Drug that can halve breast cancer risk offered to 289,000 women in England Anastrozole to be made available to women who have been through the menopause and have family history of breast cancer The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
Tories ‘failing women’ as gynaecology waiting times treble in a decade Exclusive: Thousands living in extreme pain as average waiting time for treatment in England rises from 4.8 to 15.6 weeks The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022
Scientists develop more accurate test for cervical cancer The test performed better than currently available methods for detecting women with advanced cell changes who need treatment. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Woman whose horrifying periods saw her bleed every day for 11 months finally gets answer Morag Smith, 27, has suffered with horrendous periods since she was 16. She was told by doctors that it was just something she would have to deal with but a chance encounter with a colleague saw her determined to get the diagnosis she deserved Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022
Questions you should ask your GP if you're concerned about your periods and gynae problems Research shows one in four people have felt not listened to in a gynae health appointment - checklist shows how you can prepare for GP appointments so it feels less daunting Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022
New womb cancer test could cut diagnosis time and reduce need for procedures New research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has found that low-cost PCR test that took samples from the cervix or vagina successfully detected womb cancer. Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022
More than 50% of Brits DON'T know where the vagina is, survey finds Sex education was only made a compulsory part of the curriculum in UK schools three years ago, and only then did they become obligated to educate children on topics such as genital anatomy Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022
Children as young as 7 to be taught about 5 types of gynaecological cancer Lessons will also cover smear tests, HPV and female genital mutilation Wales Online · Aug 4, 2022
Charity launches gynaecological health lessons as research finds ‘knowledge gap’ A charity has launched a lesson plan series to plug what is says is a gynaecological health ‘knowledge gap’. The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022
‘I just ignored the pile of letters’: As cervical cancer rates rise why are women avoiding smear tests? Sophie Gallagher asks – is the ‘Jade Goody effect’ a distant memory? The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022
Women with Angelina Jolie gene could be monitored for breast cancer risk – study Drug could help women with inherited faulty gene avoid potentially avoid drastic surgery Wales Online · Jun 14, 2022
Nine gynaecological problems it’s always worth getting checked The Be Gynae Aware campaign aims to empower all women and people with gynaecological organs Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022