Hand-in-HandPeriod Irregularities and Stress Levels Have Risen Together Since 2020: Study People who were more stressed experienced heavier menstrual bleeding than usual, with their periods lasting longer than they did before. By Devrupa Rakshit
Gender Blind SpotsHow the Covid19 Pandemic Worsened Tuberculosis Care for Women The pandemic changed the nature of tuberculosis treatment for women – as gendered barriers relating to stigma and mobility worsened during the lockdown. By Saumya Kalia
Politics of CaregivingTuberculosis Cases Among Women May Have Increased During Covid19 Lockdown “Women are the main caregivers in our society; they tend to TB patients and become susceptible to the disease," said an expert. By Saumya Kalia
New ConnectionsScientists Find a Genetic Link Between Endometriosis and Ovarian Cancer While endometriosis itself isn’t cancerous, scientists found a genetic link between the two that could help treatment for both. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Unexpected Benefits‘Heavy’ Cannabis Use in Women Linked to Lower Rates of Diabetes: Study The researchers looked at 15,000 participants to show how two key compounds in cannabis help in reducing diabetes risk. By Devrupa Rakshit
One Test to Identify Them AllScientists Are Developing a ‘Revolutionary’ Test That Detects 4 Cancers in Women Routine smear tests could identify ovarian, breast, womb, and cervical cancers -- which would be a “game-changer” for women’s health. By Saumya Kalia
Arbiters of MoralityWomen’s Sexual Health Ads Were Censored on Facebook, Finds Report Content focusing on menopause, pelvic pain, pregnancy, and menstrual health was removed for violating “adult product” policies. By Saumya Kalia
Medical CliteracyIn a First, Scientists Find the Brain Region Linked to the Clitoris The thus-far elusive discovery pinpoints the exact region involved and can help survivors of sexual trauma and dysfunction, say researchers. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Visible PainHow Indian Women’s Mental Health Is Deeply Tied to Proper Menstrual Care "[People] have to bear with such a bad quality of life, when a simple diagnosis and an even simpler treatment can change that.” By Anna Maria Joseph
Politics of HealingWhat Happens When Therapists Bring Their Own Gender Bias Into Client Care “It's almost like institutionalized violence in a way, where you are reinforcing the notions of the society in the therapeutic context,” an expert notes. By Saumya Kalia
Serene GreenLiving Near Green Spaces May Reduce PMS Symptoms, Research Shows The first-of-its-kind study shows why prioritizing natural environments in city planning is essentially a women’s health issue. By Saumya Kalia
Not My ResponsibilityFemale Sterilization Is the Most Common Contraceptive as Few Men Use Condoms: NFHS Data shows one in 10 men chose not to wear a condom, despite being aware that consistent use can reduce the chance of getting HIV/AIDS. By Saumya Kalia
Reclaiming LifeHow Deinstitutionalizing Mental Health Can Restore Dignity to Women with Mental Illness Furled by user-survivor activists, a new movement seeks to make institutions the last resort and instead address mental health needs through community care and support. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
High TimeIt’s Time to Study How Covid19 Vaccines Affect Menstrual Health: Experts "Failing to thoroughly investigate reports of menstrual changes after vaccination is likely to fuel [vaccine hesitancy]." By Devrupa Rakshit
Not An Informed ChoiceHow the Morning‑After Pill Became the Most‑Used Birth Control for Young Indian Women Misleading advertising, easy over-the-counter access drive emergency contraceptive pill misuse in young heterosexual women. By Devrupa Rakshit
Silent TraumaHow Social and Medical Biases Keep Low‑Income Indian Women From Getting Postpartum Mental Health Care My study showed that a staggering 34% of mothers from low-income groups had postpartum depression, and desperately needed psychiatric help. By Esha Chainani
Bias In MedicineWomen of Color Are Less Likely to Get an HPV Diagnosis, Shows Research “Despite the consequences of HPV infections, many women remain unaware of HPV and would benefit from being told of an infection," experts say. By Devrupa Rakshit
Easing the PainScientists Identify Gene Associated With Late‑Stage Endometriosis Endometriosis is common and incurable, and gene-based research can shape better treatment options. By Rohitha Naraharisetty