Women’s health is an area of medicine that has suffered from a historical lack of attention and investment, meaning that women’s health issues are often underfunded and under-researched. Women have been left in the shadows of clinical trials, leading to significant knowledge gaps.

This is why, six weeks ago, we launched Women’s Health Matters, a series about the health and wellbeing of women and girls around the world. From menopause to miscarriage, pleasure to pain, the articles in this series delve into the full spectrum of women’s health issues to provide valuable information, insights and resources for women of all ages.

Today marks the launch of the final articles of our Women’s Health Matters series.

Four things you need to know about your vulva answers common questions about female genitalia and highlights the fact that a shocking amount of people – both men and women – don’t actually know where the vagina is.

We also hear from nine women who break the silence on miscarriage to share what it’s like to experience early pregnancy loss. We find out why some miscarriages take place over a matter of days, while others can take weeks or even months.

But our journey doesn’t end here. We’re excited to announce the launch of our e-book, Women’s Health Matters. This e-book is a culmination of weeks of exploration into a wide range of women’s health topics, including childbirth, contraception, menstrual health, menopause, mental health, and more.

It’s a comprehensive resource that empowers you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing. It’s a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team of female editors who have curated the best insights, research and advice for this series.

You can download the Women’s Health Matters e-book for free here. Please share it with anyone you think could benefit from understanding more about these critical topics.

And if you’ve missed any of our previous articles, now is the perfect time to catch up. Over the past six weeks, we’ve brought to you a diverse range of articles, exploring issues that have a profound effect on the lives of women of all ages.

Holly Squire

Special Projects Editor

‘The Great Wall Vulva’ mural exhibition by the British artist Jamie McCartney. EPA

Four things you need to know about your vagina vulva

Dania Badran, University of Liverpool; Dharani Hapangama, University of Liverpool

All the things you wanted to know about your genitals but were too afraid to ask.

An African white rhino cow and calf. Brent Stirton/African Parks

Farmed rhinos will soon ‘rewild’ the African savanna

Jason Gilchrist, Edinburgh Napier University

What would you do with 2,000 farmed rhinos? An African charity wants them to help their wild cousins.

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Fast fashion’s waste problem could be solved by recycled textiles but brands need to help boost production

Quynh Do Nhu, Lancaster University; Mark Stevenson, Lancaster University

Brands like Zara and H&M are teaming up with recycled textile producers but more collaboration is needed.

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