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title: What are the biggest research gaps in women's health, especially for menstrual conditions?
description: Research is lacking in many important areas, especially communication between women and doctors about health, and support for menstrual conditions like PMDD a
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/a-rapid-evidence-map-of-womens-health-2022/
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# What are the biggest research gaps in women's health, especially for menstrual conditions?

Research is lacking in many important areas, especially communication between women and doctors about health, and support for menstrual conditions like PMDD and heavy periods. There is more research on menopause but not on how to help women manage other conditions.

 Moderate study design

Evidence map of published research on women's health

## What they did

Searched and reviewed published research to map the nature and volume of evidence on women's health. Topics included doctor communication, specialist access, endometriosis, menopause, and menstrual conditions like PMDD, heavy periods, fibroids, and adenomyosis.

## What they found

Very little primary research exists on communication between women and healthcare professionals. Large gaps exist in research about managing endometriosis, PMDD, heavy menstrual bleeding, fibroids, adenomyosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Substantial evidence exists on menopause. No active research funding was found for many priority areas including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, and long COVID in women.

## What it means for you

Many conditions affecting women are understudied, especially PMDD and practical ways to help women manage menstrual problems. Doctors and women need better research-backed support. The research community should prioritize funding for these overlooked areas.

## About the study

Original title A rapid evidence map of womens health Authors Edwards D, Csontos J, Gillen E et al. Journal medRxiv Year 2022 Study design Survey study Participants 23 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1101/2022.11.09.22282129](https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.11.09.22282129)

## Topics

[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Low mood and depression](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-depression-mood/)[Pain and headache](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-pain/)[Perimenopause and menopause](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-perimenopause/)[Pregnancy and postpartum](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-postpartum/)[Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-pcos/)[Endometriosis](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-endometriosis/)[Chronic pain and fibromyalgia](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-chronic-pain/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Legal and forensic](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-legal-crime/)

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