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Stop telling women to talk about menopause at work

Fast Company, October 5, 2026

In this article, SWHR Associate Director of Research Translation and Programs Syreen Goulmamine and The Fuchsia Tent founder and CEO Kacy Fleming discuss insights from the Society for Women’s Health Research and The Fuchsia Tent study “Menopause at Work: From Echo Chamber to Mainstream Practice.”

Most Workers Have Menopause Benefits, But Only 9.9% Know It

Women’s Health And Market Visibility Substack, October 2, 2026

This article explores insights from the Society for Women’s Health Research and The Fuchsia Tent study “Menopause at Work: From Echo Chamber to Mainstream Practice.”

‘We’re not waiting any longer’: What will it take to close the women’s health gap?

Healio, October 1, 2026

This article spotlights an interview SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert did with Healio about her presentation at the annual Women in Medicine Summit.

The Pulse: New Study Finds The Menopause Benefit Gap Isn’t a Coverage Problem. It’s a Communication One.

HLTH, October 1, 2026

This article spotlights the latest study released by the Society for Women’s Health Research and The Fuchsia Tent about menopause at work, titled “Menopause at Work: From Echo Chamber to Mainstream Practice.”

Too many women face a “diagnostic odyssey” at the doctor’s office. This $20 billion plan could change things.

CBS News, September 30, 2026

This article highlights portions of the conversation between SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert and Norah O’Donnell, originally released on the “Healthful with Norah O’Donnell” podcast.

We’re Going Backwards: The $20 Billion Plan to Close the Gender Healthcare Gap

Healthful with Norah O’Donnell, September 30, 2026

During this podcast, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert discusses the Society’s work and the National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap.

Study Finds Women Are Less Likely to Receive Pain Medication, Invasive Treatment, and More

Prevention, September 25, 2026

The article features insights from SWHR Associate Director of Research Translation and Programs Syreen Goulmamine.

From Barriers to Breakthroughs in Women’s Health

Springer Nature, September 21, 2026

In this article, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert, Erika Miller, JD, Washington Representative for the Women First Research Coalition (WFRC), and Sandra E. Brooks, MD, MBA, FACOG, CEO of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) discuss the National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap.

Nature’s Bounty® Announces Commitment to Supplement the Knowledge Gap in Women’s Health and Wellness

PR Newswire, July 30, 2026

SWHR announces a partnership with Nature’s Bounty, where it will help create and release an inaugural Nature’s Bounty women’s wellness report in 2027.

The $20 Billion Question: What Counts As Women’s Health?

Forbes, July 16, 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert is interviewed about the National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap, an initiative SWHR launched with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Women First Research Coalition (WFRC).

New ACOG framework calls for $20 billion investment in women’s health

Healio, July 16, 2026

SWHR has joined ACOG to launch a new initiative, the National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap.

National strategy calls for $20B investment to close women’s health gap

Contemporary OBGYN, July 15, 2026

The article profiles the National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap, an initiative that SWHR launched in July with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Women First Research Coalition (WFRC).

Nonprofits: Signs A ‘Do More With Less’ Mindset Is Counterproductive

Forbes, June 24, 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert shares thoughts on how nonprofits can stay mission-focused as they do more with small teams.

The (M) Factor 2: NextGEN Impact Report.

The (M) Factor Film, June 23, 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert authored the introduction to chapter 3, “Pathways to Preparing for Perimenopause” in the latest (M) Factor report about where gaps remain in menopause education and support, and where progress can begin now.

The Women’s Health Funding Gap: Why Nobody Opposes It but Nothing Gets Done with Kathryn Schubert

Unstable Vitals Podcast, May 26, 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert sits down with hosts to unpack why the women’s health funding gap persists, what shapes policy, and how to close the women’s health gap.

Scripted for Her: Pharmacists Advocating for Women’s Health Research

Scripted for Her Podcast, May 20, 2026

SWHR Programs Manager Sarah Chew discuss the history of women’s health and the role that each of us, including pharmacists, can play in advancing women’s health research.

Celebrating Sex Differences to Improve Health for All

Springer Nature, May 12, 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert joined co-authors Sofia Ahmed, MD, MMSc, FRCPC, FASN, FISN, President of the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) and Jill Becker, PhD, Editor in Chief of the Biology of Sex Differences journal to reflect on Sex Differences Awareness Day, May 12, and the significant impact sex differences research has had on health care, medicine, and scientific discovery.

‘All the Spice Girls have it’: Mel B gets candid about menopause symptoms

New York Post, April 22, 2026

SWHR’s menopause information was included in this feature article about Spice Girl Mel B and her experience going through menopause.

What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Advocacy In A Shifting Federal Landscape

Forbes, April 2, 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert authors a piece on how nonprofit advocacy is changing and what organizations can do to get and stay ahead in effective advocacy and policy efforts.

Nonprofit Leaders: 9 Signs It’s Time To Begin Succession Planning

Forbes, April 2, 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert shares thoughts on planning leadership transitions before change takes place, offering insights as part of her role on the Forbes Nonprofit Council.

