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Those with ‘debilitating’ menopause should have option of hormone therapy: reviewHealthMay 15, 2023More women suffering from "debilitating" symptoms of menopause should be presented with the option of hormonal therapy, according to a paper published in the CMAJ on Monday. -
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Sale of over-the-counter birth control pill backed by U.S. FDA panelHealthMay 11, 2023 -
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Free menstrual products will be available at federal workplaces later this yearCanadaMay 10, 2023 -
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Unheard. Unserved: Misdiagnosed for years, terminal cancer patient says more access could save livesHealthNov 5
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Unheard. Unserved: Misdiagnosed for years, terminal cancer patient says more access could save livesThe 45-year-old mother of two says the hardest aspect of her vulvar cancer diagnosis has been coming to terms with leaving behind her eight-year-old twins.HealthNov 5
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Ontario hospital’s special room offers better pain relief for IUD, other gyno proceduresA hospital network in Ontario has established a specialized room that offers better pain relief for some gynecological procedures such as IUD insertions and removals.HealthOct 10
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Unheard. Unserved: Woman denied breast cancer surgery by hospital due to BMIA Nova Scotia woman says her BMI has kept her from having a necessary surgery and wants change with how overweight women are treated in the health-care system.HealthOct 8
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Unheard. Unserved. A woman’s battle for a PCOS diagnosis, and how no one was listeningBrooke Sears fought to get her diagnosis after doctors said she needed to lose weight. Her story is part of a Global News series on health care and how it's failing many women.FeaturesSep 24
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Women who reported stalking at higher risk of heart disease and stroke: studyData provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that about one in three women reported being stalked at some point in their lives.HealthAug 12
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Cancer patient ‘not hopeful’ survey on women’s health care in Maritimes will bring changeAn IWK Foundation survey is being shared far and wide, as women in the Maritimes express their frustrations with the quality of women’s health care.HealthJul 30
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Trump admin revokes guidance for hospitals to provide emergency abortionsThe 2022 guidance by the Biden administration aimed to preserve abortion access for extreme cases of women experiencing medical emergencies after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.U.S. NewsJun 3
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A Canadian tech company is using AI to help woman navigate menopauseWhile menopause can seem overwhelming for some, a new app founded in Montreal is hoping to use AI to help women navigate the experience.TechApr 14
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First-of-its-kind pelvic health unit opens at Dartmouth General HospitalAs the first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada, the Deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite represents much-needed change.CanadaFeb 27
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Birth control ring and patch linked to higher clot, stroke risk, study saysSome hormonal birth control products, including the pill, vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.HealthFeb 13
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