8.17.21 | Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Fibroids: Assessing Unmet Needs from Bench to Bedside
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published a report in the Journal of Women’s Health, capturing themes and recommendations coming […]
8.14.21 | Endometriosis
Stigma and Endometriosis: A Brief Overview and Recommendations to Improve Psychosocial Well-Being and Diagnostic Delay
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published a commentary in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, presenting […]
7.6.21 | Menopause
Menopause Preparedness: Perspectives for Patient, Provider, and Policymaker Consideration
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published a perspective article in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause […]
2.14.21 | Alzheimer's Disease
Biological Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Preclinical Research: A Call to Action
Although women account for almost two-thirds of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have largely neglected to study sex as […]
12.16.20 | Bone Health
Understanding the Impact of Sex and Gender in Osteoarthritis: Assessing Research Gaps and Unmet Needs
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published a review in The Journal of Women’s Health assessing research gaps and […]
7.20.20 | Health Equity
SWHR Calls on HHS to Address Structural Racism with Action on Section 1115 Demonstrations
SWHR joined 279 other organizations calling on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to address racial […]
2.18.19 | Endometriosis
Assessing Research Gaps and Unmet Needs in Endometriosis
Although endometriosis affects nearly 10% of reproductive-age women, the disease remains underfunded and under-researched, according to an SWHR expert review in […]
10.22.18 | Urology
Sex Differences in Lower Urinary Tract Biology and Physiology
The biological differences between women and men go beyond basic anatomy. Researchers must consider sex differences down to the cellular […]
8.1.18 | Migraine
Sex and Gender Differences in Migraine — Evaluating Knowledge Gaps
To decrease the substantial health and economic burden of migraine on individuals and society, researchers need to address how the […]
6.12.18 | Alzheimer's Disease
Understanding the Impact of Sex and Gender in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Call to Action
A growing body of research shows us that Alzheimer’s disease differs between women and men, from disease risk and presentation […]
