The #pregnancy passport developed by FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics), aims to help women and their healthcare providers to get better knowledge about risks⚠️ and how to manage them after pregnancy complications 🫄🏿 www.figo.org/figo-resourc... 🧵1/5

1/3 💜September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 💜 Gynaecological cancer refers to cancer originating from the womb, ovaries, cervix, vulva or vagina 🏥

1/7 Does your period pain impact your future health? A new UK study links adolescent dysmenorrhoea (#period pain) to a higher risk of #chronicpain in adulthood, even outside the pelvis. 🙏🏻Created with support from @cam.ac.uk and @britsocimm.bsky.social 🙏🏻 #womenshealth #WHUM

#endometriosisawareness #WomensHealth #EndometriosisDiagnosis 🎗️#Endometriosis is a gynaecological disease, characterised by the presence of tissue similar to the endometrium found outside the #uterus and with an unpredictable rate of disease progression

👋 Hey everyone, let's talk about PMDD! Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a severe, debilitating form of PMS, but getting a diagnosis for it is often an incredibly difficult and prolonged journey. Learn why the diagnostic process is so challenging, and join us in raising awareness! 💓

How does #PCOS affect childbirth? In this paper, researchers investigated how PCOS affects the age of childbirth🫄🏽 They found that women with PCOS gave birth to fewer children and had children at later age and that late diagnosis leads to higher age at childbirth. www.ajog.org/article/S000...

🎾 “I missed practices. I hugged the toilet. I was in so much pain I’d throw up.” Venus Williams reveals her years-long struggle with fibroids—and how doctors dismissed her. July is #FibroidAwarenessMonth. We deserve to be heard. #WomensHealth #BlackWomensHealth 🔗 www.essence.com/news/girl-ta...

Recently #Wimbledon competitors were allowed to wear dark undershorts to reduce period anxiety. Does your heavy #period give you anxiety? Heavy or painful periods could be a sign of uterine #fibroids. #fibroidsawareness 🧵1/7

🤯 New study! Sleep apnea is surprisingly common in young female athletes 🏃‍♀️ 📊 25% of female athletes had mild OSA, which is linked to arterial stiffness 🫀 Prioritize sleep hygiene: consistent routine ⏰, no screens 📵, cool room ✨ #science #whum #womenshealth

‼️Is exposure to plastics in pregnancy changing how babies develop? 👩‍🍼Babies born to mothers with 📈higher phthalate levels had different metabolic profiles and showed differences in 🚨attention and motor control. Have a look at the post to find out more!👇 1/3

C-section? Vaginal seeding may help restore baby’s microbiome—research is still ongoing! 🌱 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... acog.org/clinical/cli... journals.asm.org/doi/full/10.... thelancet.com/journals/ebi... x.com/whum_cam_uni...

@appgblackhealth.bsky.social is calling for evidence on Reproductive Equity & the Fibroids Crisis! Complete our 10-minute survey to contribute to our official report. tinyurl.com/fibroidssurvey #BlackHealth #Fibroids #WHUM #ReproductiveEquity

Can a diabetes type II drug💊 help people with #preeclampsia🫄🏿? Researchers from University of Gothenburg and Stellenbosch University show that it might be possible 👍 www.sciencetimes.com/articles/294... 🧵1/8

Today we recognize World Ovarian Cancer Day – @ovariancanceruk.bsky.social @ovacome.bsky.social A time to raise awareness of one of the most challenging cancers to detect early. 💚 Let's talk about risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and myths – because knowledge saves lives.

28th of April is International Day of Safety and Health at Work. ‼️ 60% of nursing staff have experienced sexual harassment at work by either patients or coworkers. ‼️ 1 in 10 #NHS staff experienced sexual harassment in 2024. #harassment #equality #healthcare #womenshealth #WHUM

Women are 50% more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease 🧠 and scientists still do not know why! 👩‍🔬 1/4

The first baby born from a womb transplant in the UK is here! 🤱 Take a moment to learn about the events that led up to this incredible achievement 🩺🏥 #womenshealth #science #pregnancy #womb #uterus

Today, 7th April, we celebrate 🎉 World Health Day🩺. The 2025 WHO campaign is titled “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures”👩‍🍼and it aims to increase 🌎governmental and 🏥healthcare efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths!🤰 #HopefulFutures #HealthForAll.

