UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health

21/10/2026

Research led by Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health) found a large discrepancy in the cost of menopause supplements and ingredients that carry potential risk.

Learn more: https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/article/14bn-big-menopause-boom-im-not-convinced-tqf3s0q26

From toothpaste to supplements, it’s a fast-growing industry — but are women’s fears being exploited? Jane Mulkerrins takes a dim view after talking to the experts

18/10/2026

Could chronic pain before menopause be linked to a greater burden of menopause symptoms later on?

This , we’re spotlighting research by Dr Catherine Borra (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health) and Professor Rebecca Hardy (Loughborough University), which explores the link between chronic pain and menopause symptoms.

Using data from a British birth cohort, the researchers found that women reporting chronic pain at age 44 were more likely to experience a higher burden of menopause symptoms at age 50.

These findings highlight the importance of recognising the connection between chronic pain and menopause symptoms to improve support and care for women at midlife.

📖 To learn more, read the open-access study: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2025.108756



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15/10/2026

This Baby Loss Awareness Week, we take a look back at Season Two of our It All Starts Here podcast, as UCLH Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Jessica Farren and Olivia Moir discuss the psychological impacts of early pregnancy loss and how best to support women who are experiencing this, whether as a healthcare professional, colleague, friend, or family member.

Listen to the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/uclsound/psychological-impacts-of-early-pregnancy-loss

Today Olivia is joined by Dr Jessica Farren, a consultant gynaecologist at University London College Hospital (UCLH) with a passion for early pregnancy care, and for empowering women with education ab

15/10/2026

Can an over-the-counter supplement really ease menopause symptoms?

Some menopause supplements will do nothing but cost you money, according to Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health). “Women should be wary of products making broad claims that are not supported by good-quality evidence.”

Learn more: https://www.dailymail.com/health/article-16183415/supplements-menopause-black-cohosh-liver-HRT.html?ico=comment-anchor

Here, experts reveal the supplements with genuine evidence behind them, and the ones best left on the shelf.

15/10/2026

09/10/2026

Welcome to Term 1! 🍂

We're delighted to welcome our newest cohort of students to UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health.

Over the coming year, our students will learn from world-leading experts, challenge existing thinking, build lifelong connections and contribute to work that has the potential to improve health outcomes for women across the globe.

We can't wait to see what you'll achieve.

Welcome to UCL 💜

08/10/2026

Research led by Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health) warns that women are falling victim to a 'menopause gold rush', spending large sums on products 'not supported by scientific evidence'.

Learn more 👇

https://www.dailymail.com/health/article-16169761/Menopause-supplements-marketing-hype-no-better-6p-multivitamin-investigation-reveals.html

Supplements that claim to tackle symptoms of the menopause are overpriced and no more beneficial than a bog-standard multivitamin, researchers have concluded.

08/10/2026

For the sixth year in a row, UCL has been named one of the UK's top universities for knowledge exchange 🏆

Research England has published the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF6) results today. They show how our work benefits the economy and society, through partnerships with business, government, charities and communities, and by supporting spinouts and student startups.

Sharing our expertise has always been at the heart of UCL.

Dr Michael Spence, UCL’s President and Provost, said: “We are delighted to receive this recognition from Research England during UCL’s bicentenary year. For 200 years UCL has championed ideas with the potential to change the world, and our focus on this mission remains as strong today as it was when we first opened our doors two centuries ago.”

Read the news story: https://bit.ly/4hMrsy2

02/10/2026

What a fantastic start to Term 1 at UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health! ✨

Earlier this week, we were delighted to welcome more than 200 attendees to the launch of our new e-publication, 200 Years of Women's Health at UCL.

Celebrating two centuries of pioneering research, innovation, education and clinical care, the e-publication showcases the people and discoveries that have helped shape women's health and maternity care in the UK and around the world.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important milestone and helped make the launch such a memorable occasion.

The finalised e-publication will be available on our website in the coming weeks. If you were unable to attend, you'll also have the opportunity to catch up with a recording of the event.

Learn more about the e-publication via the link below:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/sep/new-anthology-celebrates-200-years-womens-health-ucl-0

📸 : Lucy Pope