This month, FEMM teamed up with the Reproductive Health Research Institute to share cutting-edge research and clinical data at the National Conference on Women’s Health hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose of the conference, according to the HHS, was to “explore breakthroughs in research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions…

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On March 18, FEMM participated in an event at the United Nations headquarters entitled “Beyond Band-Aids: Innovation to improve women’s healthcare.” The program, part of the UN’s 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, aimed to discuss how every woman can realize her right to the highest attainable standard of health. The…

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By: Dr. Virginia de la Lastra I’d like you to meet Isabella. She is fifteen. It is summer — the most terrible time of the year. On Tuesday, she goes to the mall with her friends to get waxed. When Isabella’s turn comes, the woman stops. She stares at her through thin linen curtains and says:…

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By Hugo Soto, MD, et al This study takes a broader look at infertility, focusing not just on outcomes, but on the underlying causes behind them. By evaluating women undergoing infertility treatment, the research highlights how different physiological factors impact pregnancy rates. What stands out Ovulatory dysfunction remains the most common diagnosis, accounting for more…

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By Danielle Koestner, MD, et al This poster was recently presented at the HHS National Conference on Women’s Health in Washington, DC. This study explored something that’s often overlooked in PCOS: not all cases are the same. Instead of treating PCOS as a single condition, the researchers identified four distinct phenotypes, each with its own…

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By Karen Poehailos, MD, et al This poster was recently presented at the HHS National Conference on Women’s Health in Washington, DC, and looks at one of the most common but often misunderstood issues in women’s health: ovulatory dysfunction. The study focuses on adolescents and women of reproductive age, aiming to better understand what’s actually…

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Most of us grew up hearing that painful periods and heavy bleeding were all just “part of being a woman.” But that does not have to be the case. Much of what women have been conditioned to accept as normal is actually an indicator of an underlying health issue—one that can be fixed. Here are…

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Have you ever felt like you’re in the dark about what’s going on in your own body? You’re not alone! Many women feel intimidated or mystified by their reproductive health—and all too often, ovulation and menstruation are treated as problems to be overcome by technology rather than vital signs of health. But it doesn’t have to be…

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This illustrated Christmas Science blog presents a creative and educational look at key neuroendocrine concepts through a festive letter format. By Virginia de la Lastra   DOWNLOAD THE PDF