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1.23.24 | Endometriosis
New Endometriosis Teen Toolkit Encourages Teens to Understand Chronic Pelvic Pain

SWHR's latest toolkit, Endometriosis Toolkit: A Guide For Teens, was developed to empower teenagers who have menstrual health questions or are living with endometriosis to better understand their health and navigate their care. 

1.11.24 | Menopause
Study shows only 31% of women feel comfortable talking about menopause at work

January 11, 2024 – The Society for Women’s Health Research released results from its EMPACT Menopause Study.   The Society […]

11.28.23 | Diagnostics
Diagnostic Screenings May Help Reveal the Power of Preventative Health 

The importance of preventative health care for women was reiterated time and time again throughout the SWHR Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health virtual public forum series this year.

11.27.23 | Patient
Employer Support for Women’s Health Will Advance Equity in the Health of Women

SWHR President and CEO Katie Schubert writes that supporting the health of women across the health span includes supporting women at work. "Employers have a unique opportunity to drive advancements in women's health, and employee benefits are an important piece of this puzzle."

Young adult woman smiling 11.27.23 | Women's Health Perspective
Meghan Ochs’ Eating Disorder Journey

The summer of 2019, a month after I graduated from college, I traveled to Paris with my mother. It was a life-altering trip: my first visit to Europe and the experience that forced me to face my anorexia.

11.17.23 | Sleep
Addressing the Intersection of Narcolepsy and Maternal Health Care

During the 5th Annual Scientific Conference of SBSM earlier this month, SWHR held the symposium "Addressing the Intersection of Narcolepsy and Maternal Health Care."

11.15.23 | Heart Health
Improving Heart Outcomes for Women through Policy and Public Health Avenues   

SWHR's working group on women’s heart health discussed how women are continually overlooked in heart health research and clinical care and how to address these gaps.

11.13.23 | Policy
Statement from the Society for Women’s Health Research on the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Announcement

SWHR released a statement in response to the November 2023 announcement of President Biden’s White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, led by First Lady Jill Biden and the White House Gender Policy Council.

11.6.23 | Patient
Join SWHR in Taking Care of Women Caregivers this November

This November, during Family Caregivers Month and ahead of Giving Tuesday on November 28, SWHR is shining a light on women caregivers and showing our support for the role that they play in society.