For Women
FDA Office of Women's Health has resources to help women make healthy choices for themselves and their loved ones. Check out the women's health resources and healthy living tips on this site.
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Menopause: Potential Impact on Clinical Pharmacology
Register today for OWH's free virtual public workshop on October 11 to discuss the current understanding of the impact of menopause on drug pharmacology and highlight the areas with the greatest need for further research and exploration.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Each year in the U.S., about 240,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer making breast cancer the second-most common cancer affecting women in the United States. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn the facts about mammography in our latest blog posts.
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Mammograms - Early Detection Saves Lives
Mammograms are the best primary screening tool to find breast cancer. Learn more about mammography and ask your health care provider if and when a mammogram is right for you.
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PCOS: Diagnosis, Management, and Future Needs Webinar
OWH webinar "PCOS Revisited: Diagnosis, Management, and Future Needs" reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, comorbidities, and findings from recent research on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
FDA approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy—the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the U.S. without a prescription.
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Women’s Health Research
We promote and conduct research initiatives that advance understanding of sex differences and health conditions unique to women.
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