The pelvic mesh scandal makes it clear: doctors must declare any funding
We need a public register to show which doctors are in the pay of industry – or more patients will suffer, says author and broadcaster Margaret McCartney
Thousands lose last hope of having a baby as lockdown closes IVF clinics
Women approaching middle age may be too old for fertility treatment when clinics reopen
State control over women’s bodies is an unforeseen outcome of the coronavirus crisis
A U-turn on women’s ability to access home abortions and the cancellation of IVF means they have less say over their fertility, says broadcaster Emma Barnett
True numbers of FGM victims could be far higher as countries fail to record cases
New report calls for national surveys by governments to underline scale of worldwide abuse
Rishi Sunak confirms tampon tax will be scrapped
Women’s sanitary products will be zero-rated for VAT after end of Brexit transition period
‘I asked three times for an epidural’: why are women being denied pain relief during childbirth?
A new report concludes that women are not being given epidurals and not being fully informed about pain relief by NHS trusts. Does a belief in natural births lie behind this?
How to check yourself for breast cancer
Every woman is different and it’s best to get into the habit of examining yourself regularly so you can spot any changes
Tampon wars: the battle to overthrow the Tampax empire
The long read: For decades, one company has ruled the world of tampons. But a new wave of brands has emerged, selling themselves as more ethical, more feminist and more ecological
We will end female genital mutilation only by backing frontline activists
From the Gambia to Kenya, FGM has been fought most successfully at grassroots level. The world must pay heed
‘I feel liberated’: the women celebrating their body hair
For the past month, women around the world have been celebrating the joys of ditching hair-removal products as part of a campaign called Januhairy. Here, they share their stories