To mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which runs until January 29, Dr Rachel Mackey offers an update on diagnosing, treating and preventing the condition
Exposure to pesticides may lower fertility
January 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Workplace exposure to plasticisers and pesticides may lower a woman’s fertility and increase her chances of having a lower-birthweight baby, researchers have found.
Treating and managing cervical cancer
January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr Elaine Burke and Dr Bryan T Hennessy outline the pathology of cervical cancer and the treatment methods for early- and advanced-stage disease.
Ultrasound will not be mandatory
January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gary Culliton examines new clinical guidelines for ultrasound diagnosis of early pregnancy miscarriage.
Maternal exposure to mobile phones is linked to children’s behavioural problems
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Pregnant mums who regularly use mobile phones may be more likely to have children with behavioural problems, particularly if those children start using mobile phones early themselves, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The researchers based their findings on more than 28,000 seven-year-olds and their mothers who were part [...]
Maternal vaccination is linked with flu protection
December 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Babies with mothers who receive influenza vaccines while pregnant appear less likely to be infected with flu in their first six months of life, according to a new report. The report followed a study of a non-randomised observational cohort of children on Navajo and White Mountain Apache Indian reservations, where children have a higher rate [...]
Generational link found for hyperemesis gravidarum
June 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Women whose mother suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum are three times more likely to suffer from the extremely serious and severe form of morning sickness, Norwegian researchers have found. The team from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health noted that hyperemesis was previously thought to be caused by psychological issues, “such as an unconscious rejection of [...]
Hormone treatment shows potential to reverse some types of infertility
April 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Twice-weekly injections of the hormone kisspeptin may provide a new treatment to restore fertility in some women, according to research presented last month at the Society for Endocrinology BES meeting in Manchester. The findings show that twice-weekly injections can lead to increases in the levels of sex hormones, which control the menstrual cycle. This is [...]
Polycystic ovary syndrome
March 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan examines the diagnosis and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, accounting for between 7 per cent and 10 per cent of presentations, and is a major cause of infertility. PCOS can present in any age during [...]
Net health benefit from contraceptive pill
March 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Women who have ever used the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to die from any cause, including all cancers and heart disease, compared with ‘never users’, researchers have claimed. The results of a new study show a slightly higher risk in women under 45 years old who are current or recent users of the [...]
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