https://cycleandcare.com/2026-08-21https://cycleandcare.com/share-home.svg https://cycleandcare.com/news/doctors-who-refuse-treat/2026-08-21https://cycleandcare.com/share-doctors-who-refuse-treat.svgEmpowered diverse women lying on pink fabric, showing unity and beauty. Womens HealthSome doctors are refusing to treat pregnant patients, citing lack of knowledge about pregnancy, but this can create barriers to care and exacerbate existing health disparities. https://cycleandcare.com/news/wrongful-cancer-diagnosis-leads/2026-08-21https://cycleandcare.com/share-wrongful-cancer-diagnosis-leads.svgConfident woman sitting at a modern office desk with a stethoscope, portraying professionalism...A woman is suing Kaiser Permanente after being wrongly diagnosed with cancer due to a labeling error, leading to an unnecessary hysterectomy and months of physical and emotional pain. https://cycleandcare.com/news/biomarkers-triple-negative-breast/2026-08-21https://cycleandcare.com/share-biomarkers-triple-negative-breast.svgAsian women in sportswear exercising in a gym in Hanoi, showcasing fitness and healthy...Despite advancements in biomarker testing for triple-negative breast cancer, more research is needed to improve treatment outcomes and address existing knowledge gaps (Source: MedPage Today OB-GYN) https://cycleandcare.com/news/increasing-wait-times-cancer/2026-08-21https://cycleandcare.com/share-increasing-wait-times-cancer.svgThree women in athletic wear pose joyfully against a pink background, celebrating body...A recent study found that wait times between cancer diagnosis and the start of first-course therapy are increasing for six cancer types, with predictors of longer wait times including Medicaid... https://cycleandcare.com/news/newborn-severe-heart-defect/2026-08-20https://cycleandcare.com/share-newborn-severe-heart-defect.svgPeople, men, women, happy, smile, laughing. Womens Health people workingA California couple and their surrogate are embroiled in a legal battle over the care of a newborn with a severe heart defect, with the surrogate seeking custody and the couple alleging breach of... https://cycleandcare.com/news/infants-possibly-exposed-hiv/2026-08-20https://cycleandcare.com/share-infants-possibly-exposed-hiv.svgPregnant, garden, summer, white, woman, young. Womens HealthCalifornia health officials warn of the dangers of acquiring breast milk outside of vetted channels after multiple infants were potentially exposed to HIV from donor milk obtained via social media. https://cycleandcare.com/news/redefining-success-assisted-reproduction/2026-08-20https://cycleandcare.com/share-redefining-success-assisted-reproduction.svgBromo, model, indonesia, java, nature, strobist. Womens Health professional photographyA new study challenges traditional notions of success after assisted reproduction, highlighting the importance of considering emotional and psychological well-being alongside physical outcomes. https://cycleandcare.com/news/women-health-advocates-urge/2026-08-19https://cycleandcare.com/share-women-health-advocates-urge.svgA woman is doing a Pilates workout on a reformer machine at a Pilates studio. Womens Health...A woman shares her traumatic experience with hysteroscopies, highlighting the need for better pain management in the medical procedure. (Source: The Guardian, women's health) https://cycleandcare.com/news/vitro-maturation-infertility-polyendocrine/2026-08-19https://cycleandcare.com/share-vitro-maturation-infertility-polyendocrine.svgHand, finger, skin, palm, male, women. Womens HealthA systematic review of in vitro maturation (IVM) protocols and outcomes in women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) has been conducted. The review aimed to identify determinants... https://cycleandcare.com/news/modified-natural-cycle-fertility/2026-08-19https://cycleandcare.com/share-modified-natural-cycle-fertility.svgClose-up of hands forming a heart shape on woman's belly, symbolizing health and love. Womens...A new study has found that modified natural cycle embryo transfer is a viable alternative to hormone replacement therapy for women over 40, with comparable live birth rates and a lower risk of... https://cycleandcare.com/news/endometrial-thickness-linked-birth/2026-08-18https://cycleandcare.com/share-endometrial-thickness-linked-birth.svgWomen, farmer, field, agriculture, model, nature. Womens HealthA recent study has found a correlation between endometrial thickness and birth weight, as well as preterm birth, in IVF cycles. (Source: Fertility and Sterility) https://cycleandcare.com/news/study-links-neighborhood-disadvantage/2026-08-18https://cycleandcare.com/share-study-links-neighborhood-disadvantage.svgNurse, military, child. Womens Health equipmentA new study finds that women living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods experience higher rates of menstrual disturbances, particularly dysmenorrhea, even after accounting for