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About Women's Health
Women have unique health issues. And some of the health issues that affect both men and women can affect women differently.
Unique issues include pregnancy, menopause, and conditions of the female organs. Women can have a healthy pregnancy by getting early and regular prenatal care. They should also get recommended breast cancer, cervical cancer, and bone density screenings.
Women and men also have many of the same health problems. But these problems can affect women differently. For example:
- Women are more likely to die following a heart attack than men
- Women are more likely to show signs of depression and anxiety than men
- The effects of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be more serious in women
- Osteoarthritis affects more women than men
- Women are more likely to have urinary tract problems
It sits within Women and Population Groups.
The lead U.S. institute for this subject is the NIH Office of Research on Women's Health.
When to speak to someone. Reading about a topic cannot tell you whether it applies to you. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms are severe, sudden, getting worse, or simply not going away — and seek emergency care immediately for chest pain, breathing difficulty, sudden weakness or confusion, or a serious allergic reaction.
Research on Women's Health
523 studies areregistered for this condition on ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's public registry. A selection is below — the links go straight to the registry entry, not to a summary of ours.
What a registered study does and does not mean. Registration means a study exists and has been declared publicly. It says nothing about whether the treatment being tested works, is safe, or is available to you. Many studies find no benefit — that is what research is for. Never seek out an experimental treatment on the strength of a registry entry alone.
Research currently under way
- Improving Access to Pelvic Health Physiotherapy for EndometriosisUniversité de Sherbrooke
- Radicle Women's Health DNS™: A Study Assessing the Impact of Health and Wellness Products on Fatigue and Related Women's Health OutcomesRadicle Science
- Prevalence of Menopause-associated Symptoms Throughout the Menopausal Transition in Women Aged 40 to 70 Residing in Spain and Its Relationship With Physical Activity - MdH StudyCuerpos Serranos S.L.
- Smartphone vs Manual Interpretation of Biomarkers for Ovulation and Luteal Phase Detection (SMOM Study)Bruyère Health Research Institute.
- Postpartum Health Trajectories the First Year After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury and the Impact of a Group-Based InterventionHanna Jangö
- Focusing on the Menopausal Transition to Improve Mid-Life Women's HealthUniversity of Colorado, Denver
Research already completed
- The Effect of HPV Education Provided to Women on Their Knowledge Levels, HPV Screening, and Vaccination UptakeUfuk University
- Social Media-Based Education on Cancer Screening Awareness in Women: A Randomized Controlled TrialEmine Ergin
- Foot Reflexology and Acupressure on Gastrointestinal SymptomsOsmaniye Korkut Ata University
- Virtual Reality for Urinary Incontinence in WomenWroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
- Effect of Hifas Intima Oral on Vaginal Microbiota in Healthy WomenHifas da Terra S.L.
- Mindfulness-Based and Forest Bathing Interventions for Older Women With Treated Arterial HypertensionUniversity of Rijeka
Study data from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 2026-07-30. Registry entries are supplied by study sponsors and investigators; ClinicalTrials.gov does not verify their scientific validity. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and not endorsed by, the NLM or the NIH.
Where to read more
Rather than paraphrase, we point you to the primary sources. Every link below is to a government health agency, a national institute or a recognised medical body — grouped by what you are trying to find out.
Start Here
- A-Z Health TopicsDepartment of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
- Women's Health TopicsFood and Drug Administration
Diagnosis and Tests
- Healthy Living by AgeDepartment of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
Prevention and Risk Factors
- Preventive Care Benefits for WomenCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Related Issues
- Body Image and Mental HealthDepartment of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
Statistics and Research
- FastStats: Women's HealthNational Center for Health Statistics
- Sex and Gender: How Being Male or Female Can Affect Your HealthNational Institutes of Health
Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Women's HealthNational Institutes of Health
Medical subject headings
Clinicians and researchers index this subject under Women's Health. These are the terms to use when searching medical literature.
This page is built from the MedlinePlus health topic record for Women's Health, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health. Information is from MedlinePlus.gov. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the NLM or the NIH. Retrieved 30 July 2026.