Women’s Health

June Shannon writes that the HPV Vaccine is safe, effective and saves young lives

The analysis included postmenopausal women aged 50 to 79 who were enrolled in the Women's Health Initiative trials

HPV vaccine guards against 70% of cervical cancer cases

Taking the contraceptive pill is linked to a lowered risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a misleading name for a common problem experienced by many women

Study suggests use of such medications while pregnant may be safer than previously thought

Laparoscopic hysterectomy is associated with less morbidity and results in better recovery than open operations

Global Gag Rule prevents US-funded organisations from providing, or advocating for abortion care abroad

Heavy lifting and evening/night/rotating shift patterns were associated with poorer egg quality

300 cases are diagnosed annually in Ireland and 90 women die from the disease