Our Publications

In addition to constant media outreach, the Society for Women’s Health Research communicates with the general public, researchers and the academic community through a variety of publications, including books, self published reports and peer-reviewed journal articles as part of our broad effort to advance the health of all women through research, education and advocacy.

SWHR Books, Book Chapters and Pamphlets

• “The Savvy Woman Patient: How and Why Sex Differences Affect Your Health,” edited by Phyllis Greenberger, M.S.W., with Jennifer Wider, M.D. (2006, resource book for consumers, 366 pages)
• “Just the Facts: What Women Need to Know About Sex Differences in Health” (2004, resource booklet for consumers, 56 pages)
• “Just the Facts: Sex-Based Biology” (2004, resource booklet for professionals and those interested in science)
• “A Historical Overview of Advocacy for Research in Sex-Based Biology” (2004, book chapter by Sherry Marts, Ph.D., and Sarah Keitt, M.P.H., in “Principles of Sex-Based Differences in Physiology” (Advances in Molecular Cell Biology, Vol. 34.)

SWHR News Service Articles

The Women's Health Research News Service specializes in content and resources on the latest research findings on sex differences. The articles cover a wide variety of topics, ranging from Parkinson’s disease to skin cancer to AIDS. Sign-up to receive the free biweekly articles. 

SWHR Past Newsletter

SWHR used to publish a quarterly newsletter called, “Sexx Matters,” that covered SWHR's recent activities and research news related to women’s health.

SWHR Published Reports

• “Sex Differences and the FDA Critical Path Initiative” (2007, report on the Society for Women’s Health Research/FDA Office of Women’s Health workshop on the FDA Critical Path Initiative)
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• “Mood Disorders and Hormonal Transitions: The Ups and Downs” (2007, report on the Society for Women’s Health Research/National Institute of Mental Health Roundtable on Mood Disorders and Hormonal Transitions)
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• “The 10 Q Report: Advancing Women’s Heart Health Through Improved Research, Diagnosis and Treatment” (2006, Society for Women’s Health Research/WomenHeart report on gaps in heart disease research in women.)
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• “National Institutes of Health: Intramural and Extramural Support for Research on Sex Differences, 2000-2003” (2005, report on NIH funding of sex differences research)
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• “Life After early Breast Cancer: Science, Perceptions & Communication Surrounding Risk of Recurrence” (2005, companion report to Life ABC public education program)

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles by SWHR Staff

• “Advancing Women’s Health via FDA Critical Path Initiative” (2007, report in Drug Discovery today following Society for Women’s Health Research/FDA Office of Women’s Health workshop on the FDA Critical Path Initiative)
• “Future Research in Sex Differences in Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease: Report by the Society for Women’s Health Research” (2007, report in Journal of Investigative Medicine on Society for Women’s Health Research workshop)
• “Women and Lung Cancer: Epidemiology, Tumor Biology, and Emerging Trends in Clinical Research” (2006, report in the journal Lung Cancer from Society for Women’s Health Research roundtable on women and lung cancer)
• “Understanding Sex Differences in Lung Cancer: A Report from the Society for Women’s Health Research” (2005, report in the journal Lung Cancer)
• “Understanding Sex Differences in Environmental Health: A Thought Leaders’ Roundtable” (2004, report from Society for Women’s Health Research/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences roundtable in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives)

Isis Fund for Sex-based Biology Research Publications

• Isis Fund Network on Sex, Gender Drugs and the Brain
  “Sex Differences in the Brain: From Genes to Behavior” (2007, guidebook for researchers and academicians)
• “Sex Chromosome Complement Regulates Habit Formation” (2007, journal article in Nature Neuroscience)
• “Strategies and Methods for Research on Sex Differences in Brain and Behavior” (2005, journal article in Endocrinology)
• “Sex, Gender, Drugs, and the Brain” (2005, News & Views article in the journal Endocrinology)
• Isis Fund Network on Metabolism
  Peer review articles pending review and publication

Brochures

• Some Things Only a Woman Can Do Educational Kit
This is an educational kit designed to inform women about the importance of participating in medical research. The kit includes an indepth booklet on medical research, a bookmark listing sex differences in various diseases, a useful card of questions to ask when considering enrollment in a trial, and resources to contact for more information on clinical trials.
Contact info@womenshealthresearch.org to order this brochure.
• Talk IBS Brochure
  This brochure answers questions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and contains a questionnaire that will help you discuss IBS symptoms with your doctor.
  Contact info@womenshealthresearch.org to order this brochure.

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