Barbara Seaman (author and activist)

Barbara Seaman was a pioneering American author and activist who championed women's health rights, particularly in the area of reproductive health. She is best known for exposing the risks associated with hormone-based contraceptives and the pharmaceutical industry's failure to fully inform women of potential side effects. Her work helped to promote greater transparency and led to changes in how drugs are tested and marketed to women. Seaman's advocacy advanced the conversation on informed consent and women’s health rights, making her a significant figure in the movement for safer medical practices and women’s empowerment in healthcare.