More on Women’s Health
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Mothers with obesity at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian studyA new CMAJ study suggests there is a higher risk of stillbirth in mothers with obesity, with experts saying early delivery could help minimize those risks.HealthMar 4
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Health Canada urged to approve HPV self-testing for cervical cancerThe Canadian Cancer Society is calling on Health Canada to approve self-testing for cervical cancer amid a rise in cases among women in the country.HealthFeb 15
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People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be at higher risk of suicide: study"Polycystic ovaries is a really bad diagnosis," Diane Francoeur, CEO of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC), told Global News.HealthFeb 6
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Woman with ‘debilitating’ chronic pain waits decades for endometriosis diagnosisAfter struggling with debilitating pain her whole life, a 44-year-old Ontario woman is grateful to finally have answers, but angry it took almost 30 years to get help.HealthFeb 3
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Menopause is ‘having a moment’. What’s next for workplaces, health careDespite the push to raise awareness, women across the country continue to face stigma around menopause and there is a lack of support at workplaces, experts say.CanadaDec 24, 2023
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Morning sickness during pregnancy has largely remained unexplained – until nowA study published in the Nature journal found that a hormone released by babies in the womb might be responsible for pregnancy sickness, including hyperemesis gravidarum.HealthDec 14, 2023
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40M women will likely experience problems after childbirth each year, study findsMore than a third of women will likely experience a long-term health problem following childbirth each year, according to new study published in the Lancet journal.HealthDec 7, 2023
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Canadian committee studying top women’s health issues. What are they?'There's not a health issue that doesn't have an impact on women,' said Cindy Moriarty, a Health Canada official during a committee meeting for a planned study on women’s health.CanadaNov 27, 2023
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Birth control pills may alter how women perceive fear. Here’s howBirth control pills may affect the brain's fear-regulating regions in women, potentially increasing the risk of anxiety and stress-related disorders, according to a study.HealthNov 9, 2023
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Unmanaged menopause symptoms cost Canadian economy $3.5 billion annually: reportWithout proper support in place, the Menopause Foundation of Canada says around one in 10 women end up quitting their jobs because of their symptoms.HealthOct 16, 2023
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