After suffering in silence, these women are relying on a pessary and the results have been life-changing. What to know about ...

Preterm birth or birth before 37 weeks of gestation, is a major global health concern, significantly contributing to infant mortality and long-term health issues. According to the World Health ...

The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held a city-based hospital and a gynaecologist accountable for medical negligence, ordering them to jointly pay Rs 23.65 lakh — ...

Fold7 creative Philippa Baines’s own health struggles helped inspire her team to create an impactful, London marathon-themed campaign spotlighting often-hidden female pain. She shares her long journey ...

A cystocele, commonly known as a prolapsed bladder, occurs when the wall between the bladder and the vagina weakens, allowing the bladder to bulge into the vaginal space. This condition is ...

More babies in England are being born by Caesarean section, latest NHS data for England reveals. Latest figures for 2023/24 show 42% of all deliveries were Caesarean. The proportion has increased ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A non-invasive medical device that could help millions of women in the US with a condition known as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) has launched in the US today. Approximately 57 million American women ...