Browsing: women’s health

You’ve heard about the first time being painful, but what if it hurts every time? Vaginismus makes sex difficult for many women. Here’s what you need to know.

Most women know about cervical cancer screening, yet many still skip it. Get tested early and protect your health with the #My1stPapTest campaign by 365 Cancer Prevention Society.

What if a quick health check or a simple vaccine could save your life? Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers – and early screening, HPV vaccination, and simple lifestyle changes can protect you and the women you care about most.

New research finds men and women use separate biological systems to manage pain—men rely on opioid-based mechanisms, while women use non-opioid pathways. This could explain why opioid treatments often offer less relief for women, highlighting the potential for sex-specific pain therapies and opioid alternatives.

New diagnostic tools are being explored to address the gaps in endometriosis diagnosis. Researchers are focusing on non-invasive methods and…

What Sparks the Surge in Women’s Sexual Desire? Exploring the Libido Peak Could the secret to unlocking the peak of…

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW).  The inauguration was held…

Explore the essential facts about Bartholin’s cysts, from causes and symptoms to treatment and prevention, in this insightful article.

Approximately 65% of breast cancer instances in the Philippines are identified in the advanced or late stages due to insufficient treatment and delayed detection. Among Filipinos, the five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is a mere 44.4%. The Philippine Cancer Society highlighted that breast cancer is the leading cancer in terms of both new cases and fatalities, not only in the local context but also on a global scale. The statistics reveal 27,163 new cases annually, resulting in 9,906 deaths each year for both genders.

Explore the uncommon signs of stroke in women for early detection and prompt medical intervention. Read more