Research gap and funding
Everything filed under care in our womens health coverage, the 13 reports filed on it so far.
Embryo Transfer Boosts Pregnancy Success in Women with IBD
New research shows women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have dramatically higher pregnancy rates with embryo transfer (73%) than with...
Hormone Therapy Blood Clot Risk Study
A new study examines the thromboembolic risks of menopausal hormone therapy. Separately, research reveals significant gender disparities in the...
Prenatal Antifungal Use Linked to Altered Infant Hormone Levels
A Danish study finds children exposed to common azole antifungal medicines in the womb show altered adrenal hormone levels at three months, though...
Study questions surgery, hormones for endometriosis pain
New research and patient testimony challenge the standard NHS treatment of surgery and hormonal medication for endometriosis-related chronic pelvic...
Study Debunks Spinal Level Accuracy in Fetal Spina Bifida
New research published in BJOG challenges the assumption that the anatomical spinal defect level in fetal spina bifida accurately predicts motor...
PRECISE Network Maps Pre-Eclampsia Risk
A new research series develops a comprehensive framework for pre-eclampsia, linking social, clinical, and biomarker risk factors.
GIPR Agonism and Antagonism Reduce Appetite
A 2026 study in Nature Metabolism reveals that GIPR agonists and antagonists suppress appetite through distinct brain regions. The research, led by...
NIH Launches $1.3 Million Maternal Health Research Challenge
The NIH has launched a $1.3 million maternal health research challenge to support community-based organizations serving pregnant and postpartum women...
HRT Cuts Dementia Risk for Women
A study of over 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) lowered dementia risk by 10% overall and 16% for...
Endocannabinoid Research Reveals Complex Signalling in Energy Metabolism
Research into endocannabinoids and related lipids has revealed a complex signalling system involved in energy metabolism and gut microbiome...
Biomarkers in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Progress and Unmet Needs
Despite advancements in biomarker testing for triple-negative breast cancer, more research is needed to improve treatment outcomes and address...
Antihistamines and Hormonal Symptoms: What Women Need to Know About PMDD and Menopause Relief
Women are turning to over-the-counter antihistamines like Pepcid and Allegra to manage symptoms of PMDD and menopause, but experts say the evidence...
The Science Behind 'Period Poops': Understanding the Link Between Menstruation and Digestive Discomfort
Research suggests that up to 73% of healthy premenopausal women experience significant gastrointestinal symptoms during their menstrual cycle. A...