Browsing: Women’s Health

Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, a reproductive health policy on contraception among students, has been approved by Indonesian President Widodo. 

The Indonesian government recently passed Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024 regarding conditional abortion. This regulation stipulates that health facilities that can perform abortions must be approved by the government, with priority given to government hospitals, but reputable private hospitals are also considered.

Period delaying pills provide a reliable solution for those seeking to postpone their periods for various personal or medical reasons. …

How Gut Health Impacts PCOS Symptoms Emerging research reveals that gut health significantly affects Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms. Alterations…

An Indonesian woman has died after visiting an unlicensed salon for breast augmentation procedure. The tragedy highlights the dangers of medical tourism gone wrong and the importance of seeking qualified professionals for cosmetic procedures.

Confinement practices for mothers who have just given birth are traditional postpartum customs involving dietary, physical, and social restrictions intended…

As the demand for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), continues to climb, Singapore is proactively expanding…

Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern for women across Asia, with a disproportionately high burden compared to other regions. Early detection and prevention efforts are crucial in tackling this issue.

The United Nations Population Agency’s (UNFPA) 2024 State of World Population Report serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring obstacles faced by Filipino women in accessing sexual and reproductive health and rights, despite incremental progress over the past three decades.

In an era where women are living longer than ever, a significant gap in our understanding of reproductive health persists. The NUS Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity & Equality (ACRLE) at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is pioneering research into one of the earliest ageing organs in women: the ovaries. Since its inception in 2021, ACRLE has been at the forefront of investigating how to delay ovarian ageing, which could have profound implications for women’s health worldwide.