individual... https://cycleandcare.com/news/nhs-clinic-wheels-saves/2026-08-17https://cycleandcare.com/share-nhs-clinic-wheels-saves.svgWomen, river, baskets, family, people. Womens Health people workingA mobile cervical screening bus in the UK is helping to increase screening rates, particularly among women from ethnic minority backgrounds and those in deprived areas. https://cycleandcare.com/news/antihistamines-hormonal-symptoms-what-db0145/2026-08-17https://cycleandcare.com/share-antihistamines-hormonal-symptoms-what-db0145.svgA friendly consultation between a doctor and patient in a bright, white room setting. Womens...Women are turning to over-the-counter antihistamines like Pepcid and Allegra to manage symptoms of PMDD and menopause, but experts say the evidence is limited. While histamine may play a role in... https://cycleandcare.com/news/travel-etiquette-matter-respect-6d896e/2026-08-17https://cycleandcare.com/share-travel-etiquette-matter-respect-6d896e.svgA woman working out on gym equipment, promoting fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Womens Health...Readers share their views on travel etiquette, highlighting the importance of offering seats to women, addressing hygiene concerns, and navigating crowded public transport with consideration for... https://cycleandcare.com/news/women-must-feel-pressured-792356/2026-08-16https://cycleandcare.com/share-women-must-feel-pressured-792356.svgTwo women practicing yoga in a serene park setting, embracing healthy lifestyle and tranquility...The new health secretary, Yvette Cooper, has emphasized the need to address pressure on women to have a particular kind of birth experience, promising a root-and-branch reform of standards in... https://cycleandcare.com/news/science-behind-period-poops-30c4af/2026-08-16https://cycleandcare.com/share-science-behind-period-poops-30c4af.svgPair, a heart, clouds, human, woman, together. Womens Health people workingResearch suggests that up to 73% of healthy premenopausal women experience significant gastrointestinal symptoms during their menstrual cycle. A nutrition researcher at the University of Florida... https://cycleandcare.com/news/hidden-link-between-perimenopause-816e1b/2026-08-16https://cycleandcare.com/share-hidden-link-between-perimenopause-816e1b.svgThree women in lingerie, embracing on a blue background, promoting diversity and body...A woman's experience highlights the often-overlooked connection between perimenopause symptoms and alcohol consumption, leading to a vicious cycle of worsening sleep, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing. https://cycleandcare.com/news/pressure-ideal-birth-can-6f57db/2026-08-16https://cycleandcare.com/share-pressure-ideal-birth-can-6f57db.svgWomen, crowd, protest, protesters, people, protesting. Womens Health people workingA woman shares her harrowing five-day labour experience, highlighting how the push for low-intervention births can endanger mothers. She argues that the 'ideal birth' narrative often ignores... https://cycleandcare.com/news/north-devon-hospital-staff-ca0d1b/2026-08-16https://cycleandcare.com/share-north-devon-hospital-staff-ca0d1b.svgKorean women, people, lady, republic of korea, autumn. Womens Health people workingDoctors at North Devon District Hospital receive emergency training after the maternity unit shuts due to staff shortages, raising concerns about patient safety and future hospital services. https://cycleandcare.com/news/women-hormones-suppression-self-5571a2/2026-08-16https://cycleandcare.com/share-women-hormones-suppression-self-5571a2.svgWomen in a fitness class using Pilates equipment indoors. Enthusiastic and engaging session for...The discussion around women's hormones has shifted from suppression to self-understanding, with younger generations being more literate about their menstrual cycles and reproductive systems. https://cycleandcare.com/news/exclusion-antenatal-classes-sparks-54483d/2026-08-16https://cycleandcare.com/share-exclusion-antenatal-classes-sparks-54483d.svgIntimate close-up of two women embracing, showcasing beauty and diversity. Womens Health close upA woman's experience with the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) antenatal classes highlights the tension between individual needs and societal expectations. (Source: The Guardian, women's health) https://cycleandcare.com/news/aoc-egg-freezing-decision-25e880/2026-08-16https://cycleandcare.com/share-aoc-egg-freezing-decision-25e880.svgA woman performs exercises on a hip abductor machine with guidance from a trainer. Womens Health...Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly documented her egg-freezing process, sparking conservative criticism while experts emphasized the procedure’s safety, success rates, and... https://cycleandcare.com/fertility-pregnancy/2026-08-21 https://cycleandcare.com/care-systems/2026-08-21 https://cycleandcare.com/news/2026-08-21 https://cycleandcare.com/about/ https://cycleandcare.com/sources-and-methods/ https://cycleandcare.com/corrections/