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Why are four out of five people with autoimmune diseases women?

Women account for a large majority of people with autoimmune diseases. Scientists have discovered a possible theory as to why.

wellbeing

'I felt shame': Former cancer patients on rebuilding after illness

With an expected 23 per cent increase in Europe over the next two decades, some say providing better emotional support to patients is key.

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COVID vaccine may have short-term impact on menstrual cycles - study

A French study found an increased but short-term risk of changes to women's menstrual cycles after they received the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

Healthcare

Black, female patients ‘less likely’ to be prioritised in emergencies

Patients who are white and male were more likely to be prioritised in accident and emergency departments, according to a new French study.

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France gives preliminary green light to endometriosis saliva test

The "Endotest" is already available in several other European countries, the biotech company behind it has said.

wellbeing

Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in new hope for a cure

A protein released by the foetus is thought to be linked to severe morning sickness. The discovery could lead to better treatment of the condition.

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EU gives green light to new drug to treat endometrial cancer

The new drug treatment for uterine cancer, which is already in use in France on an early access scheme, will be used in combination with chemotherapy.

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Is a new postpartum depression pill in the US leaving Europe behind?

The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) just approved an oral treatment for postnatal depression. What about in Europe?

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Can womb transplants help transgender women get pregnant?

Uterus transplants are pushing the boundaries of pregnancy and fuelling hopes among transgender women.

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Which European countries offer birth control pills over-the-counter

After the recent approval of over-the-counter birth control in the US, here are the European countries where birth control pills can be obtained without a prescription.

USA

US approves its first over-the-counter birth control pill

The US has approved its first over-the-counter birth control pill, broadening access to reproductive healthcare for millions.

Europe Decoded

Austria has a period poverty problem. Here’s why

Sanitary products are too expensive for many women while sexual education is also too outdated, NGOs say.

Health news

A new pill for hot flashes could change the field of menopause drugs

A new menopause drug called Veozah targets the brain, not hormones, to relieve women suffering from hot flashes.

Health news

This early blood test could uncover the true cause of pregnancy loss

The study, which has had 1,700 women participants so far, is looking to detect the cause behind a lost pregnancy as early as five weeks gestation.

Creators

Meet the illustrator shining a light on miscarriage struggles

Miscarriage is a common struggle for many women but the emotions and turmoil it can create are too often overlooked or ignored. This French illustrator uses her drawings to shed light on the issue.

Work

Beyond menstrual leave: This company now offers ‘endometriosis leave’

French retail giant Carrefour is allowing workers diagnosed with severe endometriosis to take 12 days of extra paid leave per year.

Rethink

Rethinking the vagina: Has science stopped ignoring female bodies?

Is science finally giving female sexual and reproductive organs the attention they deserve? Author Rachel E Gross set out to narrow the knowledge gap.

Health news

How worried should we be about the birth control pill's side effects?

From mood swings to strokes, the side effects of the pill can be serious. Doctors say the benefits outweigh the risks, but many women are unconvinced.

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England head to Women’s World Cup with a new look – here's why

England will wear blue shorts instead of white at this year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, after players expressed concerns over periods when wearing an all-white national team kit. The shorts feature a leak-protection liner in response to athletes' feedback.

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‘Hardcore yet wholesome’: Is audio erotica the porn of the future?

Seen as more ethical and less heteronormative than mainstream porn, audio erotica is turning on women and non-binary folks in Europe and beyond.