Uterine Health Disparities: Prevalence and Impact Across the United States

Fact Sheets

Published 9/17/23

Uterine conditions greatly affect the health and quality of life of millions of women in America.

Uterine health refers to a woman’s experience with the multiple functions of the uterus, including menstruation, implantation, gestation, labor, and the general structural integrity of the female reproductive tract. Many uterine health conditions are often characterized by irregular periods, excessive bleeding, pelvic and lower back pain, or difficulty with urination and pregnancy. They may impact reproductive health and fertility treatments.

This fact sheet is from the SWHR Women’s Health Equity Initiative, which highlights data on women’s health in the United States and aims to provide solutions to improve health equity across diseases, conditions, and life stages.

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