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Women’s health in focus – Expert Reaction

Women’s health in focus – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 March 202504 April 2025

The prestigious journal Science Advances is taking a deep dive into myriad topics in women’s health this week. The US journal will […]

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Girls are getting their periods earlier – Expert Reaction

Girls are getting their periods earlier – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 2024

A new study of over 70,000 American women born between 1950 and 2005 has shown that girls are getting their […]

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Covid jabs and menstrual changes – Expert Reaction

Covid jabs and menstrual changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 July 202215 July 2022

More than 40% of people who have regular periods reported bleeding heavier than usual after getting a Covid-19 vaccination, according […]

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Self-test for cervical cancer funded – Expert Reaction

Self-test for cervical cancer funded – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 May 202109 May 2021

A new test that gives women the option to self-screen for cervical cancer, and a more proactive breast screening system, will […]

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Abortion law reform Bill – Expert reaction

Abortion law reform Bill – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 August 2019

A new Bill proposes to change the laws governing abortion in New Zealand to treat the procedure as a health issue […]

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Maternal and perinatal death report raises concerns

In the News  |  Published: 29 July 201129 July 2011

A recent report on maternal and perinatal deaths has raised some tough questions about maternal care in New Zealand. The […]

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