The ER Doctor Thought I Was Overreacting: I Had a Pulmonary Embolism
How advocating for myself and trusting my body saved my life
The Pain Gap: Why Women’s Pain Is Undertreated
Women in both acute pain and chronic pain are underdiagnosed and undertreated — and it's even worse for women of color
COVID-19 Could Cause Male Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction – but Vaccines Do Not
New research has found that some men who have had COVID-19 might experience unwanted sexual side effects
Using for Two
Our webinar, Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Mom: Reducing Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, addressed challenges and support for women with opioid use disorder
Being Pregnant Was Wonderful. And Overwhelming.
Admitting that everything wasn't perfect helped me get the support I needed
How Sarah Baartman’s Hips Went From a Symbol of Exploitation to a Source of Empowerment for Black Women
In the 1800s, Sarah Baartman was an African woman who was paraded around Europe, where spectators jeered at her large buttocks
How to Cope With the World Opening Up When You're Still Mourning Covid Losses
As things get back to some semblance of normalcy, those of us grieving Covid losses are struggling with stress and mixed emotions
Webinar: “Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Mom: Reducing Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder”
Pregnant women and new moms with opioid use disorder face a unique set of challenges. And they're often afraid to seek help, which keeps them from both treatment for themselves and prenatal care.
Health Is Infrastructure, Too
Special assistant to President Biden joins health experts for HealthyWomen's webinar to discuss how infrastructure impacts women's health care
All About Periods
Half the world menstruates. But talking about periods is still taboo. And that's a problem. HealthyWomen seeks to encourage, empower, elevate and normalize the discussion about menstrual health.
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