Publications

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As part of our broad effort to advance the health of all women, SWHR communicates with the public, the scientific community, and policymakers through peer-reviewed journal articles, commentaries, and disease guides and fact sheets.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Commentaries

Guides & Toolkits

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Menopause Preparedness: Perspectives for Patient, Provider, and Policymaker Consideration

SWHR published a perspective article in the journal Menopause with recommendations for improving care for individuals during the menopause transition.

Policy Engagement, Publications

Improving Outcomes for Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions: A Call to Action

12.02.22

It is estimated that between 23.5 million and 50 million Americans are living with autoimmune diseases and conditions, and the prevalence of these diseases are increasing. Yet, the burden of autoimmune diseases is not evenly distributed; 80 percent of patients diagnosed with autoimmune diseases are women, though gender ratios differ among individual diseases. As part... Read more »

Policy Engagement, Publications

SWHR Policy Agenda: Breaking Down the Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease for Women

11.16.22

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that there are 6.5 million adults age 65 and older who are living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States—and this number is expected to rise, with projections estimating that the number of adults living with this disease could grow to 13.8 million by 2060. Yet, the burden of Alzheimer’s disease—including... Read more »

Peer-Reviewed Articles, Publications

Recommendations for Improving Women’s Bone Health Throughout the Lifespan

11.14.22

Published in the Journal of Women's Health, this SWHR paper discusses women's bone health throughout the lifespan.

Guides & Toolkits, Publications

Living Well With Lupus: A Toolkit for Women

11.07.22

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own tissues, creating widespread inflammation and symptoms throughout the body, which often results in organ tissue damage commonly in the joints, skin, brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels. Lupus can take several forms, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (the most common form), cutaneous... Read more »

Guides & Toolkits, Publications

Narcolepsy Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide

10.31.22

The Narcolepsy Toolkit: A Woman's Empowerment Guide was created to aid women living with narcolepsy and their families as they navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and care journeys.

Guides & Toolkits, Publications

Psoriatic Arthritis Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide

10.24.22

This Woman’s Empowerment Guide was created by SWHR to support women living with psoriatic arthritis by providing tips and strategies to address PsA diagnosis, management, treatment, care coverage, and every day wellness.