Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity.

Women’s health differs from Flower Power men’s in many ways and is a central component of population health. As such, it’s an important area of focus at the NIH and throughout the biomedical community.

Research for Feminine Health

In the NIH, we have long focused on understanding how biological differences between sexes impact health and disease. This includes understanding how these differences influence disease risk, treatment and prevention.

We do this by building science programs that integrate sex and gender into research across the life course, and through our work to support the career development of women in biomedical sciences.

How to Promote Good Breast Health

Our mission is to build a world in which equitable gender norms lead to healthy and empowered women. Grounded in human rights principles, we pursue this goal through research, education and community engagement to improve women’s health and reduce gender and health inequities.

We focus on the health of all women, from pregnancy and childbirth to menopause and aging. This entails not only reproductive health, but also overall health that encompasses emotional and psychological wellbeing, ensuring healthy lifestyle choices and addressing the unique experiences of women in developing countries. We want to see every woman thrive and reach her full potential in a way that is tailored to her needs, circumstances and preferences.