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“Removal of the ovaries isn’t just a surgical procedure… it’s a life-changing event”After surviving breast cancer and learning she carried the BRCA1 gene, Sarah chose to have surgery to lower her risk of ovarian cancer; including the removal of her tubes and ovaries.
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Where hello and goodbye collide: Honouring pregnancy lossTo mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, our hospital entrance will be lit up in blue and pink this evening, to honour all the babies gone too soon. But for our hospital, this act of recognition extends far beyond a single evening.
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Staff excellence shines at 2025 awardsThe Women's 2025 Staff Excellence Awards: Innovation, dedication and talent on show.
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The untold story of sex, sleep and sanity after surgical menopauseA new study from the Royal Women’s Hospital shows that women who have surgery to lower their ovarian cancer risk often experience sudden changes linked to early menopause.
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Turning ideas into impactIdeas Tank: The Women's annual small grants initiative inspired by Shark Tank. Here, staff share innovative ideas to help improve patient and staff experiences.
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Learning from loss: Parents highlight importance of compassionate careWhen Morgan and Dylan walked into the hospital for what they thought would be a routine growth scan, they had no reason to expect the devastating news that awaited them. At 36 weeks, their daughter Eloise had no heartbeat.
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Understanding perimenopause: Separating facts from hypeWomen navigating perimenopause are often faced with a flood of products, advice, and social media claims. This can make it hard to know what is reliable.
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Leading improvements in ovarian torsion careThe Women’s has changed how it diagnoses and treats ovarian torsion. This has cut delays and improved patient outcomes.
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In Time: Giving young people with cancer the chance of a family in the futureThe Women’s In Time program helps young people up to the age of 24 with cancer preserve their fertility at no cost. This gives families hope for the future along with life-saving treatment.
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Research for Change: Launching the 2024 Women’s Research ReportEach year we produce a report on the impact of our important research. Our 2024 Research Report (released in 2025) is aptly named ‘Research for change'.
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