Women in clinical research

Women in clinical research refers to the ongoing effort to include women as active participants in medical studies to better understand how treatments and medicines affect them. Historically, women were underrepresented, which could lead to less effective or even harmful outcomes for them. Ensuring women are included helps create more accurate data, improving healthcare for everyone. It also considers differences in biology, hormones, and life stages that can influence health. Promoting women’s participation ensures medical research benefits both women and men equally, leading to safer and more personalized healthcare.