WOMEN'S HEALTH

This study tested whether a headband called Muse-S, which senses brain activity, could help midlife women with sleep problems like insomnia. Thirty-one women going through menopause wore the device at home. The goal was to see if it was practical and if it improved sleep quality …

This study looked at whether a women's health supplement could improve vaginal health and the balance of microbes in the vagina. About 500 adult women in the US who wanted better vaginal health took the supplement and reported their symptoms. The main goal was to see if their vag…

This completed study reviewed medical charts of 45 women whose copper IUDs broke during removal, requiring a hysteroscopy (a camera-guided procedure) to take out the pieces. Researchers looked for patient-related factors that might raise the risk of IUD fragmentation. The goal is…

This study tested whether a quick, visual presentation style called Pecha Kucha works better than standard PowerPoint for teaching women about menopause. Five hundred women aged 30 to 65 who had never learned about menopause before took part. The goal was to see if the new method…

This study tested whether a structured education program about vulvar self-examination could improve women's health beliefs and awareness. 203 women who had never learned about vulvar self-exams took part. The program was based on the Health Belief Model, which looks at how peopl…

This study looked at why low-income African American women are not physically active. Researchers worked with 46 women to understand their barriers and develop a customized fitness education program called BeFit. The goal is to create a program that fits their lives and helps the…

This study tested a community-based mental health screening and referral program for women aged 18-49 affected by floods in rural Pakistan. Trained health workers screened nearly 4,800 women for anxiety and depression, referred those with symptoms for counselling, and tracked how…