Women Health News

Reproductive health information for young women in Kazakhstan Reported, December 24, 2011 This study explores young women's reliance on reproductive and sexual health information channels, examining the relationship between information sources and reproductive health knowledge. Utilizing 1995 and 1999 Kazakhstan Demographic and … [Read more...]

Over two thousand women get IVF in Kazakhstan annually Reported, December 24, 2011 Around 3 thousand women apply to the Institute of Reproductive Medicine in Kazakhstan, Tengrinews.kz reports citing the Institute director Tamara Dzhussubaliyeva. “Up to 3 thousand reproductively-challenged patients apply to the Institute … [Read more...]

Women, Youth and HIV/AIDS in Kazakhstan Reported, December 24, 2011 Kazakhstan is a unitary democratic secular state with the presidential form of government. President is selected for the period of 7 years. The Parliament, whose functions include adoption of laws, amending them, ratification and denunciation of international … [Read more...]

Kazakhstan Women Health information Reported, December 24, 2011 In Kazakhstan the lifetime average number of children per women is 2 compared with 2 in the UK. No data are available on contraceptive use in this country. 35% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast examination or mammography compared to 75% in the UK … [Read more...]

Educational intervention to improve breast health knowledge among women in Jordan. Reported, December 24, 2011 Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Jordan and on average 70% of the cases present at advanced stages. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a public educational campaign conducted … [Read more...]

Histological findings in women with postmenopausal bleeding: Jordanian figures. Reported, December 24, 2011 Postmenopausal bleeding represents one of the most common reasons for referral to gynaecological services. A retrospective review was made of the hospital records of 482 women presenting with postmenopausal bleeding to a … [Read more...]

Young Jordanian women's health beliefs about mammography. Reported, December 24, 2011 This descriptive study assesses the beliefs held by a group of young Jordanian women toward mammography utilization as a screening procedure for breast cancer. The Health Belief Model (HBM) is the theoretical framework of this study. Champion's … [Read more...]

Jordan Women Health information Reported, December 24, 2011 In Jordan the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. 55.8% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 3% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast … [Read more...]

The prevalence of smoking among pregnant and postpartum women in Israel Reported, December 24, 2011 One-third of the global adult population, or 1.1 billion people, use tobacco . Since the release of the First U.S. Surgeon General’s report on smoking and health in 1964, the concept that ‘cigarette smoking is a health hazard of … [Read more...]

Ten Facts You Should Know About Women's Health in Israel Reported, December 24, 2011 1. Israeli women, like most women, live longer than men. But studies show that they perceive themselves in poorer health, they visit doctors more often and they take more medication than men. 2. Life expectancy for Israeli women ranks around 15th … [Read more...]

Israel Women Health information Reported, December 24, 2011 In Israel the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. No data are available on contraceptive use in this country. 76% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast examination or mammography compared to 75% in the UK and 45% … [Read more...]

Indonesian women prefer ‘risky’ home birth Reported, December 24, 2011 Reducing child and maternal deaths appears to be one of the most challenging issues in maternal health as many women in Indonesia choose home birth, causing complications during labor to be left untreated, a health official says. Kirana Pritasari, … [Read more...]

Barriers prevent Indonesian women from achieving reproductive health Reported, December 24, 2011 Many Indonesian women and girls, especially those from poor and marginalised communities, struggle to achieve reproductive health in the face of discriminatory laws, policies and practices, a new report by Amnesty International … [Read more...]

Gender inequality endangers Indonesian women’s health Reported, December 24, 2011 Muhammad Juhri decided his wife would undergo a normal delivery, even though the doctor advised a Caesarean section because of her high blood pressure. Though the baby was safe, the mother died of complications. “The maternity hospital suggested … [Read more...]

Indonesia Women Health information Reported, December 24, 2011 In Indonesia the lifetime average number of children per women is 2 compared with 2 in the UK. 60.3% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 2% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a … [Read more...]

The Feeling Of Sound Reported December 15, 2011 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Newswire) --We hear and touch, and always thought they were separate and distinct senses. But now there’s proof you may be able to hear with something other than your ears. Listen to this unique experiment that shows just how much we still don’t know about the human brain. … [Read more...]

