Women's Health Research
From the FDA Office of Women's Health
OWH promotes and conducts research initiatives that facilitate FDA regulatory decision-making and advance the understanding of sex differences and health conditions unique to women. Learn more about women’s health research in the Women’s Health section, including links below.
Women's Health Research
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About OWH research
OWH scientific programs support research, workshops, and initiatives that advance understanding of women’s health issues.
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OWH-funded research
Learn more about research funded by OWH, including how to apply for extramural research funding, and a searchable list of projects.
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Peer-reviewed scientific publications
OWH staff and OWH-funded researchers are working to advance the science of sex differences. View peer-reviewed publications.
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Women's health education and training
Find continuing education opportunities, upcoming events, and subscribe to receive the latest information about future opportunities from OWH.
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Pregnancy exposure registries
Information collected can help health care providers and others who are pregnant learn more about the safety of medicines and vaccines used during pregnancy.
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Bench to Bedside: Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV)
Free self-paced training on sex and gender differences that impact health, disease, and treatment, developed by OWH in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health.
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Free publications for women
Download or order free copies of more than 40 fact sheets on women’s health topics.
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Contact the FDA Office of Women's Health
Office of Women's Health
10903 New Hampshire Ave WO32-2333
Silver Spring, MD 20993