reveals significant transformations in sleep quality, body composition, and [...]

Women's Health Week Europe has unveiled its Agenda at a Glance for 2025, revealing an ambitious programme designed to tackle the most critical challenges facing the women's health sector today. The preview showcases a carefully curated lineup of sessions covering the full spectrum of women's health commercialization, from early-stage funding strategies to successful market exits. [...]

A couple who had been trying to conceive for 19 years have become the first to achieve pregnancy using an artificial intelligence system designed to detect sperm in men with azoospermia – a condition where no sperm are visible in semen. The pregnancy was announced in March 2025 by doctors at Columbia University Fertility Center. [...]

By Chaitra Vedullapalli We’re asking the wrong question. For years, leaders have been told to “pursue happiness” — for themselves, for their teams, for their culture. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Happiness is an outcome, not a strategy. And chasing it often leads to burnout, not fulfillment. What we should be pursuing is something deeper, [...]