Ovarian Cancer: What You Should Know
The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be similar to those of other conditions, so it is important to understand what to look for.
Premature Birth – The Urgent Need for Answers
As November 17th is World Prematurity Day, Wellbeing of Women - the UK health charity investing in the future of women and their babies by funding pioneering medical research - asked Dr Angharad Care, a Clinica...
Read Why Your Smear Test Could Save Your Life
A recent report in the British Journal of Cancer found that nearly 2,000 women's lives are saved in England each year as a result of cervical screening; most commonly by identifying and treating pre-cancerous c...
Could Vitamin D Prevent Complications During Pregnancy?
New research suggests vitamin D supplements could be a simple, inexpensive way to prevent and reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy.
What Is Endometriosis And Why Does It Occur?
As many as one in 10 UK women are affected by endometriosis, so we spoke to a professor of gynaecology about its symptoms, side effects and treatments.
Did You Know These 5 Important Things About Your Smear Test?
The importance of regular smears cannot be overestimated. In the UK, approx 9 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed every day.
8 Fundraising Challenges To Set Yourself This Year
It may be mid-January but it’s still not too late to set resolutions or goals for happy and healthy 2018 if you haven’t so far.
Do I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
I went to a lecture with Professor Steven Franks on PCOS which is a depressing and depilating problem that many women have to deal with. I want to help Wellbeing of Women spread the word to get these silent iss...
Womb Cancer – What You Should Know
As September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month we thought we would highlight some of the work that Wellbeing of Women are currently funding in this important area. Every day in the UK, 50 women are diag...
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition that our readers often write in about, and in some cases it can cause difficulties for couples trying to conceive. We turned to Wellbeing of Women to give us the low-dow...