The Impact of Gender Disparities in Medical Specialties on Women’s Healthcare

EducationandCareerNews.com, March 25, 2026

SWHR Programs Manager Sarah Chew authored an editorial feature about how gaps in women’s representation across medical fields impacts health outcomes and innovation.

Making Women’s Health Mainstream & Advancing Women’s Health with Katie Schubert of the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR)

Business of the V Podcast, March 5, 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert speaks with hosts about the history of women’s health research, the mission of SWHR, and where women’s health goes from here.

Clearing the Fog Around Menopause: Information Every Woman Should Know

FutureofPersonalHealth.com, February 27, 2026

SWHR Programs Manager Syreen Goulmamine discusses the gaps in menopause education and care, and offers advice for women navigating this under addressed stage of life.

How Nonprofits Can Balance Technology Adoption With Donor Trust

Forbes, February 26 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert provided thoughts on how nonprofits can adapt to changing technology, as part of her role on the Forbes Nonprofit Council.

Nonprofit Leaders: How To Stay On Mission During Organizational Stress

Forbes, February 5 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert provided comments on how organizations can stay focused, aligned and effective as the environment around them shifts, as part of her role on the Forbes Nonprofit Council.

Advancing evidence-based regulation: Organization for the Study of Sex Differences and Society for Women’s Health Research support FDA action on menopausal hormone therapy and encourage broader sex-informed drug label updates

Biology of Sex Differences, January 25, 2026

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert and Programs Manager Syreen Goulmamine co-authored this article about the Society’s support for the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) removal of the “black box” warning on menopausal HT labels.

Turning 65? Here’s What You Need to Know Before Signing Up for Medicare

Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, January 20, 2026

SWHR’s Medicare Guide, created in partnership with HealthyWomen, was featured by Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper in January.

Most Influential People Shaping Healthcare Policy

Washingtonian, December 18, 2025

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert was included on Washingtonian’s Most Influential People Shaping Healthcare Policy list for 2025.

Episode 61: Society for Women’s Health Research

American Brain Coalition, December 10, 2025

SWHR Chief Advocacy Officer Lindsey Miltenberger provides an inside look at SWHR’s mission, history, and its leadership in advancing women’s health through science, policy, and education.

UNGA80, SDGs, and the Future of Women’s Health Research

Springer Nature, December 9, 2025

SWHR Programs Manager Sarah Chew provided and overview of SWHR’s UNGA80 Science Summit presentation and how this event aimed to advance women’s’ health research.

FDA removing warnings from hormone replacement therapy products

The Hill, November 10, 2025

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert provided comment about the removal of warnings on hormone replacement therapy products, noting that “the administration is aligning policy with current science.”

The Hidden Economics of Menopause

Foreign Policy Podcast, October 9, 2025

This special podcast episode features SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert in conversation with other women’s health panelists at the Foreign Policy Her Power Summit during the United Nations Science Summit in fall of 2025.

Systemic Silence: Addressing Racial Inequity in Black Maternal Mental Health

Springer Nature Podcast, September 22, 2025

This podcast with SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene Aninye podcast explores the intersection of race, maternal mental health and health care inequity – and what inclusive, data-driven care should look like.

Lupita Nyong’o and Mandy Moore Team Up to Fight for Women’s Health Research on Capitol Hill

Complex, September 18, 2025

This story covers the women’s health research congressional roundtable hosted by Society for Women’s Health Research and Perelel Health, featuring women’s health stories from Lupita Nyong’o and Mandy Moore.

Lupita Nyong’o, Mandy Moore take women’s health advocacy to Congress

ABC News, September 16, 2025

ABC sat down with actresses Lupita Nyong’o and Mandy Moore to chat about their work on Capitol Hill, with the Society for Women’s Health Research and Perelel Health.

Lupita Nyong’o and Mandy Moore Talk ‘Unacceptable’ Gap in Women’s Health Research (Exclusive)

People Magazine, September 16, 2025

A roundtable co-hosted with the Society for Women’s Health Research and Perelel Health featured women’s health stories from Lupita Nyong’o and Mandy Moore as they called for Congress to increase federal women’s health research funding.

Actors Moore, Nyong’o push for women’s health on Hill

Roll Call, September 16, 2025

The Society for Women’s Health Research hosted a roundtable with partners Perelel Health and special guests Lupita Nyong’o and Mandy Moore as well as experts from across women’s health to discuss increasing federal women’s health research funding.

MAHA Is Complicating One of the Hardest Parts of Parenting

The Atlantic, September 14, 2025

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert speaks with The Atlantic about how women’s health and maternal health is impacted by the new Make America Healthy Again movement.

The Living Room Where History Still Happens

New York Times, September 13, 2025

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert had the privilege of attending a women’s health conversation led by Gloria Steinem and attended by other women’s health advocates.

The Gates Foundation commits $2.5B to women’s health

POLITICO, August 8, 2025

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert speaks with the POLITICO Women Rule team about the latest investments made towards women’s health research.

Society for Women’s Health Research on The APAOG Podcast

The APAOG Podcast, July 28, 2025

The APAOG Podcast sat down with SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene Aninye to discuss the important work being done at the Society for Women’s Health Research.

