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health8 days ago•6 min saved

Dozens harmed by delays in gynaecology care at Salford hospital

An audit at Salford Royal Hospital found dozens of gynaecology patients, including cancer patients, were harmed by delays in diagnosis and treatment due to administrative failures. A prior NHS England review had flagged a backlog of over 2,000 unsent letters causing months-long delays. Staff raised safety concerns amid workforce pressures, the trust apologised, and a new leadership team is implementing improvements to patient follow-up and processes.

via The Independent|

#cancer #gynaecology #health

health3 months ago•6 min saved

Three-year coil wait highlights NI gynecology backlog

Elaine Gracey has waited since 2022 for a hormonal coil to ease heavy, painful periods, a sign of Northern Ireland’s record-long gynaecology waiting lists. The Department of Health says steps and extra funding are being used to reduce delays and expand capacity, but many women still face years-long waits and some turn to private care. The story also underscores broader menopause care challenges and ongoing efforts to streamline pathways across trusts in NI.

via BBC|

#coils #gynaecology #health

health1 year ago•5 min saved

UK Gynaecology Wait Times Double, Women Suffer

Gynaecology waiting lists in the UK have more than doubled since February 2020, with over 755,000 appointments pending, affecting around 630,000 women. Conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and menopause care are causing significant delays, impacting women's health and quality of life. Health leaders criticize the lack of priority given to women's health, urging for more funding and better management. Despite some improvements, the situation remains dire compared to pre-pandemic levels, with calls for government action to address the crisis.

via BBC.com|

#endometriosis #gynaecology #health

history2 years ago•5 min saved

"Unraveling the Erotic Enigma of the Voynich Manuscript"

The Voynich manuscript, a mysterious late-medieval document covered in illustrations of stars, planets, plants, and naked women, has long puzzled historians. In a recent article, researchers propose that the manuscript contains information about sex and conception, drawing on late-medieval gynaecology and sexology. They suggest that the largest illustration, the Rosettes, represents a late-medieval understanding of sex and conception, resolving many of the manuscript's contradictions. The proposal aligns with the patriarchal culture of the time and sheds light on the manuscript's enigmatic features, offering a new perspective for future research.

via The Conversation|

#censorship #cryptography #gynaecology

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Endometriosis Diagnosis Delays: UK Women Wait Nearly a Decade, Study Reveals"

A study by Endometriosis UK reveals that women in the UK are waiting nearly nine years for an endometriosis diagnosis, with health professionals often dismissing or minimizing symptoms. The average diagnosis time has increased to eight years and 10 months, prompting calls for urgent action to reduce waiting times. The government's women's health strategy includes endometriosis as a priority area, but the report suggests that waiting times have worsened. Endometriosis UK is urging governments to commit to an average diagnosis time of a year or less by 2030 and calling for urgent reductions in gynaecology waiting times.

via The Guardian|

#diagnosis #endometriosis #gynaecology