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Misoprostol Dosage Chart - new release!

22.06.2017 In: FIGO news
The new FIGO 2017 misoprostol-only dosage chart has been released! An update from the widely used 2012 chart detailing recommended dosages of misoprostol when used by itself for a variety of gynecological and obstetrical indications has been revised and expanded by an expert group and is now...

IJGO impact factor soars to 2.174!

15.06.2017 In: FIGO news
FIGO's journal, the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (IJGO), has seen its impact factor soar to 2.174, its highest ever! The journal’s ranking has also increased to 36/79 journals (up from 47/80). Visit the journal online. Follow IJGO on Twitter. Visit the IJGO Facebook...

FIGO condolences: Dr Babatunde Osotimehin

06.06.2017 In: FIGO news
Professor CN Purandare, FIGO President, said: 'FIGO wishes to pass on its sincere condolences to UNFPA on the very sad passing of Dr Babatunde Osotimehin , its Executive Director. 'Dr Osotimehin was truly a great global health champion, and highly regarded for his work on sexual and...

Hot flushes during menopause could link to heart disease risk

14.04.2017 In: Menopause
Frequent hot flushes during menopause could be a sign of increased risk of heart disease, according to a study by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). While hot flushes are a common symptom of menopause and have already been shown to have a large impact on quality of life, they could be a...

Period syncing myth debunked

13.04.2017 In: Gynaecology and Women's Health
Menstrual cycles do not actually sync up between women who spend a lot of time together, new research has found. Despite the fact that no scientific studies have been able to prove the theory that those with uteruses can experience synced cycles, the idea has become almost fact. However, a new...

Teachers concerned with reporting FGM cases

13.04.2017 In: Female Genital Mutilation
A third of teachers in the UK have said that they are worried about reporting female genital mutilation (FGM) or child abuse related to faith, according to a recent survey. The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) has released its recent poll findings revealing that many teachers are...

Latest FIGO Fistula Surgery Training Initiative Newsletter online!

12.04.2017 In: FIGO news
The latest FIGO Fistula Surgery Training Initiative Newsletter is now online . Click here to subscribe.

New genetic findings could aid fertility treatment

12.04.2017 In: Fertility
Genetic studies have found a molecular mechanism that is important when it comes to maintaining eggs in a dormant state and so ensure fertility is effective, reports Phys.Org. Researchers have found that mammalian egg cells, also called oocytes, are generated by female embryos. During development,...

Chewing gum could help to detect breast cancer

12.04.2017 In: Oncology
A new cancer test has been developed that can easily show whether a person has cancerous tumours, including breast cancer. Volatile Analysis has developed a chewing gum that collects chemicals released into the saliva by cancerous tumours, allowing for quick analysis to show if any are present...

Latest issue of PPIUD Initiative Newsletter now online!

11.04.2017 In: FIGO news
The latest FIGO Post-Partum IUD Initiative Newsletter is available here . The Newsletter is produced four times a year, to keep you informed about the activities and progress of the Initiative. Subscribe now to receive the Newsletter directly to your inbox.

Scotland unlocks drug for breast cancer treatment

11.04.2017 In: Oncology
A drug that is used to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer is to be made available on NHS Scotland after being withdrawn in England due to the expense. The drug Kadcyla is used to treat cancer known as HER2, which is a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. It is also an expensive...

Link between air pollution and breast cancer discovered

10.04.2017 In: Oncology
Women living in areas that experience high levels of pollution could be at a higher risk of breast cancer, according to a new study. Research has suggested that increased exposure to soot particles could lead to denser breast tissue, which is one of the strongest risk factors linked to breast...

Common chemical could make breast cancer more aggressive

07.04.2017 In: Oncology
A common chemical found in many household items could result in cancer being harder to treat. Bisphenol S (BPS) is used as an alternative to bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic items and could cause breast cancer to become more aggressive. A new study has found that BPS disrupts the endocrine system by...