This study measured testosterone and pre-androgens in blood, finding changes with age but not with menopause. This indicates that menopause itself is not a reason for women to need testosterone supplementation.

This study shows that hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle are linked to measurable changes in the brain, suggesting how the menstrual cycle can influence women's emotional, cognitive and mental health.

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a lifelong risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.This review includes an analysis of 17 studies from high-income countries to map current evidence and identify gaps in care for women with a history of gestational diabetes (GDM).

This article was released in honor of International Women's Day as a two-part special examining gender dynamics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, featuring discussions on gender bias, workplace challenges, and systemic barriers affecting women in medicine. The episodes directly support UN SDG Goal 5 (Gender Equality) by addressing gender equity issues in healthcare professions and exploring solutions to promote more inclusive, supportive environments for all medical professionals regardless of gender.

King’s career illustrates how one woman in mid-twentieth-century America transformed the scope of microbiological work. Her career showed that precise observation and persistence could open paths for women in a field long dominated by men.

This article challenges the assumption that mixed-member proportional (MMP) electoral systems independently select candidates across tiers, showing that decentralized candidate selection in Germany links both tiers and limits women's representation. It finds that barriers women face in single-member districts persist in the proportional tier, undermining MMP's expected advantage for female candidates.

This study explores racial inequities in postpartum insurance coverage during the COVID-19 continuous Medicaid coverage period, comparing ACA expansion versus non-expansion states. It concludes that postpartum Medicaid extension improved access but was insufficient to eliminate racial inequities in maternal health coverage.

This systematic review examines the prognostic significance of pyroptosis-related targets (PRTs) in gynecological malignancies.