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.svgA pregnant woman sitting on the floor with her legs extended to the left and her right hand on...Some 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.svgA woman in workout attire kneeling on a Pilates reformer machine, holding a small exercise ball...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.svgA woman stands beside a machine with a black cushion on top, while another woman sits in a black...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.svgA woman in purple scrubs is seen tending to a baby in an incubator, with the baby lying on its...A 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.svgA pregnant woman sitting on a rock, wearing a white dress with a black sash around her waist...California 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.svgA woman in an orange dress standing in a field of tall grass and wildflowers, with mountains...A 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 in a black outfit using a Pilates reformer machine in a studio setting.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.svgA left hand with the palm facing upwards and the thumb extended, resting on a dark gray surface.A 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.svgA person's torso, with their hands forming a heart shape over their stomach.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.svgThree women in traditional Vietnamese clothing are harvesting tea leaves in a lush green tea field.A 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.svgA pregnant woman standing on a stone path in a garden, wearing a white dress with a black band...A 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.svgA medical examination room with a chair, a desk, a laptop, and a rolling stool.A 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.svgAn open magazine with a page featuring a woman's face and the words "eating HORMONAL HARMONY" in...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 sitting on a weight machine in a gym, adjusting her blue headband.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.svgA pregnant woman in a white bikini, kneeling on the floor with her left arm raised and her right...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.svgA white tampon with a string attached, lying on a pink surface with a red substance splattered...Research 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.svgA woman with long blonde hair drinking from a clear plastic water bottle.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.svgA large crowd of women and children, all dressed in vibrant clothing, gathered together in a...A 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.svgA woman in a white lab coat holding an apple and a stethoscope.Doctors 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.svgA woman in a black shirt and leggings sitting on a Pilates reformer, with a woman in a black...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.svgThe upper bodies of two women, with one woman's shoulder and arm visible behind the other.A 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 sitting at a desk in an office, with a stethoscope, phone, and computer monitor visible.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/topics/sec-care-systems/2026-08-20 https://cycleandcare.com/about/ https://cycleandcare.com/sources-and-methods/ https://cycleandcare.com/corrections/