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Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums
From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.
August 16, 2026Idaho must allow abortions to preserve women's health, US judge rules - Reuters
Idaho must allow abortions to preserve women's health, US judge rules Reuters
August 14, 2026What are the 'luteal uglies'?
The luteal phase occurs in the second half of a woman's cycle when they experience a huge drop in oestrogen.
August 4, 2026Are current breast cancer checks good enough?
Up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed, researchers say.
August 4, 2026What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?
August 3, 2026Meet the teenagers calling for action on violence against women and girls
Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenagers decided watching the news wasn't enough.
July 28, 2026Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service
Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.
July 28, 2026'You are not alone with endometriosis pain'
Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman.
July 20, 2026My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
July 19, 2026Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness
Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.
July 19, 2026I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up
An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.
July 18, 2026'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.
July 16, 2026What in the World
A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes
July 15, 2026How my period is supercharging my ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
July 13, 2026Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time
Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.
July 12, 2026Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.
July 7, 2026Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.
July 7, 2026Women face hidden fertility ceiling despite donor eggs
Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.
July 6, 2026Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
June 30, 2026What in the World
Researchers are trying to improve how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is diagnosed
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Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums
A growing number of women say they now understand their bodies better than previous generations did Terms such as "cycle syncing" and "going luteal" have become part of everyday vocabulary for many y
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What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
"Is it just me or am I the ugliest person alive?" a woman in her early 30s asks the camera on TikTok, accompanied by the caption "POV: Girls in their luteal phase." The video has 2.4 million views an
Meet the teenagers calling for action on violence against women and girls
Eimear believes a Stormont minister dedicated to improving women's safety and health will change lives Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenag
Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service
Hundreds of thousands of women have used a new, free morning-after pill service at high street pharmacies in England, figures reveal. The scheme launched in October to improve access and save women
'You are not alone with endometriosis pain'
Christiana Hansen says she "cries all the time" as she experiences pain from her endometriosis "I am on the highest dose, it eases my pain. I take it two to four times a day," Christiana Hansen expla
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Ravika was celebrating her birthday on holiday with her husband when she got an unusual alert from her fitness tracker. Her Oura ring flagged that her health score was poor. Her heart rate had gone u
Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness
Doctors removed Carla Cressy's appendix, but it was endometriosis that was causing the excruciating pain Carla Cressy worked as a model from the age of five until she was 17, but kept collapsing on s
I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up
Donna said the pain was like being "cut by glass every time I moved" An operation nearly 20 years ago left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed by medics after her husband spoke u
'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Hear more of the Woman's Hour discussion on fibroids on BBC Sounds.
How periods can affect your ADHD
World Service,·15 Jul 2026,·9 mins Available for over a year ADHD is a condition that causes difficulties with things like concentrating, regulating emotions and sitting still. And many young women
How my period is supercharging my ADHD
Layla Kornota was diagnosed with ADHD as a child Phone alarms are what get teaching assistant Layla through her day. She has four alarms to wake up, one to get dressed, another to pack her work bag,
Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time
Abbie Filer from Leeds was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2024 "With endometriosis, most people end up minimising their pain, gaslighting themselves so they don't reach out for help," Abbie Filer ex
Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis
Ami Robertson, 23, says she waited years for an endometriosis diagnosis. People who think they may have endometriosis - a painful condition affecting one in 10 women - will soon be able to ask their
Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests
Symptoms can include heavy periods and pain in the stomach, lower back or pelvic area Endometriosis could be diagnosed by a blood test for hormone differences instead of surgery, new research suggest
Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) should have annual checks so doctors can spot the wide-ranging health issues that can come with this complex condition, says new advice for t
PMDD: How it's affecting women around the world
World Service,·25 Jun 2026,·11 mins Available for over a year For some women, the two-week luteal phase of their menstrual cycle can be extremely disruptive and life altering. PMDD or Premenstrual D
Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event
Three experts in women's health are holding an event to help provide a space for open conversations. Donna Loose, Kate Pleace and Victoria Howell will be holding Women's Health - The Full Picture at
What is PCOS, what are the symptoms and treatment, and why is it being renamed PMOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome is being relabelled polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to correct the misconception that it is solely a gynaecological disease that creates ovarian cysts. Here’s what y
Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?
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