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Helpful Links
Our Bodies Ourselves, a project of the Center for Women’s Health and Human Rights at Suffolk University, is a nationally renowned resource for the health and sexuality of women and gender-expansive people.
A NIH-funded resource providing accurate, up-to-date, science-based, unbiased and personalized information about menopause.
The WHAM Report is a series of studies that make clear the benefits of better funding and research in women’s health. This is an economic issue that impacts us all.
‘Bring on the Heat: Charting a course through perimenopause based on the latest science’ is a menopause talk series hosted by researchers and clinicians at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Iowa.
Better care for women experiencing hormonal changes at midlife could lead to an eightfold increase in the menopause treatment market by 2030—to $40 billion.
Half the population will experience menopause—yet most doctors aren’t trained to treat it, and insurance often doesn’t cover necessary treatment. That can change. Join us in advocating for better menopause care.
Postpartum Support International provides support to families experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and postpartum. Its free helpline (call/text) offers immediate toll-free support and connects parents to local resources and providers. PSI also offers internationally recognized training and PMH-C certification to identify and treat perinatal mental health conditions.
Recommended Viewing
Video links
The New Science of Women’s Brain Health
Dr. Emily Jacobs, Professor and Director of the WBHI, discusses new research on the structural and functional changes that occur as the brain ages and what it means for women’s health.
Recommended Reading
Estrogen Matters, Bluming & Tavris
This book was written to enlighten its readers with detailed information about the history regarding the WHI study and also presents in detail numerous studies supporting the use of HRT. Updated to include Updated findings on estrogen’s benefits on heart, brain, bones, and longevity, and a critical review of the alternative products and medications being marketed to treat symptoms of menopause.
Journey to Motherhood: A Patient Empowerment Guide
Published by the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR), the guide features information about the motherhood journey, while offering provider, nutrition, and care recommendations to support the mental, physical and emotional health of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy.
Neuromaternal: What Happens to My Brain during Pregnancy and Motherhood?
Released in Spanish in 2024, Neuromaternal relies on the latest scientific evidence to describe the neurological adaptations that occur during pregnancy and motherhood. The research presented in this book, much of it led by the author herself, explores the biological dimensions of “matrescence,” revealing it to be one of the periods of greatest neuroplasticity in our adult lives. The English edition will be released in late 2026.
Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know
Developed by ACOG, Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know is a guide to navigating the menopause transition. This book delivers expert, unbiased, and science-backed information you can trust. Hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, vaginal dryness—whether you’re already having symptoms or starting to wonder what’s ahead, find the evidence-based information you’re searching for.