Women’s Health – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

29 Sep

After decades of neglect, women’s health research sees a ‘tipping point’

RileyLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, WHAM, Women's Health

When Carolee Lee founded WHAM five years ago, she hoped to spur more investment and attention to women’s health research.

29 Sep

Carter Center Expands Global Inform Women, Transform Lives Campaign to 13 New Cities

RileyLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Women's Health

The Carter Center has selected 13 new cities around the world to join the Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign, a global effort to ensure that women can access life-changing municipal services and thrive in their communities.

25 Sep

The Attack on Women’s Reproductive Rights

CoreyLatest NewsGOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump Administration, United States, Women's Health

Within his first 100 days back in office, Donald Trump and his administration have already made attacks on women and their reproductive rights. From birth control to fertility to abortions, he has made it his goal to take away a woman’s right to choose.

19 Sep

Overbilling at women’s health care group padded private equity profits while costing patients, insider says

CoreyLatest NewsFlorida, Healthcare, Midwives, Reproductive rights, Women's Health

When seven expectant mothers in Palm Beach County had their babies delivered by midwives at Florida Woman Care, one of the largest female health care operations in the state, the cost should have been at least 20% less than what physicians charge

19 Sep

WHAM looks to boost young researchers in women’s health

CoreyLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Women's Health

WHAM, the acronym for Women’s Access Health Matters, is supporting early-career scientists with the 2025 WHAM Edge Awards. The nonprofit organization will provide grants of $25,000 to support studies exploring how gender is tied to health outcomes. Recipients of grants will be notified Oct. 29, with presentation of the awards taking place Nov. 18 (the application period just closed).

17 Sep

At 14, she thought she had her first period, but when the bleeding went from monthly to daily, a Chicago teenager was diagnosed with a rare vaginal cancer typically found in women after menopause

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, menopause, Menstruation, Reproductive rights, Women's Health

At the age of 14, during the height of the COVID pandemic, Liliana “Lili” Castaneda thought she had her first menstrual cycle. At first, she was actually excited about it, but then, the monthly bleeding turned into daily bleeding. Castaneda was bleeding so much that she would soak through menstrual pads in 15 minutes and would get dizzy when standing up.

02 Sep

Racial gaps in diagnosis and care for endometriosis reported

RandyLatest NewsEndometriosis, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Women's Health

A cross-sectional qualitative review published in BMC Women’s Health highlights the need for culturally responsive, patient-centered care in Black women with endometriosis.

31 Aug

Top 5 women’s health headlines you missed in August 2025

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Women's Health

August 2025 brought a wave of important updates that continue to shape the care of women across all stages of life.

30 Aug

Stem Cell Therapy: Revolutionizing Women’s Reproductive Health

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Stem Cell, Women's Health

In the evolving field of regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking option for treating a wide range of female reproductive disorders. The recent comprehensive review by Nair et al. in the Journal of Ovarian Research illuminates the promising potential that these innovative therapies hold for women experiencing conditions such as infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, and premature ovarian failure. This research, which consolidates various studies and findings, sheds light on the mechanisms by which stem cells can restore reproductive health and offers insight into future clinical applications.

29 Aug

DKSH Healthcare Thailand Advocates for Women’s Health Equity through “Patient Purpose Day 2025”

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, International, Thailand, Women's Health, Women's Rights

DKSH Thailand will host a charity run with the motto "Patient Purpose Day: Run for Her Health" to fund free cervical and breast cancer screenings for Thai women, reflecting DKSH Thailand's commitment to advancing equitable healthcare access across the country. The charity run in Thailand marks the start of this year's "Patient Purpose Day", DKSH's annual global initiative to foster a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape, with a special focus this year on promoting women's health.

27 Aug

Women’s Wealth Catalyzes Growth In Women’s Health Investment

CoreyLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Women's Health

Women’s health has moved from niche to necessary. Analysts now quantify the potential, and the investor base is shifting in ways that matter, according to McKinsey: Closing the women’s health gap is a trillion-dollar opportunity. U.S. women are on track to control roughly $34 trillion—about 38%—of investable assets by 2030. Women’s health includes hormonal changes, fertility and IVF, sexual wellness, dementia, cardiovascular disease, and much more. Into that tailwind, Portfolia is raising Women’s Health Fund IV, the latest in a series of focused vehicles the venture capital firm has built since launching what it described as the nation’s first women’s health-only fund in 2018.

05 Aug

Gates Foundation pledges $2.5B for women’s health worldwide

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, International, Reproductive rights, Women's Health

The Gates Foundation has announced a new $2.5 billion pledge through 2030 for women’s health initiatives worldwide. It comes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting major research and aid directed at women and maternal health. Amna Nawaz discussed the goals of this new funding with Dr. Anita Zaidi, president of the Gates Foundation's Gender Equality division.

16 Jul

Why We Need ‘Cliteracy’ Today More Than Ever

ChaseLatest NewsHealthcare, Women's Health

Women possess the only bodily organ whose sole purpose is to bring pleasure.

29 May

Shrinking health services put mothers and newborns at risk in Za’atari Refugee Camp, warns the IRC

DoryLatest NewsHealthcare, International, Reproductive rights, Women's Health

As the world reflected on the International Day of Action for Women’s Health yesterday, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling attention to the alarming strain on maternal and newborn health services in Za’atari Refugee Camp. With a quarter of the camp’s 70,000 residents being women of reproductive age, a funding crisis is threatening access to essential care for thousands of mothers and newborns.

28 May

Status of Women’s Health: 100 Days into the Trump Administration

CoreyLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Threats, Trump, United States, Women's Health

The first 100 days of a new administration — while only a snapshot — can offer insight into the direction the rest of the presidency may take. This post examines the impact of the Trump administration’s first 100 days on women’s health and identifies potential threats to health services that are important for women.