Women’s Health Blog

What is the Women’s Health Blog?

The Women’s Health Blog publishes bi-weekly content to demystify the complexities of women’s health research while celebrating the multifaceted experiences of women and gender-diverse individuals worldwide. Our blog features two types of posts:

Our Research Blog is a platform where experts share evidence-based information on diverse topics relating to women’s health or sex-and-gender-based research. These short summaries make it easy for you to understand and interpret research that could otherwise be difficult to access.

We also have a Behind the Science series, where we share Q&A interview-style posts that strive to inspire new and diverse professionals to enter the women’s health field by highlighting the remarkable work being accomplished by our community.

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4 August 2023

Behind the Science: Stroke and Health Inequities in Women

Interviewee: Ismália De Sousa, Ph D Candidate, Registered Nurse, University of British Columbia, School of Nursing. Authors/ Editors: Romina Garcia de leon, Shayda Swann (Blog Co-coordinators). Published: August 4th, 2023 Could you tell us more about your research? My Ph. D. research is a two-phase project. The first part is a literature review of health inequities…

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21 July 2023

Spot the Difference: Menopause or Endometrial Cancer?

Author: Malak Ibrahim, MSc Student in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia | Editors: Romina Garcia de leon, Shayda Swann (Blog Coordinators) Published: July 21, 2023 All women* and individuals with a uterus will inevitably experience menopause during their lifetime; however, the stigma around menstruation, aging, and…

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14 July 2023

Behind the Science: Clearing the Fog of Midlife Ovarian Removal and Cognition

Interviewee: Alana Brown, Ph. D. Candidate, University of Toronto, Authors/ Editors: Romina Garcia de leon, Shayda Swann (Blog Co-coordinators). Published: July 14th, 2023 Could you tell us about your research? In Dr. Gillian Einstein’s Lab of Cognitive Neuroscience, Gender, and Health, my Ph D work explores the relationships between ovarian hormones (e.g., 17β-estradiol)…

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23 June 2023

What I’ve Learned Living with Migraines

Author: Negin Nia, B. A. & M. J., University of British Columbia. Editors: Romina Garcia de leon & Shayda Swann (Blog Co-coordinators). Published: June 23, 2023 Living with migraines means every day is uncertain. When my first migraine attack happened, I experienced intense pain and went to the hospital as a precaution. The doctor said my symptoms were…

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9 June 2023

Behind the Science: Exploring the Intersection of Racial Discrimination and Sexual Pleasure

Interviewee: Charity Mudhikwa, BSc Hons, MSc Student, Simon Fraser University Faculty of Health Sciences, Authors/ Editors: Romina Garcia de leon, Shayda Swann (Blog Co-coordinators). Published: June 9th, 2023 Could you tell us more about your research? My research is sort of two-pronged. Firstly, it aims to examine the prevalence of perceived everyday racial…

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19 May 2023

An Honest Look into Sex & Gender Health Research in Canada

Authors: Tori N. Stranges, MPK, B. Kin, Ph D Student | Editors: Romina Garcia de leon, Shayda Swann (Blog Coordinators) Published: May 19th, 2023 It is well understood that sex and gender impacts individual and population health across the lifespan. It is also well understood that marginalized and systemically oppressed groups including women—particularly women…

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Disclaimer: We strive to bring you up to date research on a variety of topics. When reading our blogs, please note the date they were published to gauge how recent the research is. No information on our blog should be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a qualified doctor or clinician. Instead, we encourage you to print out our blogs and bring them to your healthcare provider as supplementary material.

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