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Those with ‘debilitating’ menopause should have option of hormone therapy: reviewHealthMay 15, 2023More women suffering from "debilitating" symptoms of menopause should be presented with the option of hormonal therapy, according to a paper published in the CMAJ on Monday. -
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Sale of over-the-counter birth control pill backed by U.S. FDA panelHealthMay 11, 2023 -
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Free menstrual products will be available at federal workplaces later this yearCanadaMay 10, 2023 -
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Trump admin revokes guidance for hospitals to provide emergency abortionsU.S. NewsJun 3
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Trump admin revokes guidance for hospitals to provide emergency abortionsThe 2022 guidance by the Biden administration aimed to preserve abortion access for extreme cases of women experiencing medical emergencies after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.U.S. NewsJun 3
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A Canadian tech company is using AI to help woman navigate menopauseWhile menopause can seem overwhelming for some, a new app founded in Montreal is hoping to use AI to help women navigate the experience.TechApr 14
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First-of-its-kind pelvic health unit opens at Dartmouth General HospitalAs the first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada, the Deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite represents much-needed change.CanadaFeb 27
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Birth control ring and patch linked to higher clot, stroke risk, study saysSome hormonal birth control products, including the pill, vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.HealthFeb 13
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She advocated for better breast cancer screening. Her friends continue the fightAdvocates and friends of a Nova Scotia woman who died from stage IV breast cancer are urging the province to update its screening policy for women with dense breast tissue.HealthDec 10, 2024
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Alberta NDP calls on provincial government to expand women’s health care servicesAlberta's official opposition is calling on the government to create easier access for women's reproductive healthcare services in regional hospitals.HealthNov 15, 2024
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N.S. woman resorts to surgery in U.S. for endometriosis due to Canadian wait timesA N.S. woman says the long wait times for gynaecological services in Canada forced her hand, as her options were limited while her pain persists. She faces a $50K bill in the U.S.HealthOct 15, 2024
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Is any amount of alcohol safe in pregnancy? What to knowPeople who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby.HealthSep 19, 2024
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Why spotlight is now on IUD and gynecological pain: ‘It’s 2024. Come on’Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of 'just a pinch.'CanadaAug 28, 2024
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Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy on the rise in Canada: studyNew research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that rates of hypertension and pre-eclampsia increased by 40 per cent between 2012 and 2021.HealthJul 29, 2024
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