Dentists Screen for Chronic Illness Reported December 21, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Nearly 20 million Americans annually visit a dentist but not a general healthcare provider, according to this study. The study, conducted by a nursing-dental research team at NYU, is the first of its kind to determine the proportion of Americans who are … [Read more...]

Novel Strategy to Treating Parkinson’s Reported December 23, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new strategy in treating Parkinson patients may help calm tremors and help people live a more normal life. The key -- stabilizing the cell’s power-generating center, the mitochondria. Mitochondria are damaged in Parkinson’s Disease (PD), leading to loss … [Read more...]

The Biology Behind Severe PMS   Reported December 23, 2011 ScienceDaily (Dec. 21, 2011) — Sensitivity to allopregnanolone, a hormone that occurs naturally in the body after ovulation and during pregnancy, changes during the course of the menstrual cycle and is different in women with severe pre-menstrual syndrome … [Read more...]

Bad PMS May Mean A Depressed Nervous System Reported December 23, 2011 Science Daily (Dec. 19, 2007) — For some women premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a minor monthly annoyance, but for others, more severe symptoms seriously disrupt their lives. However despite the number of women affected, science has yet to offer … [Read more...]

Hong Kong women Sexual health Reported, December 21, 2011 Sexual health issues have major implications for women’s health status. Contraception—a fundamental right of all women—has transformed the health of many women who now have control over their fertility. Their choice of delaying pregnancies, however, has led to infertility … [Read more...]

Women’s health in Hong Kong Reported, December 21, 2011 Marie Curie, who was never admitted to the all-male French Academy of Sciences—even after winning a second Nobel Prize—once said, “I never see what has been done, I only see what remains to be done.” This should perhaps be our approach to women’s health in Hong Kong. … [Read more...]

Hong Kong Women Health Information Reported, December 21, 2011 In Hong Kong the lifetime average number of children per women is 2 compared with 2 in the UK. 90.2% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 16% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a … [Read more...]

Postpartum Beliefs and Practices in Cambodia Reported, December 21, 2011 Beliefs Photo by Diem Nguyen. Cambodian mother and child. The postpartum period called sor sai kchey (sometimes spelled sor sai kjey or saw sai kachai) is considered to be the most important time in life for a woman. Sor sai kchey lasts from one to three … [Read more...]

Concern Grows Over Women’s Health in Cambodia Reported, December 21, 2011 Lawmakers and health officials from the UN in a meeting over the country’s progress on maternal mortality and gender equality, as concern grows that Cambodia is failing to meet its development goals and is in some cases losing ground. “The maternal … [Read more...]

Reproductive Health in Cambodia Reported, December 21, 2011 The Government of Cambodia was put to a test of accountability as it reports to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Geneva. This was a great opportunity to give attention to the situation of social and economic rights in a country where discussions … [Read more...]

Cambodia Women Health Information Reported, December 21, 2011 In Cambodia the lifetime average number of children per women is 3 compared with 2 in the UK. 40% of women of reproductive age report using (or a partner using) a contraceptive method compared with 82% in the UK. 2% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast … [Read more...]

Healthcare in Brunei Reported, December 21, 2011 The standards of healthcare in Brunei are generally better than in many countries in the region, though basic hospital supplies can run low from time to time. Should complications arise, medical evacuation to Singapore is necessary so you should ensure that your insurance covers … [Read more...]

Keeping women's health in check at Brunei Reported, December 21, 2011 WITH diabetes ranked as third leading cause of death in Brunei, the public were advised to take better care of their health. Acting Senior Health Officer at the Belait District Department of Health Dr Maimunah Hj Mokim said based on 2008 figures, diabetes … [Read more...]

Brunei Women Health Information Reported, December 21, 2011 In Brunei Darussalam the lifetime average number of children per women is 2 compared with 2 in the UK. No data are available on contraceptive use in this country. 49% of women aged 50–69 years have undergone a breast examination or mammography compared to 75% in the … [Read more...]