Alice Broster, Contributor

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Why Perceptions Of The Coronavirus Vaccine Are Split Among Fertility Patients

For much of the pandemic, pregnant people have been considered as high-risk members of the population. However, there’s skepticism surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine.

Menopause Is Linked To Forgetfulness, Suggests New Study

You may have heard of baby brain but a new study has suggested that your focus and memory may be affected once you hit perimenopause..

Activists Call On UK Government To Improve Access To Sustainable Period Products

VAT has already been scrapped on tampons and pads but activists have asked the government to consider the waste these products cause.

At-Home Smear Tests Will Make Screenings Accessible During Coronavirus & Beyond, Says Charity

By creating home test kits cervical screenings may become more widely available for people who have always found them to be inaccessible.

When’s The Best Time To Do A Pregnancy Test?

Whether you are trying to conceive or not, waiting to do a pregnancy test can feel almost impossible. However, it could be crucial to get an accurate result.

Are Working Mothers Bearing The Mental Burden Of Coronavirus?

A threat of job loss and greater domestic responsibilities has meant that working mothers are bearing the brunt of lockdown stress, studies suggest.

More Women Are Aware Of Pain During Cesareans Than First Thought, Study Suggests

C-sections have become increasingly common over the last few years and are considered safe. However, an audit has suggested accidental awareness in birth-related procedures is. much more common.

Could Artificial Intelligence Be The Future Of Fertility Treatment?

Scientists are working on embryo analysis with computer algorithms to help build families. Artificial intelligence could lead to massive developments in IVF.

How Environmentally Friendly Is Your Period?

You may not automatically think of tampons and menstrual pads when you hear about landfills but some feminine hygiene products take over 500 years to decompose.

A Drop In Mammograms During Coronavirus Could Have Serious Implications In Years To Come

As clinics put a pause on elective and preventative procedures during the pandemic, a serious backlog has built up of people who are due to have mammograms, smear tests and other cancer screenings.