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5.31.23 | Endometriosis
Advancing Uterine Health Through Research, Policy, and Advocacy

During the “Emerging Topics in Women’s Health: A Focus on Uterine Health” SWHR hosted a panel of women's health experts to discuss ways in which researchers, clinicians, and policy makers can collaborate to address disparities in uterine health.

professional photo of older woman smiling 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.

5.23.23 | Eye Health
Highlighting A Blind Spot in Research: The Importance of Sex and Gender Differences in Eye Health

SWHR presented on its women’s eye health disparities paper during a Biology of Sex Differences session at the OSSD 2023 Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 

5.23.23 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR Talks “From Cells to Society” at Sex Differences Conference

SWHR hosted “From Cells to Society: Research and Advocacy to Advance Mature Women’s Health" as an opening symposium for the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) 2023 Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

5.23.23 | Maternal Health
Maternal Health Network Meeting Addresses Novel Approaches for Education About Prenatal Genetic Screening

In a Maternal Health Network meeting, Katie Stoll, MS, LGC, executive director of the Genetic Support Foundation (GSF), shared about educational and decision support tools for prenatal testing.

5.16.23 | Policy
SWHR Endorses “Momnibus 2.0”

SWHR is pleased to once again offer its endorsement of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (or Momnibus Act).

Young adult woman smiling 5.10.23 | Women's Health Perspective
Cara Frey’s Uterine Health Journey

I was 17 when my gynecologist told me I didn’t have a uterus – that I was born without one, in fact. Confused and angry, I wondered how this could have happened.

Young adult woman smiling 5.8.23 | Women's Health Perspective
Morgan Newman’s Cervical Cancer Journey

I wanted to take charge of my health at a young age so I could make important decisions, but I felt like I wasn’t getting all the necessary information I needed from other providers.

Medical professional woman smiling 5.8.23 | Women's Health Perspective
Layla Lohmann’s Graves’ Disease Journey

Twenty-six years ago, I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease with exophthalmos. Prior to this autoimmune disease diagnosis, I was always struggling with breathing issues and asthma.