UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health

University College London (@UCL) Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women’s Health. Better lives for women and babies across the world.

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

What a fantastic start to Term 1! ✨

Last week, we were delighted to welcome more than 200 attendees to the launch of our new e-publication, 200 Years of Women's Health at UCL.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important milestone.

📸: Lucy Pope

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

Research led by @ProfJoyceHarper (@UCL_IfWH) warns that women are falling victim to a 'menopause gold rush', spending large sums on products 'not supported by scientific evidence'.
https://t.co/jM24a8esCj

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

Learn more about our e-publication here 👇
https://t.co/G8mbR3PFCl

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

What a fantastic start to Term 1! ✨

Last week, we were delighted to welcome more than 200 attendees to the launch of our new e-publication, 200 Years of Women's Health at UCL.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important milestone.

📸: Lucy Pope

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

Why do some women experience side effects from contraception? 💊

“Given that billions of women have used hormonal contraception over the last 60+ years, it's staggering how little research has been done on this,” said Professor Jenny Hall (@UCL_IfWH).
https://t.co/7xZYHBWiEs

[Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @VikramSinai]

It was a wonderful and inspiring evening celebrating 200 years of women’s health at UCL today.

A journey full of innovation, achievements, advancements and standing for evidence-based science and equality.

It has been 13 years for me at UCL/UCLH and I will remain forever grateful for all that this institution has taught me and supported me with.

A big thank you to Prof Anna David, Prof Melanie Davies and Dr Sophie Clarke for the opportunity to talk about Reproductive Endocrinology at UCL.

From Gerald Swyer and Prof Howard Jacobs to Prof Gerard Conway, Prof Melanie Davies and Prof Joyce Harper, the reproductive medicine unit has been pioneering medical diagnoses and treatments for a wide range of reproductive health conditions spanning puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause. Its work in setting up multidisciplinary clinics, involving patients in their care and advocacy and advancing medical education is unparalleled.

It was a special moment for me today summarising these achievements on the 200 years celebration event. Founded in 1826, UCL is a global powerhouse of education and research. It holds a rich history as the first university in England to admit students regardless of their religion, social background, or gender.

Looking forward to many more achievements for RMU in future!

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

Professor Joyce Harper (@UCL_IfWH) said: “If sportswomen are going into this knowing it – egg freezing – is not going to be a guarantee, in any remote form, that they will have a baby at the end, then that’s OK.”
https://t.co/8MLOkMjDXB

[Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @VikramSinai]

Do take part in or share this research 🙏🏻 from My Menopause Brain (UCL). Every experience of menopause is unique and each bit of research adds valuable data to advance our understanding of the transition!
Thank you 🙏🏻 Ruth Wood and team.
Just visit the website at UCL brain 🧠 sciences or click -
https://t.co/YHpsp96qkG

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

Pioneer. Surgeon. Trailblazer 🩺

Dame Mary Scharlieb (1845–1930) helped to transform women's healthcare and remains a key figure in UCL's women's health history. Join us on 29 September and celebrate two centuries of impact.

🔗 https://t.co/HGQgqwrkW7
📸: Wellcome Collection

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

Researchers from @UCL_IfWH have launched a ground-breaking study to better understand the different experiences women have had related to freebirth. Visit The Freebirth Experiences Study website to learn more.
https://t.co/bT3WMcMItF

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

More evidence is needed into the effectiveness and safety of menopause supplements, finds a new study led by researchers at @UCL_IfWH.

#Menopause #WomensHealth #Supplements #MenopauseSupplements
https://t.co/yCjbc1xO9J

[UCL Alumni @UCLAlumni]

Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah!

[UCL Alumni @UCLAlumni]

Huge congrats to everyone graduating this week 🎓

To our new graduates – you’re now part of our global alumni community. Explore the support we offer to new graduates like you and find out how you can stay in touch with your alumni network👇
https://t.co/xlPVekilWY

#UCLgrad

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

What can 200 years of women’s health research teach us about the future?

As part of #UCL200, @UCL_IfWH is launching a new e-publication: 200 Years of Women’s Health at UCL. Join us to explore the discoveries shaping women’s health since 1826.

🔗 https://t.co/HGQgqwrkW7

[Vikram Sinai Talaulikar @VikramSinai]

Thank you Kiran Singh at The Sattva Collective for the opportunity to share my thoughts about menopause experiences in different healthcare and cultural settings and how we can do better to support those who need help during menopause transition.

https://t.co/7eDFbHL0T6

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

"For years, campaigners have been asking why don't we just let women swab themselves. They've done it for years in other countries such as Denmark and Australia," said Dr Adeola Olaitan (@UCL_IfWH).

#WomensHealth #SmearTest #HPV #CervicalCancer
https://t.co/7Dn4vFOSjt

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

Professor Charles Rodeck's work helped to transform modern fetal medicine, improving care for thousands of unborn children. In 1990, he founded the Research Department of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, laying the foundations for what is now @UCL_IfWH.

More: https://t.co/MkIFJX6NxS

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

'PMOS has been treated as a reproductive condition for too long, when the insulin resistance, inflammation and cardiovascular risk it carries make it a whole-body disease,’ said @DrHelenONeill (@UCL_IfWH).

Learn more 👇
https://t.co/WFcK1MW7xz

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

Has it become more common for women to freeze their eggs? Dr Zeynep Gurtin (@UCL_IfWH) said that egg freezing had become more common as a procedure since it was first offered in 2012.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/aGKPdnSCmv (from 37:20)
https://t.co/aGKPdnSCmv

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

The NeoPACE Study is inviting parents whose baby received palliative or end-of-life care to take part in our research. By sharing your views, you can help us better understand what matters most to babies and families during this time.

Learn more: https://t.co/NFW9uVzpff

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

🎧 Listen to Dr Helen O'Neill discuss the luteal phase on @BBCRadioLondon (from 2:48:01)

https://t.co/y5yMroCETV

[UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @UCL_IfWH]

Explaining the distress that can accompany the luteal phase of periods, @DrHelenONeill (@UCL_IfWH) said: “There is so little education that women receive about the fundamental aspects of how their bodies work.”
https://t.co/mwuEB7fExb