Vaginal mesh implants: ‘I really thought I was dying’
Carolyn Churchill was in agony after mesh surgery, but doctors were reluctant to blame her implant, even suggesting the pain might be a mental health issue
Hollywood’s grim century of fat-shaming: from Greta Garbo to Chloë Grace Moretz
The film industry has a long and unhealthy obsession with the weight of its female stars. The more who speak up – like Moretz did this week – the more chance there is of change
The fight for women poisoned by breast implants
Five years after PIP silicone was declared dangerous, victims have been awarded a payout. But, say campaigners, it does not cover their costs so far – let alone compensate for their suffering
Don’t infantilise pregnant women. Tell them how tough breastfeeding can be
Of course British attitudes need to change, but let’s be honest, telling women about how wondrous breastfeeding can be is to tell only half the story, writes Guardian journalist Lizzie Davies
Breastfeeding Q&A: is breast really best for mother and baby?
We look at the evidence of the benefits of breast milk over formula milk, which is heavily marketed around the world
Does being on your period make you less on top of your game?
‘Period brain’ may be one of the mainstays of internet banter – but a new study doesn’t find any scientific evidence for it
Morning-after pill apology is hard to swallow
Boots has said sorry in the row over its emergency pill, but its comments reveal how women are still judged on contraception and sex
‘It’s too expensive’: your views on the morning-after pill in the UK
Boots has refused to reduce the price of emergency contraception, despite campaigners persuading other pharmacies to drop the cost
Boots faces boycott over refusal to lower cost of morning-after pill
Tesco and Superdrug halve price of emergency contraceptive after charity campaign, but Boots retains higher price
Our public health guardians have been asleep at the wheel as vaginal mesh tragedy unfolds
We diminish the tragedy by characterising the cases as unrepresentative of typical outcomes, but we must admit our current system has failed us