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

3.15.24 | Endometriosis

Closing Gaps in Physician Endometriosis Education

While endometriosis impacts such a large group of individuals across the country, there are still significant gaps in provider education surrounding endometriosis diagnosis and treatment.

3.6.24 | Menopause

Menopause Resource Guides Aim to Create Menopause-Friendly Workplaces for All

Inspired by the EMPACT Menopause Study findings, SWHR developed a set of resource guides to help address these significant gaps for midlife and older women and ultimately help improve wellness for all individuals at work.

2.28.24 | Migraine

Menopause, Perimenopause, and Migraine

During an interview for the 2024 Migraine World Summit, Dr. Christine Lay shared what she has discovered about menopause and migraine based on her medical practice.

2.26.24 | Autoimmune

Elevating the Impacts of Autoimmune Disease and Black Women’s Health

While it is unclear what makes someone more at risk for an autoimmune disease, constructs, such as race and ethnicity, and social determinants of health, including education level, income, and other socioeconomic measures, are known to have an impact on health outcomes.

2.26.24

SWHR Welcomes Three New Members to Board in 2024

SWHR is pleased to welcome three new leaders Shyamasundaran Kottilil, MD, PhD, Christine Harhaj, and Catherine Spong, MD to its Board of Directors.

2.21.24 | Policy

How SWHR is Driving its 2023-2024 Policy Agenda Priorities

SWHR launched its 2023-2024 Federal Legislative Agenda, outlining key areas for SWHR engagement in the legislative and regulatory arenas. The activities are categorized into Core Leadership Activities, Key Policy Priorities and Areas of Active Engagement, and Other Areas for Potential Engagement.