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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29 September 2023

Behind the Science: Maternal Health in Ethiopia

Interviewee: Abera Kenay Tura, Ph D, Assistant Professor of Maternal and Child Health at Haramaya University, Ethiopia; Authors/ Editors: Romina Garcia de leon, Shayda Swann (Blog Co-coordinators). Published: September 29, 2023 Could you tell us more about your research? I'm leading a research team working on surveillance of severe maternal morbidity and deaths. We recently…

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15 September 2023

Beyond the Focal Points of Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain

Author: Danielle Perro, BMSc, Ph D | Editors: Romina Garcia de leon, Shayda Swann (Blog Coordinators) Published: September 15th, 2023 * This article represents Danielle Perro’s views and not necessarily those of her employer. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by the growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus found…

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1 September 2023

Behind the Science: Hearing Women’s Fertility Experiences

Interviewee: Deea K Dev, Medical Student, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Authors/ Editors: Romina Garcia de leon, Shayda Swann (Blog Co-coordinators). Published: September 1, 2023 Can you tell us about your research? I work in the Memory and Imagination Lab under Dr. Daniela Palombo. We wanted to explore the memory characteristics of an unsuccessful…

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18 August 2023

Thinking About Egg Freezing? Here are Some Things to Consider

Authors: Maryam Fatima, BHSc (Hons) & Samantha Yee, Ph D, MSW | Editors: Romina Garcia de leon, Shayda Swann (Blog Coordinators) Published: July 14, 2023 What is Planned Egg Freezing? Planned egg freezing, also known as social or elective egg freezing, involves administering fertility drugs and using assisted reproductive technologies to retrieve and…

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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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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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