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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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FDA celebrates STEM: Hear from OWH in a new video

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills drive innovation and change in the world around us. Learn what it’s like to pursue a career in STEM and why we need more young women in STEM.
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International AIDS Awareness Month

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. During AIDS Awareness Month and all year long, learn the facts about testing, prevention, and treatment.

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Understanding Pregnancy Exposure Registries

Are you pregnant and taking medicines or received a vaccine? You can help pregnant patients and health care providers understand the effects of medicines and vaccines used during pregnancy by volunteering to enroll in a pregnancy exposure registry study.

Bringing Clinical Research to Patients

Bringing Clinical Research to Patients

This Nov. 8 webinar hosted by OWH and CDER focused on decentralized clinical trials and other novel strategies currently available for bringing clinical research to patients. Recording coming soon!
FDA Office of Women's Health Public Workshop Menopause: Potential Impact on Clinical Pharmacology and Opportunities for Future Research

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.

Women's Health Research

Women's Health Research

We promote and conduct research initiatives that advance understanding of sex differences and health conditions unique to women.

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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

YouTube

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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