Monica Lefton, Author at Society for Women's Health Research

8.26.24 | Policy

Women’s Equality Day: Celebrate the Anniversary of the 19th Amendment by Becoming a Health Care Advocate

This year, we invite you to celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment by joining the community of advocates inspiring constant improvement in women’s health care.

8.7.24 | Policy

Senate Approves FY 2025 Labor-HHS Bill with Major Boosts for Women’s Health

On August 2nd the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (Labor-HHS). The committee approved the spending bill with a bipartisan 25-3 vote.

8.7.24 | Research and Clinical Trials

SWHR to Host Women’s Health Event at the United Nations Science Summit this Fall

SWHR announced today that it is hosting “Women’s Unique Health Needs and the SDGs,” a program during the Science Summit at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) this fall.

7.15.24 | Policy

Health Equity and Improving Women’s Health Among Aims of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

In June, SWHR hosted leaders from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) at the Society’s quarterly Policy Advisory Council meeting to share PCORI’s research portfolio and how they are working to advance women’s health.

6.12.24 | Women's Health Perspective

Jennifer’s Uterine Fibroids Journey

Last year, at the age of 45, I found myself at a low point. Every month, I had a period that lasted 10 days, with pain and bleeding so severe that I would be homebound for at least three days, Jennifer writes.

6.4.24 | Fertility

Bridging the Infertility Care Gap

Infertility is clinically defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of intercourse without birth control or when an individual has had two or more failed pregnancies.

5.28.24 | Research and Clinical Trials

SWHR Discusses Actions to Improve Women’s Heart Health at OSSD 2024

SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene O. Aninye, PhD presents at the “Lights, Camera, and Action to Improve Women’s Heart Health” […]

5.23.24 | Obesity

Learning to Support Women Living with Obesity at the “Exploring Obesity’s Impact on Women” Congressional Briefing

SWHR held a congressional briefing titled “Exploring Obesity’s Impact on Women and Policy’s Role in Improving Outcomes” at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington D.C.

5.10.24 | Women's Health Perspective

Callie Giddings’ Endometriosis Journey

I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis three years ago. I endured multiple trips to the emergency room before my diagnosis.