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Article produced in association with Spital Clinic Cervical screening saves thousands of lives from cervical cancer in the UK every year. The programme has changed significantly in recent years, and understanding what it now involves — and what your results actually mean — is probably the most useful preparation you can do before your appointment. [...]

A new NHS North West pathway aims to improve treatment and cut waits for people with endometriosis. The pathway, launched in Cheshire and Merseyside, brings together primary care, secondary care and public health to reduce waiting times and recognise the condition earlier. Endometriosis affects one in 10 women aged 15 to 45 and currently takes [...]

The deadline to enter the third annual Femtech World Awards is just over a week away (April 17). The Startup of the Year award exists to shine a spotlight on early-stage companies that are tackling women's health with boldness, creativity and real-world impact. The winning startup will be one that's demonstrating serious potential to transform [...]

Australian startup Proseek Bio has raised AU$1.5m in an oversubscribed seed round to commercialise its ovarian cancer blood test. With up to 80 per cent of surgeries for suspected ovarian cancer coming back benign, the company says better diagnostics are urgently needed. Proseek Bio says its test is designed to support earlier and more precise [...]

Article produced in association with London Pregnancy Clinic and Pouch Health A woman attending a private pregnancy scan will often leave her appointment with a printed photograph and a verbal summary of findings. The detailed report, together with the full image set, may follow by email days later, or may require a login to a [...]

A cooling bracelet for menopause relief is entering Ireland's growing non-medical women's health tech market. The MyCelsius bracelet, worn like a wrist watch, entered the Irish market on 7 April 2026 and has been co-developed by Aonghus O'Donovan. It works by cooling users' wrists by 10C in under 10 seconds and is designed [...]

Women with diabetes are less likely to get preventive care than those without the condition, a UCLA-led study suggests. The findings are based on an analysis of more than 40 studies from several countries. They highlight how physicians largely overlook the importance of these routine services for women who have diabetes mellitus, or DM, putting [...]

WUKA’s Tackle Anything campaign has officially reached their goal of supporting 6,000 girls across grassroots sports clubs in the UK - making a major milestone in the fight to keep girls in sport. WUKA believes no girl should have to stop playing because of her period. Yet for many young athletes, that’s still the reality. [...]

NICE has updated fertility guidance with a new endometriosis section for people struggling to conceive. This follows feedback received during public consultation, recognising for the first time that the condition requires its own tailored approach to fertility care, separate from other causes of infertility. Emma Cox, chief executive of Endometriosis UK, said: "This [...]

Women’s HealthX is convening a powerful lineup of pharmaceutical and biotech leaders, uniting global organisations including AstraZeneca, Bayer, Gilead, Chiesi, Eli Lilly, Alexion, and Daré Bioscience alongside 750+ senior clinicians, hospital leaders, insurers, and policy makers shaping the future of women’s health. As the women’s health market continues to evolve, the event provides a unique [...]