New Study: Survey responses from women who gave birth in Ireland (2018–2023) reveal many felt uninformed and pressured when agreeing to labor induction. The findings point to widespread coercion and a lack of genuine choice in maternity care.

New study: Fat women report disrupted care relationships and less discussion of sexual and reproductive health due to weight stigma and provider bias. Many engage in doctor shopping to avoid judgment, showing how fatphobia undermines continuity of care. https://t.co/RcePMfmw04

Post-Dobbs and Alabama’s 2024 ruling that embryos are “children,” this study explores how personhood laws threaten reproductive rights, IVF access, and bodily autonomy—through feminist, Black feminist, and queer lenses.

“We Talk About Penises and Vaginas, But We Don’t Talk About PMS”: Canadian Social Workers’ Knowledge of Premenstrual Symptoms and Their Assessment Practices with Mothers: Women's Reproductive Health: Vol 12 , No 3 - Get Access

Self-Objectification, Gender Dysphoria, and Menstrual Cup Attitudes: Among 145 non-cisgender menstruators, higher self-objectification and gender dysphoria were linked to negative views of menstruation and menstrual cups. https://t.co/7Dyn5FfB8N

📢I’m co-leading a #SpecialIssue in #OpenAccess journal @Cancers_MDPI on: “Cancer Disparities and Health Equity: Challenges, Insights, and Transformative Strategies” - focusing on LGBTIQ+ cancer survivorship and care. Submit your research! 📌 https://t.co/jwjvnsGmzM

Have you had a chance to read Cancer Council Australia’s LGBTQI+ People and Cancer resource? We’d really value your thoughts. You can access the resource and share your feedback through our short online survey: https://t.co/f3hIgwg7EP #cancerresearch #lgbtqia #QueeringCancer

This study with new mothers found postpartum sleep is shaped by anxiety, shifting routines, self-care struggles, and social expectations. This deeply affects emotional well-being and daily life after birth. #PostpartumHealth #MaternalWellbeing https://t.co/PDk8W3tNEN

This open access review found that people with endometriosis face dismissal, delays and misinformation from healthcare professionals, with diagnosis taking up to 12 years. We need better education about #Endometriosis #WomensHealth https://t.co/2ilInMwNxx

This UK-wide study found that 1 in 5 women experienced a traumatic birth, and around 6% met full criteria for childbirth-related PTSD. Rates were highest in Scotland (15.8%), We need more research into birth trauma and support. #CBPTSD #MaternalHealth

Interviews with Planned Parenthood staff reveal how stigma shapes abortion care. Some abortions are seen as more “acceptable” than others, creating a stigma hierarchy that influences communication and patient treatment. #AbortionCare #ReproductiveHealth https://t.co/ce2HIdevIX

We’re seeking a motivated #PhD candidate to explore how #LGBTQA+ people with #IntellectualDisability engage with digital platforms for #SexualHealth, #Relationships, and #CommunityConnection through #CoDesign and #ArtsBasedMethods. Contact r.power@westernsydney.edu.au for info

Have you had a chance to read Cancer Council Australia’s LGBTQI+ People and Cancer resource? We’d really value your thoughts. You can access the resource and share your feedback through our short online survey: https://t.co/f3hIgwg7EP #cancerresearch #lgbtqia #QueeringCancer

📢I’m co-leading a #SpecialIssue in #OpenAccess journal @Cancers_MDPI on: “Cancer Disparities and Health Equity: Challenges, Insights, and Transformative Strategies” - focusing on LGBTIQ+ cancer survivorship and care. Submit your research! 📌 https://t.co/jwjvnsGmzM

LGBTQA+ people with disability—share your story! Join our body mapping project to explore sexual health through art. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/ZgHQWHZJzD Gift vouchers are provided for taking part. #LGBTQA #Disability #sexualhealth

People with endometriosis need more than treatment. They need validation, understanding, and support from providers and loved ones, along with interdisciplinary care and resources for significant others. Read more: https://t.co/jegjb6zUJo #endometriosis

Despite growing attention to menopause, workplace policies remain underdeveloped, often neglecting menstruation. Inclusive, evidence-based policies must challenge stigma and make reproductive health an organisational concern. Read more: https://t.co/lPx0oojthZ #menstruation

For women in lesbian relationships, PMS symptoms were eased by supportive partners, empathy, and shared coping, contrasting with the conflict often seen in heterosexual relationships. Read more: https://t.co/oev360AqN9 #PMS

📢 Call for Papers – Special Issue Reproductive Bodies and the Workplace Seeking research on how reproductive health intersects with work. 🗓 Abstracts due: 1 Sept 2025 📧m.oshea@westernsydney.edu.au. CC: j.ussher@westernsydney.edu.au Details: https://t.co/FE4VU9HJjL

Those diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy or postpartum face emotional turmoil, isolation, and uncertainty. New study reveals gaps in mental health support and calls for early screening, integrated care, and peer connection. Read more: https://t.co/2ss5YWUBB0 #pregnancy