New Research Report launched
The Women’s Research Report showcases the highlights of ongoing and published research projects responsible for improving the health outcomes for women and newborn babies at the hospital, across Australia and globally.
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IUD and hysterectomy best options for heavy bleedingHormone releasing IUDs are more effective than the contraceptive pill and other medication for treating heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding a review by Royal Women’s Hospital researchers has found.
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New test developed to diagnose common STIA new Australian developed diagnostic test is set to be rolled out across the country for a little known sexually transmitted infection (STI) which about 400,000 Australians are likely to have.
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CBT and hypnosis effective in treating menopauseA new paper in the British Medical Journal has recommended Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and hypnosis as effective non-hormonal treatments for menopause.
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Researchers call for better Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome diagnosisInconsistent diagnosis of the hormonal condition Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) could be causing unwarranted concern among young women about fertility, new research has found.
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New treatments for menopauseAustralia’s largest menopause clinic is increasingly using non-pharmacological treatments to alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
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New vaccine shown to slash cervical cancerA large, global trial of a new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has found it could cut the rate of cervical cancer by a further 23 per cent compared to the existing Gardasil vaccine.
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Over 90 per cent of cervical cancers are preventable by vaccination
Up to 93 per cent of cervical cancers in Australia could be prevented by a new HPV vaccination, and researchers hope one day vaccination will almost entirely eradicate the disease.
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The Women’s nurses making a difference in MongoliaHelp support our nurses volunteering their time to improve nursing education and practices in Mongolia
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Sister’s incredible gift makes Mother’s Day possible for MichelleAfter almost a decade of trying to get pregnant, Michelle was given the ultimate gift - her younger sister Andrea’s healthy eggs. But faced with a high risk triplet pregnancy, it was the Women's Multiple Pregnancy Clinic that helped her deliver three healthy girls.
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Miracle Mums Appeal: Pioneering procedure restores fertility for cancer survivorsWhen Jodie Wyers lost her fertility due to cancer, it was a newspaper story about Vali Creus, the world's first women to receive an ovarian tissue graft to her abdomen after cancer, that kept her hopes of motherhood alive.
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