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RCOG release: Variations in treating heavy menstrual bleeding found

The Office for Research and Clinical Audit (ORCA) at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has published the results of a study into the treatment of women with heavy menstrual bleeding in England.  The study found that the use of surgery was four-times greater in some regions compared to other parts of England.

RCOG and the outbreak of WWII: what can we learn from the College archive?

"...and I have to tell you that this country is now at war with Germany..."

Seventy years after Neville Chamberlain broadcast those famous words, launching this country into six years of war, it is fascinating to look back at the role the College played in the preparations for civilian safety prior to September 1939.

BJOG release: New study on the cause of early preterm birth

An exploratory study to be published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, has shown that women going into early preterm labour (before 34 weeks gestation) have low-levels of progesterone in their saliva as early as 24 weeks, and that moreover, these levels fail to rise during pregnancy in the normal way.  This offers the possibility of developing a simple, non-invasive test to identify women at increased risk of delivering early.

TOG release: A call for awareness on pregnancy, abortion and domestic violence

A new paper to be published in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG) examines the relationship between abortion and domestic violence. The authors call for greater awareness about domestic violence, and underline the need to support women seeking to terminate unwanted pregnancies associated with intimate partner violence.

BJOG release: Doctors comment on the impact of fertility tourism on the NHS

In a commentary to be published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, doctors reveal the numbers of women travelling abroad for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatment and examine their motivations for doing so.

Ministry of Defence Clinical Excellence Awards Scheme

The 2009 round of the MOD Clinical Excellence Awards Scheme is now under way.  Royal Colleges and Faculties have been invited to nominate Surgeon General Departments (SGD) consultants who they feel meet the criteria for an award.

RCOG release: Reducing maternal death in Bangladesh

New strategies to reduce maternal death in Bangladesh will be presented today at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) South Asia Day. The conference gathers together a group of international experts to discuss ways to achieve Millennium Development Goals 4 (reduce child mortality) and 5 (improve maternal health).

RCOG release: The long road to safe motherhood in Nepal

Women in Nepal face the highest risk of maternal death in South Asia. The country’s high rates of maternal death and reproductive morbidity will be discussed today at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) South Asia Day. The conference gathers together a group of international experts to discuss ways to achieve Millennium Development Goals 4 (reduce child mortality) and 5 (improve maternal health).

RCOG release: Promoting safer childbirth - a Sri Lankan success story

Despite recent internal conflict, Sri Lanka has emerged as a success story in promoting safer childbirth. The country’s significant decline in maternal deaths will be presented today at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) South Asia Day. The conference gathers together a group of international experts to discuss maternal and child health in South Asia.

RCOG release: South Asia Day - Historic meeting to promote Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5

A group of international experts will meet today at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) on the occasion of South Asia Day to discuss ways to achieve Millennium Development Goals 4 (reduce child mortality) and 5 (improve maternal health). This historic conference gathers together specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology, midwives, health care providers and policy makers to share experiences and discuss strategies to improve women’s health in South Asia.