Resources

The effect of tranexamic acid on postpartum bleeding in women with moderate and severe anaemia (WOMAN-2): an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

WOMAN-2 Trial Collaborators

Provides information on the WOMAN-2 trial, which evaluated whether tranexamic acid prevents postpartum haemorrhage in anaemic women; found no benefit.

The effect of UNIMMAP multiple micronutrient supplements versus iron-folic acid and placebo in anemia reduction among women of reproductive age in Kebribeyah Woreda, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia: a study protocol for a community-based individual RCT

Kuche et al.

Provides information on a randomized trial protocol comparing UNIMMAP-MMS, iron-folic acid, and placebo for reducing anemia in Ethiopian women of reproductive age.

The Epidemiology of Global Micronutrient Deficiencies

Bailey, R. L. et al.

Summarizes the global epidemiology, causes, consequences, and intervention strategies for micronutrient deficiencies, to inform effective public health actions.

The Global Economic Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases

World Economic Forum

Provides information on the global economic burden of non-communicable diseases, using multiple methods to inform policy and resource allocation decisions.

The immunogenicity and safety of Group B Streptococcal maternal vaccines: A systematic review

Bjerkhaug et al.

Summarizes immunogenicity and safety data from clinical trials of maternal Group B Streptococcal vaccines to inform vaccine development and policy decisions.

The Influence of Sex and Gender on Health: How Much Is Being Taught in Medical School Curricula?

Thande, N. K., et al.

Evaluates sex- and gender-based content in medical school curricula to inform recommendations for integrating relevant health data into medical education.

The Integration Of Sex and Gender Considerations Into Biomedical Research: Lessons From International Funding Agencies

White, J. et al.

Reviews policies, mechanisms, and resources from major international funding agencies for integrating sex and gender considerations into biomedical research to improve research quality and outcomes.

The Missed Disease? Endometriosis As An Example Of ‘Undone Science’

Hudson, N. 

Summarizes how endometriosis exemplifies 'undone science,' highlighting its historical neglect, diagnostic challenges, and the marginalization of women's experiences in research and policy.

The New Contraceptive Revolution: Developing Innovative Products Outside of Industry

Callahan, R. et al.

Summarizes challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned for non-industry developers creating innovative contraceptive products outside the pharmaceutical sector.

The Pay Gap for Women in Medicine and Academic Medicine

Connolly, S. & Holdcroft, A. 

Provides analysis of gender pay gaps among UK doctors, examining causes, data, and unexplained disparities to inform policy and promote pay equality.

The Point-of-Care Diagnostic Landscape for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

World Health Organization

Summarizes available and pipeline point-of-care diagnostic tests for major STIs, detailing technical, performance, and operational aspects to guide test selection and implementation.

The Pregnant Women as a Drug Orphan: A Global Survey of Registered Clinical Trials of Pharmacological Interventions in Pregnancy

Scaffidi, J. et al.

Summarizes the global under-representation, funding, and focus areas of registered clinical drug trials in pregnancy to highlight gaps in medication research and development.

The Prevalence of Autoimmune Disorders in Women: A Narrative Review

Angum, F. et al.

Summarizes prevalence, mechanisms, and risk factors for autoimmune disorders in women, reviewing genetic, hormonal, and epidemiological data to explain female predominance.

The Right To Contraception In The United States

Guttmacher Institute

Summarizes federal and state laws, court decisions, and legislative actions protecting the right to contraception in the US for policy and advocacy purposes.

The Role Of Vaginal Microbiota In Women’s Health

Paduch-Jakubczyk et al.

Reviews the role of vaginal microbiota in women's reproductive health, disease development, and the potential benefits of probiotics for prevention and treatment.

The state of gender inclusion in Asia-Pacific’s regulatory landscape

AVPN

Summarizes gender inclusion policies, challenges, and opportunities in Asia-Pacific’s regulatory landscape across education, workforce, politics, and healthcare for policy and impact analysis.

The TRUST Code – A Global Code of Conduct for Equitable Research Partnerships

TRUST

Provides information on ethical guidelines to ensure fairness, respect, care, and honesty in global research partnerships, aiming to prevent ethics dumping.

The Vaginal Microenvironment: The Physiologic Role of Lactobacilli

Amabebe, E., & Anumba, D. O. C. 

Reviews the composition, function, and role of vaginal Lactobacilli in maintaining health, preventing infection, and supporting reproductive outcomes.

The WHAM Report

Women’s Health Access Matters

Provides data-driven analysis of the economic and societal impacts of increased funding for women's health research to inform and guide funding decisions.

The World’s Abortion Laws

Center For Reproductive Rights

Provides information on global abortion laws, detailing legal status, restrictions, and access by country to support research, advocacy, and policy analysis.

Toward Equitable Innovation In Health And Medicine

NIH

Summarizes frameworks, historical context, and recommendations for aligning health and medicine innovation with equity, guiding policy, research, and governance decisions.

Toward standardization, harmonization, and integration of social determinants of health data: A Texas Clinical and Translational Science Award institutions collaboration

Craven et al.

Provides information on the availability, collection, and completeness of social determinants of health data in Texas EHRs to inform standardization and research.

Towards A Better Tomorrow: Addressing Intersectional Gender Power Relations To Eradicate Inequities In Maternal Health

Bohren et al.

Summarizes how intersectional gender power relations drive maternal health inequities, reviews related data and interventions, and proposes recommendations for research, policy, and practice.

Traditional Postpartum Practices and Rituals: A Qualitative Systematic Review

Dennis, C. et al.

Summarizes traditional postpartum practices and rituals across cultures, identifying common themes to inform culturally competent perinatal healthcare provision.