The Responsibility to Influence: Insights from Nonprofit CEOs

Chief Influencer Podcast, July 23, 2025

In this podcast episode, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert is featured in a nonprofit CEO panel, each discussing how they create impact by advancing their missions.

U.S. FDA may nix black box warning on some menopause estrogen treatments

Science News, July 18, 2025

This article features comments from SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene Aninye about how the black box warning on menopause estrogen treatments has impacted women’s health outcomes over time.

Long neglected by the medical establishment, women’s health is having its moment

Aspen Public Radio, June 25, 2025

While attending Aspen Ideas: Health, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert sat down with Aspen Public Radio to discuss the state of women’s health research and the future possible for patients.

Hot Flashes and Cold Shoulders

National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals BIP Magazine, June 2025

SWHR Programs Manager Syreen Goulmamine discusses menopause wellness in the workplace and the role of colleagues, employers, and insurance providers (page 36).

Analyzing sex and gender data to improve women’s health outcomes

Open Access Government, June 6, 2025

SWHR Chief Science Officer Dr. Irene O. Aninye examines the consequences of overlooking sex and gender differences in research and clinical care in this editorial.

Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025

Washingtonian, May 7, 2025

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert was named one of Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025 for the second year in a row for her work in women’s health and advocacy.

Sarah Chew, Science Programs Manager, Society for Women’s Health Research

Champions of Active Women Podcast, April 2025

SWHR Programs Manager Sarah Chew spoke with the Champions of Active Women Podcast, part of the University of Kentucky’s Active Girls Healthy Women Program, about her personal sports journey and how women’s health and sports are connected.

Fertility and maternal health programs slashed, alarming experts

The Washington Post, April 19, 2025

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert spoke with The Washington Post about the state of maternal health care and research. Before her time at SWHR, Schubert served as chief advocacy officer at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM).

Listen, Learn, Lead: The Path to Meaningful Policy Change | Kathryn Schubert

Chief Influencer Podcast, April 9, 2025

In this podcast episode, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert sat down with Anthony Shop shares her journey as a trusted leader and advocate for women’s health.

How DOGE Cuts Will Change Women’s Health

POLITICO Women Rule Newsletter, April 4, 2025

SWHR Chief Advocacy Officer Lindsey Miltenberger spoke with POLITICO about the current state of women’s health research amid changes and cuts in the federal government.

The Shocking Truth About Women’s Health Research

The Motherlands Podcast, March 30, 2025

In this episode, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert speaks about the gender gap in health care and how policymakers, researchers, and patients can help close this gap.

What happens to health research when ‘women’ is a banned word?

The 19th, March 27, 2025

In this piece reviewing the current state of health care research funding and policy, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert gives context about the history of women’s health research.

Menopause Is the Worst. These Everyday Tools Can Help.

NYT Wirecutter, March 20, 2025

The SWHR Menopause Toolkit is featured in this article of tips and resources to help with women with symptom management and wellness during the menopause transition.

Healthcare Leaders on the ROI of LinkedIn

Chief Influencer Podcast, March 19, 2025

Pulled from a panel at the National Health Council (NHC) Leadership Conference, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert joins other health care leaders to discuss how to have built trust, maximize engagement, and foster personal connections through the LinkedIn platform.

Facts vs. Fear: NIH Cuts and The Future of Women’s Health Research

The XX Factor, March 18, 2025

This Q&A with SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert unpacks recent federal changes to health care including NIH budget cuts, Executive Orders, and more.

Shifting From Bitter to Sweet: A Woman’s Health Goal

EducationandCareerNews.com, March 2025

SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene Aninye contributed this editorial about how women can be active participants in the research ecosystem.

What Women Need To Know About the Transition to Menopause

FutureofPersonalHealth.com, February 26, 2025

SWHR authored an editorial feature on the what women need to know about the menopause transition, part of a larger Healthy Aging Empowerment campaign.

Building Patient-Centered Practices for Infertility Care

FutureofPersonalHealth.com, February 26, 2025

SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene Aninye writes an editorial about the importance of patient-centered care and shared decision-making in fertility care.

Dr. Irene Aninye, Chief Science Officer for the Society for Women’s Health Research

Global Health Affairs, February 10, 2025

This interview with SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene Aninye explores her background in women’s health research and the resources across SWHR’s programs.

Menopause – Suck it Up

Century Lives Podcast, February 5, 2025

This podcast features interviews with SWHR’s Working Groups members Dr. Joann Pinkerton and Dr. Wen Shen, who have devoted their careers to improving women’s lives at midlife.

Closing the Women’s Health Gap: Research, Investment, and Eliminating Inequities

New Security Beat, January 29, 2025

This article offers a summary of a Wilson Center event, Bridging the Gap in Women’s Health Research, during which SWHR Chief Science Officer Irene Aninye shared remarks on the state and future of women’s health research.

Unlocking The Potential Of Women’s Healthcare In 2025

Forbes, January 6, 2025

SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert is featured in this article reviewing the trends for women’s health in the new year.