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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 1d

And the full @skynewsrss.bsky.social story is here: news.sky.com/video/late-c...

Late c-sections linked to future premature births

Researchers from University College London say this is likely due to scarring in the womb, which can increase the risk of early labour.

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 1d

Read more about this story here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...

Study highlights risks of Caesarean births to future pregnancies

Women who have Caesarean births at an advanced stage of labour are about eight times more likely to develop scars in the womb which are known to increase the likelihood of premature births in future p...

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Anna David @prenataltherapy.bsky.social · 1d

Our latest research on Caesarean section (CS) scar is published today from our Preterm Birth clinic @uclh.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk Here is the paper in AJOG: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40945811/

Postnatal healing of cesarean scar: an ultrasound study - PubMed

Advanced cervical dilatation and low fetal station at emergency cesarean delivery in labor are independent predictors of cesarean scar location near or within the cervix, and these cervical scars heal...

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 1d

It’s important to realise there are potential consequences from having a Caesarean birth at a late stage of labour for future pregnancies, Prof Anna David @prenataltherapy.bsky.social tells @skynewsrss.bsky.social in light of new @ucl.ac.uk research led by Dr Maria Ivan @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 6d

Women with an inherited risk of developing ovarian cancer because they have the so-called Angelina Jolie gene alteration can now be tested on the NHS thanks to pioneering research led by UCL academics including Professor Adam Rosenthal
@uclpophealthsci.bsky.social

New ovarian cancer test offered for women at high risk

Women with an inherited risk of developing ovarian cancer because they have the so-called Angelina Jolie gene mutation can now be tested on the NHS thanks to UCL research.

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · 6d

Welcome to Autumn Term 1 🍂

We're delighted to welcome our brand new cohort of students to UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health 👋

Here's to a successful year ahead!

#LoveUCL #WelcometoUCL #WomensHealth #UCL

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · 7d

“There hasn’t so far been any kind of organised surveillance programme for them, there hasn’t been anything systematic that actually works until now,” said Professor Adam Rosenthal (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) on the new ovarian cancer test.

Learn more here ⬇️

#ovariancancer #womenshealth

New ovarian cancer test that monitors disease to be rolled out

The new test can dramatically cut the chance of being diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · 9d

🎧 This #InternationalPodcastDay and as we approach #MenopauseAwarenessMonth, we look back at S2 of "It All Starts Here" with @vikramsinait.bsky.social.

This episode examines what Menopause is, how to optimize lifestyle in this stage, as well as treatment options.

Listen now:

🔗 bit.ly/4nvmyax

Menopause

We are back here today to talk about menopause. We are going to be diving into the basics on what it is and what to expect, and then some ideas on how to optimize lifestyle in this stage as well as va

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · 13d

“Undue focus on paracetamol would risk preventing families from using one of the safest medications to use in pregnancy when needed,” said Dr Dimitrios Siassakos (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) amid an announcement from President Trump about autism.

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#womenshealth #autism #paracetamol #tylenol

Trump slammed by scientists for claiming paracetamol use in pregnancy causes autism

The US health secretary is set to say that Tylenol – which is paracetamol in the UK – is a potential cause of autism

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 16d

UCL has been rated as a leading university for knowledge exchange for the fifth year in a row in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Read the news story: bit.ly/46tDarL

#KEF5

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 16d

We’re officially underway for 2025-26 and our campuses are buzzing with life and energy again!

Explore this page for everything you need to get started: Welcome events, askUCL, support services and term dates. 🔗
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/new-students

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 Applications open for UCL’s 2025/26 Challenge Award!
💡 Up to £100K per project over 14 months
🤝 Co-led by UCL staff from different faculties
📅 Apply by 30 Sept 2025
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/research-projects/2025/jul/data-empowered-societies-funding-call-202526-challenge-award

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 17d

Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah!

