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FDA Office of Women's Health (OWH)

OWH protects and promotes the health of women through policy, science, education, and outreach. 


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Women's Health Research Roadmap

The Roadmap provides a framework for integrating women’s health science into all of FDA’s research activities.
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Be Empowered: Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes is a medical condition that affects over 30 million people in the United States, but did you know that diabetes affects women differently than men? Learn more.
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Sickle Cell Disease: A Spotlight on Women

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder and affects approximately 100,000 Americans. Women living with SCD often face additional health challenges due to unique factors such as menstruation and pregnancy.
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OWH Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month

Throughout November we are honoring Native American heritage. Visit our Women’s Health Topics page for resources on heart health, pregnancy, healthy aging and more.
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Menopause: Potential Impact on Clinical Pharmacology

OWH and CDER/OCP hosted a virtual public workshop to discuss the physiologic changes that occur during menopause and the potential effects of menopause on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs.

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Sex as a Biological Variable

Understanding mechanisms of sex differences in medical product development is crucial for regulatory decisions and optimal treatment outcomes.

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About the FDA Office of Women's Health

Mission and Goals

OWH serves as the principal advisor to the Commissioner and other key Agency officials to protect and promote the health of women through policy, science, education, and outreach.

Meet Our Director

The Associate Commissioner for Women's Health leads women's health research and outreach activities across FDA.

Follow the Office of Women's Health

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Watch videos from Office of Women's Health on YouTube's FDA Channel

OWH Newsletter

The OWH newsletter highlights women's health initiatives, meetings, and regulatory safety information from FDA.

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Contact Us

Contact Point
Food and Drug Administration
Office of Women's Health
10903 New Hampshire Ave WO32-2333
Silver Spring, MD 20993

owh@fda.gov

(301) 796-9440 Phone
(301) 847-8601 fax

Hours Available

Office of Women's Health


FDA Office of Women's Health Newsletter

The Office of Women's Health newsletter highlights women's health initiatives, meetings, and regulatory safety information from FDA.

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