Health equity

ObjectivesBlack patients have the highest mortality rate from endometrial cancer (EC), and yet remain underrepresented in EC research. Thus, currently published symptom patterns may not be comprehensive for this population. The purpose of t…

BackgroundReproductive health, including menstrual health, is a critical element of the overall well-being of women. Knowledge of menstrual health increases personal empowerment and self-care. This review explores adult women's knowledge of…

INTRODUCTION: Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (LNG-IUDs) can be effective treatments for benign gynecological conditions, but there may be ethno-racial differences in how patients receive treatment. METHODS: Data were from a …

IntroductionThe persistent disparities in the field of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) have become increasingly visible in the public eye, while at the same time public discourse regarding the appropriateness and efficacy of diversity, eq…

In this narrative review, we describe historical and contemporary influences that prevent patients with fibroids from getting appropriate medical care. Using patient stories as examples, we highlight how misogyny on all levels hurts patient…

IntroductionUterine fibroids are the most common indication for hysterectomy. Minimally invasive hysterectomy (MIH) confers lower risk of complications and shorter recovery than open surgical procedures; however, it is more challenging to p…

Purpose: Black women in the United States face poor outcomes across reproductive health measures-from pregnancy outcomes to gynecologic cancers. Racial health inequities are attributable to systemic racism, but few population studies of rep…