UCL branded graphic. A stylised illustration of a bowl of honey, a pomegranate and apples on the right and text saying 'Happy Rosh Hashanah' on the left.

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · 24d

Join us for Professor Jane Hirst's Invited Lecture as part of The Edward Holme Public Lecture Series: Protecting pregnant women and babies from extreme heat in a warming planet.

📆 Thursday 18 September
⏰ 17.00 - 19.00
📍 UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

More info here ⬇️

Protecting pregnant women and babies from extreme heat in a warming planet

Join Professor Jane Hirst for a lecture addressing the growing threat of extreme heat to pregnant women and newborns, which is part of the Edward Holme Public Lecture Series 2025.

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · Sep 9

Mind the Gap: Unequal Coverage in UK Reproductive Health Research Using Linked Data

Our understanding of healthcare use and whether current services meet the needs of everyone equally is limited.

Find out how data linkage can help answer vital questions equitably
ijpds.org/news/09-09-2...

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are delighted to announce the successful projects from our recent funding call for Early Career Researchers, each worth up to £15,000. Find out more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/news/2025/sep/funding-awarded-10-ecr-catalyst-grant-projects-mental-health-wellbeing

Funding Awarded to 10 ECR Catalyst Grant Projects in Mental Health & Wellbeing

We are delighted to announce the successful projects from our recent funding call for Early Career Researchers, delivered through UCL’s Grand Challenge of Mental Health and Wellbeing.

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · Aug 25

Professor Joyce Harper (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) joined @kyliepentelow.bsky.social on #BBCWomansHour to speak about why she’s calling for schools to educate boys & girls on periods together.

Catch up now (from 39 mins, 15 seconds) ⬇️

#WomensHealth #MenstrualHealth #UCL

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Woman's Hour - Stalking & heart disease, Cellist Laura van der Heijden, Periods - BBC Sounds

Dr Audrey Marchland discusses a new Harvard study linking stalking to heart disease.

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · Aug 20

A new @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social study, co-authored by Professor Joyce Harper, Caroline Musulin, & Natania Yeshitila, states that boys and girls should be taught together in mixed classes about menstruation to help reduce the stigma, secrecy and disinformation which still surrounds periods.

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Teach boys and girls together about menstruation, UCL study argues

Mixed classes would widen children’s understanding and reduce stigma and disinformation about periods, researchers say

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uclpophealthsci.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · Aug 20

Period education in school is too focused on biological aspects and not enough on how menstruation affects mood and wellness, plus boys are not educated enough on menstruation, finds a new study led by Professor Joyce Harper
(@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social).

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www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/au...

Boys can help break taboo around periods

Period education in school is too focused on biological aspects and not enough on how menstruation affects mood and wellness, plus boys are not educated on enough on menstruation, finds a new study le...

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 20

Girls and boys should be taught about periods in mixed-sex groups in school, according to a @ucl.ac.uk report warning that pupils are not being given enough information about menstruation

Girls and boys ‘should learn about periods together’

School pupils are not being given enough information about menstruation, warns University College London study

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PLMR Education @plmr.education · Aug 20

Study from @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social says school children are not provided with adequate menstruation education.
More from @the-independent.com @eleanorbusby.bsky.social
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#education #educationnews

Lessons about periods should be compulsory for boys and girls

A study says school children are not provided with adequate menstruation education

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · Aug 14

Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-Level results today!
If you’re joining us this September, welcome to UCL. 💜

Got questions about Results Day, visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · Aug 8

“Testosterone is certainly a hot topic at the moment…it certainly does in women help our sexual function, it also contributes to our muscles, our mood, our bone health and our vitality,” said @profjoyceharper.bsky.social (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social).

Listen here (from 5 mins) ⬇️

#WomensHealth #UCL

Woman's Hour - Listener Week: Testosterone, Talking to adult children about abuse, Why we dream - BBC Sounds

Listener Week continues as we bring your stories, ideas and dilemmas to the air.

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · Aug 7

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