Women’s Health Perspectives

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Your story can help educate and inform other women and health care decision makers.

SWHR is dedicated to improving women’s health through science, policy, and education. In addition to identifying scientific knowledge and policy gaps to advance women’s health care and research, understanding and sharing women’s individual experiences and journeys can help us better inform providers and policy decision makers on critical gaps in women’s health.

Share your Story

Whether you are a patient or a caregiver for a family member, including a parent, spouse, child, or friend, SWHR wants to hear your personal health journey! Stories shared with SWHR may inform our resources and be shared on our website and social media platforms.

Your story is powerful – to researchers, health care providers, policymakers, and importantly, other women. SWHR wants to use the power of your story to share the real-life impact of different diseases, conditions, and life stages with the people who need to hear it most.

Please note, your story will not be used to promote or advocate for a specific company, product, or medication.

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Recent Women’s Health Perspectives

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11.27.23 | Women's Health Perspective

Meghan Ochs’ Eating Disorder Journey

This is a firsthand account submitted through SWHR’s Share Your Story portal, as part of SWHR’a Women’s Health Perspective series. The […]

11.6.23 | Women's Health Perspective

Ashley’s Narcolepsy Journey

Listen to Ashley’s story about the challenges she faced and decisions she made to manage living with narcolepsy and protect […]

8.18.23 | Women's Health Perspective

Natalie Sten’s Pregnancy Journey

This is a firsthand account submitted through SWHR’s Share Your Story portal, as part of SWHR’a Women’s Health Perspective series. My […]

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5.30.23 | Women's Health Perspective

It Doesn’t Have to be ‘Dreadopause’: A Woman’s Reflections on Her Journey with Menopause

The Society for Women’s Health Research spoke with Sharon Seibel, MD, and her husband Dr. Mache Seibel, about her journey with menopause.

5.10.23 | Women's Health Perspective

Cara Frey’s Uterine Health Journey

This is a firsthand account submitted through SWHR’s Share Your Story portal, as part of SWHR’a Women’s Health Perspective series. I […]

5.8.23 | Women's Health Perspective

Morgan Newman’s Cervical Cancer Journey

This is a firsthand account submitted through SWHR’s Share Your Story portal, as part of SWHR’a Women’s Health Perspective series. I […]

5.8.23 | Women's Health Perspective

Layla Lohmann’s Graves’ Disease Journey

This is a firsthand account submitted through SWHR’s Share Your Story portal, as part of SWHR’a Women’s Health Perspective series. Twenty-six […]

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11.29.22 | Women's Health Perspective

Arielle’s Autoimmune Health Journey

This is a firsthand account submitted through SWHR’s Share Your Story portal, as part of SWHR’a Women’s Health Perspective series. I […]

SWHR’s Women’s Health Perspective series includes firsthand accounts of individuals’ personal health care and/or caregiving experiences. The views expressed here are those of the individuals and not of SWHR. SWHR does not make medical, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Patients and consumers should consult a professional health care provider to determine individual needs.