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After decades of women carrying contraceptive responsibility, advancements in the development of male contraceptives could see products approved for use within the next few years, with the potential to shift the burden of birth control. For all the freedoms that come with it, for decades, women have borne the brunt of the responsibility for birth [...]

London-based biotechnology company BoobyBiome has raised £2.5m in seed funding for its infant feeding solutions. The funding round was led by specialist deep tech investor Empirical Ventures, alongside The Helm, XFactor Ventures, Lavender Ventures, Kayan Ventures, and Evenlode Investment, with influential angels including Dominic Hollamby, Lord Ara Darzi, Yael Cohen, Vanessa Colomar, and others. Founded [...]

Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome face long waits for diagnosis and poor access to treatment, a parliamentary report has warned. More than a third of women with PCOS waited over four years for a diagnosis, according to findings from the all-party parliamentary group. After being diagnosed, 38 per cent said they were not offered any [...]

Women using their partner's egg in co-IVF treatment may face higher risks of complications for themselves and their babies, research suggests. The review of more than 9,000 patients found increased risks of pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes, alongside lower birth weights, despite higher live birth rates. Co-IVF, or reciprocal IVF, lets women in same-sex relationships share [...]

Thousands of pregnant women in England with type 1 diabetes will receive a pregnancy-specific artificial pancreas to help manage blood glucose and protect maternal and baby health. The hybrid closed loop system combines an insulin pump, glucose sensor and mobile phone algorithm. It calculates and delivers insulin around the clock, and uniquely allows women to [...]

Autistic women face serious gaps in menopause support and healthcare, with many reporting poor treatment and a lack of tailored information, a new review shows. The analysis found many were unaware of symptoms when they began, struggled to access appropriate care and often had negative experiences with health services. Three main issues emerged: poor knowledge [...]

Post-menopausal women show higher cholesterol even in populations with the world’s healthiest hearts, suggesting menopause affects cardiovascular health everywhere. Researchers studying the Tsimane, a forager-horticultural community in the Bolivian Amazon with exceptionally low heart disease rates, found their post-menopausal women had rises in blood lipids – fats in the blood such as cholesterol that contribute [...]

Better detection and management of malnutrition and muscle loss could improve treatment results for women with ovarian cancer, new research has found. The study involved a 24-item survey of 57 healthcare professionals across Australia, looking at awareness of nutrition issues, screening practices and barriers to support at diagnosis, during treatment and after treatment. Weight loss, [...]

Nearly one in 12 women going through menopause report workplace discrimination, with many leaving careers or missing promotions, international research shows. The study of 13,800 workers across six countries found more than a third faced negative workplace impacts, ranging from reduced productivity to fear of telling colleagues. The study aims to track changing attitudes across [...]

Sara Davies, acclaimed TV broadcaster and trailblazing entrepreneur, will be joining Women’s Health Week Europe as a guest speaker to open the main event at Women’s Health Week Europe this October. The announcement marks a significant moment for women’s health innovation, as one of the UK’s most recognisable investors steps onto the WHW stage to spotlight the [...]