Dr. Sònia Anglès Acedo: “Having positive sexual health results in a better quality of life”
Sexual health is an important part of anyone's life and has an impact on their overall health. Often, when a person is suffering from a disease, it a1
Service News from Gynecology
7 myths about gynaecological ultrasound scanning
Most women will have a gynaecologic ultrasound scan at least once in their lives. Even so, there are still many myths and false beliefs surrounding t1
The Hospital Clínic hosts the presentation of the Perinatal Bereavement Support Manual for professionals
It is a document prepared by different Catalan public hospitals and coordinated by the Hospital Clínic and aims to help professionals faced with thes1
Does the use of hair straighteners and other hair products increase the risk of uterine cancer?
A recent study indicated that women who use hair straightening products have a higher risk of uterine cancer. However, the findings are still prelimi1
Can the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome be improved without drugs?
Healthy eating and physical exercise are recommended to improve the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
The Hospital Clínic has carried out its second uterus transplant
Eighteen months after the first one, the Hospital Clínic carried out its second uterus transplant on 4 April. On this occasion, it was possible thank1
Approving cannabis for endometriosis and cancer pain
Medical cannabis has been approved for the treatment of certain pathologies and can be dispensed in pharmacies under prescription from a health profe1
The Hospital Clínic committed to universal screening for cytomegalovirus in the first trimester of pregnancy
The Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, through the Maternal Foetal Medicine Service led by Dr. Francesc Figueras, has consolidated its screening programme1
Why should boys be vaccinated against papilloma as well as girls?
So far, the papillomavirus vaccine schedule in Catalonia has been for girls of 11-12 years old only. However, from next year, the Department of Healt1
New non-hormonal contraceptive pill for men?
Recently, a male contraceptive pill was tested on mice that is nearly 100% effective and which allows fertility to be restored approximately one mont1