[EXTENDED] The 25th Biennial Conference of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research is returning to Bethesda, Maryland (Washington, DC metro area) on July 17-20, 2025. Abstract due: Feb 21, 2025. Posters due by April 30, 2025. Submit here:

Those diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy or postpartum face emotional turmoil, isolation, and uncertainty. New study reveals gaps in mental health support and calls for early screening, integrated care, and peer connection. Read more: #pregnancy

📢 Call for Papers - Special Issue.🩸 Reproductive Bodies & the Workplace. Seeking research on how reproductive health intersects with work. 🗓 Abstracts due: 1 Sept 2025.📧 m.oshea@westernsydney.edu.au | CC: j.ussher@westernsydney.edu.au.Full details:

In South Africa, pregnant women described partner support as often absent, minimal, or harmful. Genuine emotional and practical help was rare but valued. The study urges a shift in gender norms to improve care. Read more: #pregnancy #reproductivehealth

People with endometriosis face ongoing uncertainty, managed through avoidance, behaviour changes, and information seeking, highlighting the need for better support and stronger healthcare relationships. Read more: #Endometriosis #endo

A new study shows how BRCA1 and BRCA2 diagnoses reshape women’s views on motherhood—often accelerating reproductive decisions and redefining expectations of parenting. Read now: #BRCA

Black women are turning to doulas for support and advocacy during childbirth in response to obstetric racism. This study calls for policy change to recognise doulas as essential maternal care providers. Read now: #ObstetricRacism #doula

A national study reveals that many women in Ireland felt uninformed or coerced into labor induction. The findings call attention to threats, pressure, and a lack of true choice in maternity care. Read now: #maternity

A pilot study found that workplace education helped menopausal women manage symptoms with more confidence and improve sleep, diet, and exercise. Women valued support that recognised their experiences and wellbeing. Read the paper now: . #menopause

A rapid review of workplace interventions found that education, therapy, and exercise can support menopausal women at work. Co-designed, multi-level strategies are needed to improve support and inclusion. Read this paper now: #menopause #WomensHealth

The 25th Biennial Conference of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research is returning to Bethesda, Maryland (Washington, DC metro area) on July 17-20, 2025. 🗓️ Abstract due: January 24, 2025. 🖼️ Posters due by April 31, 2025. Submit your proposals here:

New paper in WRH #ReproductiveRights #DigitalJustice. Findings suggest that the changing legal landscape has created fear and uncertainty for OBGYNs, limiting how openly they discuss abortion and the overturning of Roe v. Wade on platforms like TikTok.

What's NEW in WRH? . A longitudinal thematic analysis on 229 menstrual product advertisements from the 1920s to the 2020s. That's what! . Access the full paper here to see what the authors found: #PeriodTalk #MenstrualProducts #NewResearch

Check out Women’s Reproductive Health, Issue 3 Volume 11:. Emerging research in various areas of women's reproductive and sexual health. Access these papers now via the QR code or at #LatestIssue #NewResearch #WomensReproductiveHealth

Menstruation is a universal experience, yet its impact on body image and genital hygiene remains under-researched, especially among Italian women. Open Access Paper 🔓. Alexandra Hughes-Wegner, Maia Lynch, Emily Otten, and @andreademaria. Read more:

Open Access Paper 🔓 . Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Exploring the Mental Health Implications of Comprehensive Sex Education. Read full paper here:

Navigating parenthood. Recent research shows the implementation of the STAR Mums Program for high-risk mothers is valuable in guiding them through self and relationship changes, as well as preparing them for early parenthood challenges. Read more:

Calling all Endometriosis researchers! 📣. The Women’s Reproductive Health Journal is inviting researchers to contribute to a special issue focused on exploring and addressing the barriers to the treatment of endometriosis and pelvic pain. Learn more:

Supporting the sexual and reproductive agency of intellectually disabled women: From risk-orientated to a human rights and social justice approach 🩷. Read this qualitative thematic analysis conducted by Olivia Bloom and Tracy Morison. #WomensHealth

Motivations behind skipping one’s period🩸. What emerging research says about menstrual suppression and its association with self-objectification. Access the full article here: #menstruation #newresearch #womenshealth