Pregnant women with H5N1 face 90% maternal mortality and 86% infant mortality. Protect yourself by avoiding sick birds and practicing hygiene. Awareness can save lives! 🛡️

March is #endometriosis awareness month 💜 Many questions remain to be answered, but we look positive on the future 🌟 📰 2,412 research articles were published on endometriosis in 2024, ranging from Clinical management and guidelines to Endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer👍

Our Women’s Health Under the Microscope team has grown! 🌟 🔬 Meet the incredible scientists driving our mission forward and learn about their work in women’s health research. #WHUM #WomenInScience #WomensHealth #ScienceForAll

Did you know that 30-50% of women who suffer from primary #dysmenorrhea miss school or work every month due to #period pain? See our video to learn about it! Source: NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries 2023

1/4 Too many women suffer with debilitating period pain 😫 and heavy bleeding 🩸. A survey by the charity Wellbeing of Women found that untreated period symptoms negatively 📉impact women and girls’ ability to live life - hampering participation in work, education, social activities and sport.

Cardio-obstetrics is an increasingly important field as more women with cardiac conditions are reaching childbearing age 🫀🤰 Advancements in this area are critical as the patient population continues to grow 📈 #whum #maternalmortality #womenshealth #cardioobstetrics #reproductivehealth #postpartum

‼️Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of mortality in women worldwide🌎   🔬Salomon and colleagues showed that “tiny bubbles” 🫧 , named extracellular vesicles, might be a promising way to overcome these side effects!👏🏻   📚See more in the post and comments to find out how! 1/3

💔 In the U.S., homicide is the #1 cause of death during pregnancy—more common than medical complications like preeclampsia or hemorrhage. ❗ This isn’t just a maternal health crisis—it’s a preventable public health emergency. Ending IPV, gun violence, and reproductive restrictions could save lives.

#announcement please share 📢 We're delighted to launch registration for the Annual Meeting 2025 'The Placenta at Term' bit.ly/annualmeetin... And, applications open for Placental Biology Course, returning in-person, in Cambridge bit.ly/placentalbio... 25 places, application deadline 21 March!

January is #CervicalCancerAwareness Month🌸 and the #WHUM team wants to support everyone eligible to attend their #screening appointment! 🦠 In 2019, #HPV caused an estimated 620,000 #cancer cases in #women and 70,000 cancer cases in #men

🏋🏾‍♀️ Resistance training reduces 🔥 hot flashes in #postmenopausal women In a doctoral thesis 🎓 from @linkopinguni.bsky.social, researchers investigated how resistance training 🏋🏾‍♀️ impacted on 🔥hot flashes and health-related quality of life 💜 in postmenopausal women www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/di...

🚨 New research alert! 🚨 Led by our very own Dr Dafina Angelova @cambridgeuni.bsky.social from the WHUM team! #StemCells #PlacentaResearch #SingleCell #WHUM

1/5 Did you know mastitis is more common during the holidays? This is because feedings could be delayed due to your being busy. Be aware of changes in breastfeeding patterns during these times.🙏🏻 @cambridgeuni.bsky.social and @britsocimm.bsky.social 🙏🏻 #MastitisAwareness #HolidayHealth #Breastfeeding

1/4 The contraceptive pill was one of the defining inventions of the 20th century, but do you know how and why it was developed?  #womenshealth #contraception #thepill

Hi there, I look forward to connecting with people who have an interest in women’s health, pregnancy, epidemiology, biostatistics, equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and/or research culture. Here a few photos from yesterday’s thought-provoking symposium on uterine fibroids.