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.
Guides & Toolkits
Crucial Vaccination Conversations: A Roadmap to Engage Women and Their Communities
11.22.21
Improved immunization rates can assist in reducing disparities in health care and disease across all age groups.   Vaccines are an important measure to promote family and public health by slowing, and sometimes preventing, the spread of infectious and dangerous diseases. Through sound research efforts, immunizations have been developed for implementation throughout the life-course.  SWHR’s roadmap... Read more »
Guides & Toolkits
Uterine Fibroids Toolkit: A Patient Empowerment Guide
11.16.21
While an estimated 26 million women ages 15-50 in United States have uterine fibroids, these statistics about fibroids are often underestimated.  Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are tumors made of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue that arise from the uterus and are one of the most common gynecological conditions nationwide. Fibroids can develop in any girl... Read more »
Guides & Toolkits
COVID-19 Vaccination if You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
11.04.21
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) has joined the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and other pregnancy experts in recommending that pregnant and lactating people be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend vaccination for all people aged 5 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying... Read more »
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 »