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SUMMARY:Addressing Barriers to Care for Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Autoimmune diseases are a group of more than 80 chronic and often disabling diseases that develop when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own healthy organs\, tissues\, and cells. The rates of autoimmune diseases and conditions in the United States are rising—and women are disproportionately affected. Specifically\, 80% of patients diagnosed with autoimmune disorders are women\, though gender ratios differ among individual diseases. Sex differences also influence symptom manifestation and severity. While the causes of many autoimmune diseases remain unknown\, sex chromosomes and hormonal changes play an important role.  \nGenerally\, autoimmune diseases cannot be cured\, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and slowing the progression and negative impacts of the disease. Finding an effective treatment quickly is key for improving not only health outcomes but also quality of life. For patients – who experience different types and severity of symptoms\, responses to treatments\, and have different needs – delays in care can be devastating\, resulting in disease progression and higher costs of time. Identifying the barriers to coverage and improving policies to better reflect patient needs could have a significant effect on health and quality of life outcomes.  \nThe Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is the nation’s thought leader in promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women’s health through science\, policy\, and education. SWHR brings attention to diseases and conditions that exclusively affect women or that disproportionately or differently affect women. We have a 33-year history of bringing fresh thinking and thought leadership to improving women’s health and communicating knowledge to diverse stakeholders. Our science and policy roundtables and interdisciplinary networks have surveyed the current state of research in women’s health\, examined research gaps\, and published findings as peer-reviewed articles\, patient and clinician toolkits\, position statements\, and other materials for diverse audiences.  \nSWHR convened an interdisciplinary Autoimmune Policy Working Group of policy experts\, researchers\, clinicians\, and patient advocates for a closed\, roundtable meeting on August 4\, 2022. During the roundtable\, the Working Group discussed policy needs and opportunities as they relate to women’s autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases and conditions across the lifespan. 
URL:https://swhr.org/event/addressing-barriers-to-care-for-women-with-autoimmune-diseases-and-conditions/
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SUMMARY:Menopause Mindfulness: Understanding the Many Paths to Menopause
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 1.3 million women in the United States transition into menopause each year. During the menopause transition (perimenopause)\, the body undergoes hormonal changes\, characterized by a significant decrease in estrogen. This change typically begins to occur in a woman’s late 40s or 50s\, and can last up to 10 or 20 years. However\, some individuals may experience menopause early due to certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. Menopause\, itself\, is defined as the point in time 12 months after a woman’s last menstrual cycle. \nEstrogen depletion can cause a variety of vasomotor symptoms\, such as hot flashes\, brain fog\, and fatigue\, as well as genital and urinary symptoms\, such as vaginal dryness and urinary incontinence. Postmenopausal women have increased risks of other health conditions\, such as cardiovascular disease\, osteoporosis\, skin issues\, cognitive decline\, and insomnia.Menopausal symptoms and experiences vary widely from person to person. Raising awareness and improving access to information about menopause can help reduce stigma\, dispel myths\, and better prepare women and their health care providers to address potential challenges during this stage in their lives. \nSWHR is hosting a series of webinars to share educational information about the impact of menopause on women’s health. The events will discuss how to improve health outcomes through recognizing and addressing symptoms\, comorbidities\, treatment options\, and barriers to accessing quality care\, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women during and after the menopause transition. \n  \n\nThe SWHR Menopause Mindfulness series includes: \n\nCalls for Research Funding and Addressing Stigma Related to Menopause Congressional Briefing (October 26\, 2021)\nEmbracing the Change of My Midlife (February 16\, 2022)\nA Personal Toolkit for Menopause Preparedness (July 14\, 2022)\nUnderstanding the Many Paths to Menopause (August 11\, 2022)\nLiving Your Best Work-Life through the Menopause Transition (September 8\, 2022)
URL:https://swhr.org/event/menopause-mindfulness-understanding-the-many-paths-to-menopause/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Patient Event,Public Event,SWHR Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T100000
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SUMMARY:SWHR Alzheimer’s Disease Policy Roundtable: Breaking Down the Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease for Women
DESCRIPTION:Of the approximately 5.8 million people in the United States who have Alzheimer’s disease\, two-thirds of them are women\, and clear racial and ethnic disparities exist in both prevalence and incidence. Further\, women have a 30% higher risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease than men\, and women disproportionately serve as unpaid Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers\, which has implications for their work and home life and mental health.  \nGiven the growing aging population in the United States\, the burden of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to rise. By 2050\, the number of adults over 65 with AD is expected to rise to 12.7 million. In 2020\, the estimated total health care costs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease was $305 billion\, with the cost expected to increase to more than $1 trillion by 2050.  \nThe Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is the nation’s thought leader in promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women’s health through science\, policy\, and education. SWHR brings attention to diseases and conditions that exclusively affect women or that disproportionately or differently affect women. We have a 33-year history of bringing fresh thinking and thought leadership to improving women’s health and communicating knowledge to diverse stakeholders. Our science and policy roundtables and interdisciplinary networks have surveyed the current state of research in women’s health\, examined research gaps\, and published findings as peer-reviewed articles\, patient and clinician toolkits\, position statements\, and other materials for diverse audiences.  \nSWHR convened an interdisciplinary Alzheimer’s Disease Policy Working Group of policy experts\, researchers\, clinicians\, and patient advocates for a closed\, roundtable meeting in August 2022. During the roundtable\, the Working Group discussed policy needs and opportunities as they relate to improving health and quality of life outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for women—both as patients and as caregivers.
URL:https://swhr.org/event/swhr-alzheimers-disease-policy-roundtable-breaking-down-the-burden-of-alzheimers-disease-for-women/
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