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11.21.19 | Migraine
Advance Innovations in Pain Management for Women

Women in pain need innovation. In a commentary in Morning Consult, SWHR CEO Dr. Amy M. Miller shines a light on […]

8.22.19 | Endometriosis
Endometriosis Briefing: Erasing Stigma, Improving Patient Care

SWHR convened a congressional briefing featuring a moderated panel discussion that addressed the current state of endometriosis research, as well as policy considerations affecting a woman’s diagnosis, treatment, and access to quality care.

8.22.19 | Endometriosis
Endometriosis: Shattering Misconceptions, Shaping the Future

SWHR hosted a public panel discussion to raise awareness around endometriosis and bring attention to issues related to a woman’s diagnosis, treatment, and access to care.

8.13.19 | Endometriosis
The State of Research and Care for Endometriosis

SWHR brought together a group of patients, clinicians, researchers and other relevant stakeholders for a daylong roundtable meeting to identify unmet needs and knowledge gaps in endometriosis, a condition that affects an estimated 10% of reproductive-age women and causes symptoms such as painful periods and heavy bleeding.

| 2.25.19 | Endometriosis
Identifying Barriers to Care for Women With Endometriosis

An SWHR working group published an expert review that identifies areas of need to improve a woman’s diagnosis, treatment, and access to quality care, as well as highlights priorities for the future of endometriosis research and care.

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 […]

8.7.18 | Migraine
Gender Bias and the Ongoing Need to Acknowledge Women’s Pain

Many women who suffer from chronic pain conditions say their pain has not been believed or taken seriously by family, […]

6.22.18 | Endometriosis
Spurring Innovation in Endometriosis Through Policy Changes

SWHR brought together three leading endometriosis experts for a congressional briefing to discuss the current state of endometriosis research as well as identify policy needs to improve a woman’s diagnosis, treatment, and access to care.

6.19.18 | Endometriosis
Endometriosis Fact Sheet

5.31.18 | Policy
SWHR Recommends ICER Delay Report on Endometriosis Treatments

In comments to the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), SWHR recommended the organization delay finalizing its draft evidence […]