Oxford Women's Health

01/05/2026

The Oxford Women’s Health autumn newsletter is out now!

In this update, we:

🍁 Share the latest dietary advice for supporting people who are taking GLP-1 medications
🍁 Discuss diagnosing and managing pelvic pain in teenagers
🍁 Explain growing calls for the funding of AndroFeme®1
🍁 Introduce you to our new gynaecologist, Dr Janet Whineray
🍁 Share our International Women’s Day celebrations, and more.

Read the newsletter here: https://createsend.com/t/d-B4758FC3A79F0E722540EF23F30FEDED

04/04/2026

Wishing you a very happy and relaxing Easter from all of us in the Oxford Women’s Health team.

30/03/2026

Can a multivitamin slow the ageing process?

Not really, although this article about a recent study offers some food for thought that you might find interesting. With the science behind epigenetic clocks still in its infancy, scientists instead say that the best way to care for our bodies as they age is to:

- Eat a balanced diet
- Remain active
- Get enough sleep
- Look after your emotional health
- And limit alcohol intake.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/can-a-multivitamin-slow-the-ageing-process-not-really

19/03/2026

Did you know that research shows a growing number of women are beginning new relationships in midlife?

It’s important to remember that while fertility decreases as we age, the possibility of conceiving naturally does not completely fall to zero, and surprise pregnancies can occur.

In our latest newsletter, Oxford Women’s Health Menopause GPs Dr Victoria Price and Dr Lauren Goldschmidt discussed the importance of contraception during menopause.

Click here to read the article: https://www.oxfordwomenshealth.co.nz/news/summer-2025-newsletter.html

17/03/2026

An Auckland women who discovered she had breast cancer after watching a TikTok video demonstrating a self-examination, is sharing her story to encourage other women to regularly check their breasts.

At just 34, Coraline Rewcastle was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma after doing a “quick self-check” when she saw the clip pop up on her feed.

Read her story here: https://www.nowtolove.co.nz/news/coraline-rewcastle-tiktok-found-my-cancer/

At Oxford Women’s Health, we have the expertise of consultant oncoplastic Breast Surgeon Josie Todd who is available for specialist appointments.

15/03/2026

A new global study will investigate the impacts of menopause on women’s heart health, potentially leading to better prevention and improved care.

The SHE-HEALS study will use new technology to look at artery changes that begin in perimenopause, and how a person’s menopause age affects their heart disease risk.

New Zealand Heart Foundation Medical Director Dr Gerry Devlin said: “We are thrilled to support transformational international research into women’s cardiovascular health, as it remains the number one cause of death for women globally, and significant gaps remain in research, diagnosis and care for women”.

Read more: https://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoctored/global-study-investigate-how-menopause-shapes-heart-health

12/03/2026

Pilates is helping growing numbers of women improve their strength and mobility, plus it comes with positive social benefits too.

Read the full story here: https://www.womensweekly.com.au/health/pilates-for-over-60s/

10/03/2026

In discussing her latest book, Dr Lucy Hone has spoken about the physical symptoms that many people experience during grief, alongside the mental toll.

“People expect grief to be emotionally exhausting, but they don't understand that when you've got your fight, flight and freeze response, your stress response permanently dialed up, that has a massive physical impact...”

“Understand that it is really typical and then find ways to punctuate all the things you have to get through in the day with some moments to cut yourself some slack and get the down time and the sleep that you need - which of course is really hard when you're grieving, very hard.”

Read the full story, here:

Grief is not confined to bereavement, other traumatic life events can cause it, a New Zealand resilience expert and author says.

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

Let’s celebrate all the important women in our lives today and every day.