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FIGO is a professional organisation that brings together obstetrical and gynecological associations from throughout 132 countries.

Catch up on our latest news relating to the improvement of women’s health and rights, including the reduction of disparities in healthcare available to women and newborns.

25/03/2015

Angelina Jolie Pitt reveals she is in early menopause

Writing in the opinion pages of the New York Times in the US, the actress said that she had been thinking about doing this for a long time. She made the decision…

18/10/2019

Menopause, a normal part of aging

Menopause is a normal part of ageing, and should not be viewed as a disease. For some women it can even be a positive experience. However, for many it can have a…

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Probiotics reduce osteoporosis levels in older women

Young mothers 'at greater risk

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Menopause symptoms can last into later life

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Sex hormone levels 'could affect heart disease risk'

Later menopause linked with benefit to memory

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Menopause treatment reduces abdominal fat tissue

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Menopausal hormone therapy could benefit the brain

Stair-climbing recommended exercise for postmenopausal women

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Women over 40 'more likely to give birth prematurely'

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Monash University launches 'menopause toolkit'

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Older women 'more likely than teens to have surprise pregnancies'

BRCA mutations 'linked to early menopause'