Women's Health Concern

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16 Jan 2012
NHS issues advice re PIP breast implants >

For women concerned about PIP breast implants and the potential consequences on their health, the NHS has posted guidance on their website.

15 Dec 2011
You've heard of Movember – now support Fanuary >

Women's Health Concern supporter, Julia Fell, has come up with a novel and fun way to raising awareness of women's health issues and raise money for her favourite women’s health charity at the same time.

09 Dec 2011
Use only registered herbal medicines – UK regulator advises >

The Medicines and Healthcare Products regulatory agency (MHRA) has issued a press release warning consumers of the importance of using registered herbal medicines after discovering super-strength Black Cohosh on the market.

08 Dec 2011
Have your say: 'What makes a good doctor?' >

The General Medical Council is undertaking a consultation on 'What makes a good doctor' as part of their review of Good Medical Practice (the core ethical guidance that they issue to all doctors in the UK).

05 Aug 2011
Withdrawal of Estradiol implants >

The pharmaceutical company Merck & Co Inc (MSD) gave notice on 5 July 2011 of the cessation of their manufacture, distribution and supply of Estradiol hormone implants – both 25 & 50 milligram.

26 May 2011
Tune in to Marlow FM 97.5 to hear our Chief Executive >

Patrick Shervington, Women's Health Concern’s Chief Executive is taking to the airwaves on Tuesday 14 June at 11am as part of Marlow FM's regular Health slot.

26 May 2011
Would you like to be part of a ground-breaking new Channel 4 series called 'The Food Hospital'? >

The series will explore the potential benefits of food and diet in managing a variety of illnesses and symptoms, including hot flushes, PCOS and severe PMT.

13 Apr 2011
Do you suffer from Thrush? Would you like to consumer-test some over-the-counter products? >

Maverick TV, the company that makes the programme 'Embarrassing Bodies' is making a brand new medical series for Channel 4.

23 Feb 2011
Patients' views wanted on nursing care >

Focus groups in London – patient consultation.

18 Feb 2011
Over-the-counter tablets that relieve heavy periods >

A new product in the over-the-counter range for Boots Pharmaceuticals works by reducing menstrual blood loss.

03 Feb 2011
One in eight women is likely to get breast cancer >

Why is this rate increasing?

01 Feb 2011
Why must women suffer multiple fractures BEFORE their brittle bones are diagnosed? >

Women are at greater risk because their levels of oestrogen fall with age.

18 Jan 2011
London-based patients needed to join NHS Research Ethics Committees >

NHS Research Ethics Committees in London are looking for NHS users – patients, ex-patients or their relatives – interested in scrutinising the ethical aspects of research proposals.

17 Jan 2011
Study: calling all people with bone metastases to take part in a survey >

The Skeletal Care Academy (SCA) is seeking help with a new study/online questionnaire aimed at people who have breast or prostate cancer (or their carers/family/friends), and who also have a diagnosis of bone metastasis.

10 Nov 2010
HPV vaccine 'will turn cervical cancer into a rare disease' >

Girls may only need cervical cancer screening twice in their lifetime if they have the cervical cancer vaccination, an expert said today.

09 Jul 2010
HRT for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis >

In a recent statement the National Osteoporosis Society has acknowledged that HRT can be a suitable treatment to protect against brittle bones in post-menopausal women.

07 Jul 2010
Endocrine Society issues position statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy >

The Endocrine Society has issued a statement regarding the use of HRT.

Mar 2010
WHC's Lottery-funded Sexual Health Awareness Campaign >

Women's Health Concern has been awarded a Big Lottery Fund grant of £10,000 to help raise awareness of sexual health issues and sexually transmitted infections.

11 Mar 2010
Surrogate mothers wanted for BBC documentary >

BBC looking for mothers acting as surrogates for their daughters.

15 Feb 2010
Women wanted – for trial of POF hormone treatments >

Guy's hospital in conjunction with King's College London are recruiting women for a study to investigate which form of hormone treatment (if any) is preferable for women with premature ovarian failure (POF).

04 Jan 2010
WHC website is "to be recommended", according to Primary Care Women's Health Journal >

revised Oct 2009
Do you have a story to tell the media? >

08 Sep 2009
£10,000 Lottery grant awarded to Women’s Health Concern for Sexual Health campaign >

The Big Lottery Fund has confirmed that it will be helping to support Women's Health Concern's forthcoming campaign on Sexual Health Education and Awareness with a Grant of £10,000.

24 Aug 2009
Volunteers needed for Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Study >

The Eve Appeal, a gynaecological cancer research charity, will undertake consumer research to develop a consensus on gynaecological cancer awareness.

17 May 2009
Keynote Address by Penny Junor, Patron Women's Health Concern to the European Menopause and Andropause Congress ExCeL Centre, London, 16-20 May 2009 >

Penny Junor, patron of Women's Health Concern, gave the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the European Menopause and Andropause Society's triennial congress held in London and hosted by the British Menopause Society. Her upbeat message to 1,450 gynaecologists and other specialists from 73 countries is shown below. We suggest it should be required reading for GPs, practice nurses and every woman approaching the menopause – and her husband, partner and family!

30 Mar 2009
Study evaluating Chinese medicine as a treatment for menopausal women expanded to include all women >

Any woman experiencing menopausal symptoms and not currently receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is being invited to take part in a new study evaluating the value of Chinese medicine as a treatment.