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 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 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 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 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 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.

Trends and disparities of disease burden in infections among pregnant women in 131 low-income and middle-income countries, 1990-2019

Qin et al.

Summarizes trends, disparities, and factors associated with maternal infections in 131 low- and middle-income countries from 1990-2019 to inform policy and interventions.

Trends In Maternal Mortality 2000 to 2020

World Health Organization

Provides internationally comparable estimates and trends on maternal mortality (2000–2020) to monitor progress, inform policy, and support SDG reporting.

Trends in State-Level Maternal Mortality By Racial And Ethnic Group In the United States

Fleszar, L. G. et al.

Summarizes state-level trends and disparities in US maternal mortality by race/ethnicity from 1999–2019 to inform targeted prevention and policy interventions.

Unveiling the hidden crisis in women’s health: a deep dive into women’s pain, endometriosis & uterine fibroids

Impact Global Health

Spotlights the underfunding and bias in research on women’s pain, specifically endometriosis and uterine fibroids, to inform funding and policy decisions.

Updates in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)

Petch et al.

Reviews current evidence, history, and emerging research in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for embryo selection in assisted human reproduction.

Uterine Fibroids: Assessing Unmet Needs From Bench to Bedside

Aninye, I. & Laitner, M.

Summarizes research gaps, clinical needs, and policy recommendations for improving diagnosis, treatment, and care of uterine fibroids to guide future efforts.

Vaginal dysbiosis and the potential of vaginal microbiome-directed therapeutics

Valeriano et al.

Reviews vaginal dysbiosis, microbiome-directed therapeutics, and summarizes clinical trial data and regulatory challenges for developing vaginal live biotherapeutic products.

Vaginal microbiota transplantation is a truly opulent and promising edge: fully grasp its potential

Meng et al.

Summarizes current knowledge and research on vaginal microbiota transplantation for treating vaginal, uterine, and gynecological disorders, highlighting therapeutic potential and research needs.

Where Does The Money Go To? Cost Analysis of Gynecological Patients With a Benign Condition

Pynnä, K. et al.

Provides information on direct and indirect costs of treating benign gynecological conditions to guide resource allocation and improve care processes.

WHO Antenatal Care Recommendations for a Positive Pregnancy Experience: Nutritional Interventions Update: Multiple Micronutrient Supplements During Pregnancy

World Health Organization

Provides updated WHO recommendations, evidence, and research priorities on antenatal multiple micronutrient supplements for policy-makers and health professionals.