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The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) is dedicated to advancing women’s health through science, policy, and education. Follow/RT does not = endorsement
Washington, DC
Joined November 2009
35 years ago, women were not required to be included in medical research. SWHR was founded in 1990 as the national thought leader in advancing women’s health & promoting #SexDifferences research to optimize women’s health across the lifespan. Learn more: https://t.co/eLQY3LrZeI
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Mid October is often recognized as #NationalWomensBloodPressureAwarenessWeek. Do you know how to read your blood pressure? High blood pressure can lead to stroke, vision loss, and heart disease, according to @American_Heart:
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The American Heart Association explains how uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure can lead to damage to the coronary arteries, heart attack, heart disease, congestive heart failure, aortic...
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#HealthyLungMonth 1 in 5 deaths are due to lung cancer. But advances in diagnostics and screenings can empower women to take charge of their lung health early & often. Take a deep breath and explore the Lung Cancer fact sheet today: https://t.co/81u2B68g92
#SWHRtalksDiagnostics
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Public voting is now open for the 100 Questions Women’s Health Innovation Initiative, led by @TheGovLab @CEPS_thinktank @gatesfoundation. Help identify the questions that will shape the future of women’s health innovation. Vote here:
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The HPV vaccine is a cancer prevention vaccine. This #HealthLiteracyMonth, get your vaccine questions answered at https://t.co/xKKSgngWuL:
https://t.co/1vrRUGNwkM
#SWHRtalksHPV All of SWHR's resources are evidence-based and completely free to download, use, and share.
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Save the date for the Miles for Women’s Health Conference, a powerful new event bringing women together to connect the dots across migraine and multiple chronic conditions. Join the event on November 8, 2025, in Philadelphia and virtually:
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Hosts are excited to announce the Miles for Women’s Health Conference, a powerful new event bringing women together to connect […]
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New article from the Journal of Women's Health @LiebertPub: "Understanding the Reach and Impact of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Women’s Health Research, 2018–2023".
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Understanding the public health impact of women’s health research is crucial for improving health outcomes and guiding future research priorities. Bibliometric analysis offers a unique suite of tools...
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Getting insurance coverage can be difficult for some menopause treatments. #MenopauseMonday Learn how to obtain coverage for your menopause care by checking out SWHR’s Navigating Menopause Care Resource Guide: https://t.co/4x5bJaogxK
#SWHRtalksMenopause #MenopauseAwarenessMonth
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#MenopauseMonday Sharon Seibel shares her #menopause experience in this webinar clip. "People really need to work with their health care providers [during menopause]," she said. Watch the full #SWHRtalksMenopause conversation for #MenopauseAwarenessMonth: https://t.co/eXNVPqKmuN
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Today is #MetastaticBreastCancerAwarenessDay. Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread across the body. According to the CDC, rates of female breast cancer diagnosed at the metastatic stage are increasing. Learn more with @Breastcancerorg:
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It's Bone & Joint Action Week and #BoneAndJointHealthAwarenessMonth this Oct. Let’s talk bones! Discussing #bonehealth as part of a healthy life — and discussing it early — is essential. #SWHRtalksBoneHealth Explore the bone social media toolkit today: https://t.co/2KIu1C5pn2
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Today is #WorldArthritisDay. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an #arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints, resulting in stiffness & pain. PsA occurs equally in women & men, but women report more severe symptoms. Read the toolkit: https://t.co/ZFNJ8fU1Xx
#SWHRtalksAutoimmune
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October 11 is #GiveToWomenAndGirlsDay. Today, we're asking you to become a women's health advocate. Today, we're asking you to give to women’s health research. Will you join us this Give to Women and Girls Day? Support SWHR today! https://t.co/FHGY8YOpHL
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NEW RESOURCE! Read SWHR’s new set of obesity fact sheet cards to better understand how sex differences show up in the chronic disease of #obesity. Check them out today: https://t.co/8OqMiwpbmG
#SWHRtalksObesity
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Happening next month! Join @cure345 for The X Factor: Healthcare Innovation Summit, on Nov 11 in NYC. Attendees will discuss emerging global markets and investment trends as it relates to health care. Use code SWHR15 for 15% off your registration: https://t.co/P7T7PjbEzb
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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay. Caring for our mental health is just as important as caring for our physical health. 🙏 Do you have a mental health story to share? SWHR wants to hear from you! Your story is powerful. Share your story with us today:
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Your story is powerful – to researchers, health care providers, policymakers, and importantly, other women.
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New article from the Journal of Women's Health @LiebertPub: "Associations of Self-Rated Deficits in Executive Function with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Adaptive Behaviors, and Bladder Health among Women".
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Background: Poorer performance on standardized tests of cognitive function is associated with urinary incontinence (UI), overactive bladder, and poorer bladder health among people aged 40 and older....
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New article from the Journal of Women's Health @LiebertPub: "Prenatal Body Image: Association with Disordered Eating Behaviors and Depressive Symptoms Across Pregnancy".
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Background: Disordered eating behaviors and depressive symptoms can be problematic during pregnancy for both the individual and their offspring. Our study aimed to determine the extent to which body...
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30% of couples with infertility are diagnosed with unexplained infertility. This #HealthLiteracyMonth, find support for your maternal health journey at https://t.co/xKKSgngWuL:
https://t.co/7leYnyFftF
#SWHRtalksFertility All SWHR resources are evidence-based & completely free.
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New article from the Journal of Women's Health @LiebertPub: "Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cognitive Change in Older Women".
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Introduction: Whether the history of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) contributes to cognitive decline in women is unclear. Methods: Among parous female Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) participants...
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