This helps test treatments for bacterial vaginosis, study the vaginal microbiome, and bridge knowledge gaps about women’s health.

"Female genitalia are conspicuously overlooked in comparison to their male counterparts," perhaps, due to "a massive taboo around [it]."

The idea that pregnancy is the "happiest time in a woman's life," can make women feel ashamed to share that they're struggling.

The immunization challenges with cervical cancer are reflective of systemic anxiety around women’s sexual and menstrual health.

The evidence of how many people experience abuse combined with the effect on menopause point to glaring gaps in healthcare.

Women’s healthcare thus needs to include safe sexual practices instead of focusing solely on family planning.

Not talking about the risks and safety precautions “may be failing a generation of young women, who are unaware of the risks.”

The findings suggest that social policies directed at increasing people's financial well-being could benefit their cognitive health too.

A large-scale study has documented 62 symptoms of long Covid -- validating the experiences of millions struggling with it.

Women -- married and unmarried -- have the right to safe abortions as part of their personal liberty, the court said while overturning a previous ruling.

"This survey reveals how public health regards menstruation... perhaps it’s time for the protocol to change."

The research has implications on how cancer is monitored and treated.

The social response is a textbook case of moral licensing, showing why one progressive act in the past doesn't mean progress for everyone, everywhere.

Extreme events amplify "the drivers of violence or create environments that enable this type of behavior," the researchers said.

A new study shows that many people "will not be able to overcome the distance barriers to reaching an abortion facility."

People who were more stressed experienced heavier menstrual bleeding than usual, with their periods lasting longer than they did before.

The pandemic changed the nature of tuberculosis treatment for women – as gendered barriers relating to stigma and mobility worsened during the lockdown.

“Women are the main caregivers in our society; they tend to TB patients and become susceptible to the disease," said an expert.