Young Women's Wellness
Articles:
Find all of our articles and conference overviews here, plus some bonus articles about how to understand medical resources.
Endometriosis is a disease that women and girls of reproductive age get diagnosed with all over the world. This disease is not something you can get from others. It won’t cause death, but it can be very painful for those who get it. Endometriosis happens when the tissue that lines the inner surface of the uterus starts growing in the wrong places, such as outside the uterus... Read more
1850-1700 BC: First known mentions of women’s health, 34 paragraphs in the Kahun Gynecological Papyrus from Ancient Egypt.
400-200 BC: In Ancient Greece, women were thought to be inferior to men, and practically every illness women could have was called ‘(female) hysteria’... Read more
Endometriosis is an extremely common condition that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age around the globe. Even though it has been known for thousands of years, it was only correctly understood during the 20th century. In the USA’s healthcare system, many studies show that women tend to wait longer for medical treatments ... Read more
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the world. Both women and men can get breast cancer, though it is more common for women to get it. Breast cancer is when cells in the breast start to grow uncontrollably. When breast cancer is found early, it can usually be treated somewhat easily ... Read more
First, what is “stigma”? “Stigma” is when people have unfair or negative attitudes about something. Stigma also means being embarrassed to talk about something, like when someone is not treated fairly because of who they are or something about them, such as their appearance or background. For example ... Read more
Endometriosis has been mentioned as early as 1850 BC. Endometriosis is idiopathic, meaning there is no known cause yet, so you can get diagnosed based on your symptoms, or by using a laparoscopy or biopsy. You can also diagnose endometriosis by MRI, and ultrasounds, which don't require surgery. While there is no ... Read More
Like most other diseases, there isn’t only a physical aspect to having endometriosis. There’s also a mental and emotional aspect. For instance, take Brooke. Brooke has endometriosis and experiences extremely painful periods. She often has to cancel plans, like missing her so ... Read More
Pregnancy has always been a struggle. Not only do women experience physical symptoms, like nausea, stomach pain, mood swings, and other medical complications, but they also face societal and ethical challenges. For instance, women who are pregnant may experience a lack of understanding due to the stigma around pregnancy or personal issues like body image... Read more
Conferences and Organizations:
This year, from February 28th to March 2nd, the Endometriosis Foundation of America hosted their 16th annual medical conference. This conference was held in New York and is dedicated to improving awareness, education, and research to fight endometriosis. Inspired by the Beatles, the ... Read More
In the summer of 2025, we were invited to visit the Carlos Simon Foundation. But what exactly is the Carlos Simon Foundation, and what does it do? Based in Valencia, Spain, the Carlos Simon Foundation for Research in Women’s Health is a non-profit organization that strives to improve ... Read more
Bonus:
Reading a research paper can be daunting. After all, it can be long, boring, and filled with fancy words. Especially if you’re a student and just trying to understand the main concepts, it can be challenging and inefficient to read the entire paper. Here, we’re going to cover the different sections of a research paper and some tips that might help you get the most out of a research paper ... Read more