Society for Women's Health Research

09/13/2026

It’s . When it comes to supporting your as you age, prevention is the best medicine.

Women in the U.S. have a 50% lifetime risk of fracture starting at age 50. Healthy dietary habits, weight-bearing and resistance exercises, and limited alcohol and caffeine consumption are just a few ways to preserve and maintain bone health.

Check out one of SWHR’s bone health fact sheets to learn more: https://swhr.org/resources/the-importance-of-caring-for-your-bones-early-and-often/.


🤍 Prioritize prevention. Age well.

09/13/2026

Happy Grandparents Day! ☀️ Thank you to all the grandparents and caregivers providing support, care, and dedication for women and their health.

09/12/2026

You are your own best health advocate. It’s time to put your health first.

Make time for yourself this September during . What does self-care look like for you?

Knowing about your health risks, preventative health options, and what is normal for your body is an important part of self-care. Track your symptoms, ask questions to trusted providers, and take charge of your health journey today.

Strengthen your with SWHR’s library of FREE resources available at swhr.org/resources.

09/11/2026

Age is a crucial factor affecting your bone health.

To understand the increased risk you might face for conditions like osteoporosis — and the steps you can take to protect yourself — check out the Bone Health chapter of our Savvy and 65 Medicare Guide this !

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4gkQzZw

Created by HealthyWomen and SWHR.

09/11/2026

At SWHR, we believe sharing women’s health experiences can create a community where women feel empowered, understood, and supported.

Thank you to all the women who have shared their stories with us throughout our Women’s Health Perspectives portal.

This , we’re spotlighting Kristen and her journey, Morgan and her story, and Esther and her experience with breast . Read their stories and join these women in sharing your health or caregiving story: https://swhr.org/womens-health-perspectives/.

Your story is powerful – to researchers, health care providers, policymakers, and importantly, other women.

09/10/2026

SWHR Clinical Advisory Board member Dr. Jocelyn J. Fitzgerald speaks about women's pain during this September. Dr. Fitzgerald works at UPMC Magee-Womens.

>Why did you choose to get involved with OBGYN, including urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery?
I knew I was interested in surgery from a young age. I also knew that I wanted to lend myself and my voice to the complex surgical conditions faced by women, that aren't discussed in "polite" conversation. When you think about it, it is quite radical to talk about how much of a detrimental effect childbirth has on a woman's body, particularly her va**na and pelvic floor. When women don't know about urogynecology, they live with their prolapse and urinary conditions in silence.

>What is one thing you want more people to know about pain, particularly women’s pain?
Women's pain is considered, in many aspects, fundamental to the female experience, so it isn't taken as seriously when women report it is high, particularly if it is pelvic pain, which is equated with menstrual pain–an "expected" pain. But none of this is true; women only cope with pain because they aren't given a choice in many instances.

I would encourage any woman to discuss the real physical and monetary impacts of childbirth and motherhood. It should be an imperative investment that we invest in.

> What makes you a women’s health advocate?
My advocacy takes place on many levels, every day. Every time I see a patient, I am an advocate–I teach them about their bodies and normalize these complex discussions and expectations, and encourage them to tell their friends and family about urogynecology, so that they can get care sooner. I am an advocate in my hospital system. I am an advocate on social media. And I am an advocate by working with organizations like SWHR to make these issues better.

Learn more about the SWHR Clinical Advisory Board at https://swhr.org/about/clinical-advisory-board/

09/09/2026

There are known s*x and gender differences in the biological, physiological, and psychological mechanisms of .

Join SWHR for the webinar "S*x and Gender Differences in Obesity: Why It Matters for Women’s Obesity Care" this month to learn more: https://swhr.org/event/s*x-and-gender-differences-in-obesity-why-it-matters-for-womens-obesity-care/

Thank you to our speakers from National Institutes of Health (NIH), Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, and UCLA!

09/08/2026

Today, September 8, is ! Every person deserves to have the knowledge and tools to understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and make informed decisions about their health.

Unfortunately, gaps in can make it difficult for women to fully understand their bodies and health needs.

At SWHR, we create FREE resources to empower women, patients, advocates, and caregivers across a wide range of health topics, including , , , , health , and more.

Take charge of your health journey today, during and : https://swhr.org/resources

09/08/2026

can help women proactively manage their health, from pregnancy and postpartum support to managing pelvic floor conditions. Physical therapy is not just a tool after injury or surgery - it's a tool for lifelong wellness.

Today for , September 8, read more from the American Physical Therapy Association about physical therapy and women's health:

Physical therapy isn't only for rehabilitation from sports injuries or recovering after surgery? Physical therapists also play an important role in women's health throughout the lifespan.

09/06/2026

September is .

Did you know? 2 in 3 people with are women. Early detection can provide women with the information they need to take charge of their .

This , learn about diagnostic tools that can help detect Alzheimer’s disease, including neurological exams, cognitive tests, and genetic testing, in our fact sheet: https://swhr.org/resources/value-of-diagnostics-within-womens-health-alzheimers/.


💜 Screen today. Age well.