8.18.16
Delving into Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
In the last installment of the Hormones Across The Lifespan series, experts offered an overview on vulvovaginal atrophy, or VVA.
8.9.16
Cap Off Your 21st With A Little Pap!
Many women have a Judy Bloom-esque “first period” story, but has anyone ever told you their “first pap smear” story?
8.3.16
Lack of Female Injury Coverage — The Achilles Heel of the Olympic Games
Women have come a long way in the world of professional athletics. But the rise in professional and amateur sports participation has also led to a rise in a less discussed side effect—sports-related injuries.
8.2.16
DiabetesSisters and the Society for Women’s Health Research Release A Report On Women and Diabetes
Women and Diabetes: 10 Relevant Health Topics for Women Living with Diabetes, Advancing Women’s Health through Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Management
7.26.16 | Alzheimer's Disease
Society for Women’s Health Research Launches New Interdisciplinary Network to Focus on Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease
SWHR announces the start of a new initiative focused on examining sex and gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease.
7.25.16
“Hidden In My Body:” The Case Of The Unapparent Uterine Fibroid
Aimee Gallagher, MPH, MS, Scientific Program Manager at SWHR shares her story of discovery, treatment, and recovery to encourage other women to advocate for their health.
7.20.16
SWHR Announces New Interdisciplinary Sleep Network Members
SWHR selected two additional members to join its Interdisciplinary Network on Sleep, Dr. Jodi A. Mindell and Dr. Judette Louis.
7.6.16
The Reality of Premature Birth
Premature birth, or “preterm” birth, is any birth that occurs before the first 37 weeks of pregnancy. According to March of Dimes, there are approximately 380,000 premature births each year.
7.5.16
STDs are Incredibly Common – So Why The Stigma?
Despite recommendations from the CDC and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for annual chlamydia and gonorrhea screening for sexually active women younger than 25, experts are concerned that not enough women get tested and therefore don’t know they are infected.
