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.
Peer-Reviewed Articles, Publications
The Roles of Sex and Gender in Women’s Eye Health Disparities in the United States
10.20.21
SWHR published a report in the Biology of Sex Differences journal capturing insights and recommendations from an interdisciplinary Women’s Eye Health Working Group, convened by SWHR.
Fact Sheets, Publications
Menopause Preparedness: Fact Sheet
10.14.21
In its "Menopause Preparedness" fact sheet, SWHR reviews the health impacts of menopause, discusses research needs related to menopause, and assesses how current policies can affect women's access to menopause treatments. 
Fact Sheets, Publications
A Look at Women’s Eye Health
09.30.21
Vision impairment is one of the most common causes of disability in the United States, and the number of blind or visually impaired Americans is projected to double by 2050. Women are disproportionately affected by some of the most common eye diseases. Eye conditions can also present or affect women differently across the lifespan. Some... Read more »
Guides & Toolkits, Publications
Maternal Immunization: Quick Guide
09.30.21
Vaccines are designed to train your body to recognize and fight infections. Certain vaccines are safe and recommended for women before, during, and after pregnancy to help keep them and their babies healthy, but some vaccines, especially live vaccines, aren’t recommended during pregnancy. To help pregnant people navigate maternal vaccination recommendations before pregnancy, through the... Read more »
Fact Sheets, Publications
Alopecia Areata: Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
09.28.21
Download the alopecia areata: diagnosis and management in primary care fact sheet Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own hair follicles. In most cases, hair falls out in small, round patches on the scalp, but hair loss can also occur in eyelashes, eyebrows, and other hair-bearing areas... Read more »
Fact Sheets, Publications
Psoriatic Arthritis: Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care Fact Sheet
08.18.21
This SWHR fact sheet reviews common symptoms of and risk factors for developing PsA, how PsA presents differently in women, and information on diagnosing and treating PsA.