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Character, Not Just Credentials: What Pre-Med Discourse Says About the Future of Medicine

An Interview with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan The Story For this month’s OvaCare article, I sat down with Dr. Rekha Srinivasan, a professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Sri, as she is known to her students, teaches the notoriously challenging subject of Organic Chemistry to hundreds of pre-med students each semester. Recently, she has noticed a concerning trend: a small but significant number of these students are making negative and personal comments about their profes

Neko Dossett

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Just a Spit-Test Away: Changing the Tone of Endometriosis Diagnoses for Women

Introduction Endometriosis is a common condition among premenopausal women across the world, yet it is vastly underresearched and often tedious to get treated for. The only way to get a definitive diagnosis until recently was laparoscopic surgery to identify endometrial lesions, which would then be biopsied [1]. Though a minimally invasive surgery, patients usually experience some level of discomfort after getting a laparoscopy. To mitigate these issues, an exciting new diag

Juhi Madala

2 days ago5 min read

The “Longevity Cleanse”: Small Swaps for Hormone Health

When people hear the word “cleanse,” they usually think of juice diets, detox teas, or intense wellness routines. But when it comes to long-term health, one of the most realistic “cleanses” may be much Art by Shea Davis simpler: making small swaps in our everyday products to reduce unnecessary chemical exposure. Many common items, like plastic food containers, scented lotions, perfumes, receipts, and certain personal care products, such as tampons and pads, can contain end

Sameera Devulapally

2 days ago5 min read

Autoimmune Diseases: Why Women Are at Greater Risk

In the United States, 15 million individuals have been diagnosed with lifelong autoimmune diseases. A shocking 80% of this burden falls on women [1,2], but why is this the case? The answer likely lies at the intersection of biology and environment, including societal pressures and the immune system. What are autoimmune diseases? Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells [3]. Although the immune system functions to protect the

Charithma Peiris

2 days ago5 min read

From Funding Cuts to Advocacy: The Movement to Protect Women's Reproductive Health Research

Introduction Reproductive health research has historically been an underfunded field. Women can find reminders of this at every turn, including finding a disclaimer sheet large enough to be a blanket with their birth control, despite the surge in scientific discovery over the last century. Leading up to and throughout the 21st century, collective efforts began to move forward, and specially created funds highlighted the need to close the research gap. However, these efforts

Momoko Monzur

2 days ago4 min read

Why Your ADHD Medication May Feel Different Throughout the Month

Have you ever felt like your ADHD medication seems to work perfectly one week, only to stop working the next? Many women with ADHD describe experiencing that pattern exactly. They often find themselves suddenly struggling to focus, feeling more forgetful, emotionally overwhelmed, or mentally exhausted despite taking the same medication at the same dose. For years, these challenges were often dismissed as stress, lack of sleep, or simply part of the menstrual cycle. Researche

Sameera Devulapally

Jul 65 min read

Beyond Heartburn: Why Your Acid Reflux Won’t Go Away

Acid reflux is often brushed off as a reaction to spicy food or a heavy meal, but for many people, it can become a chronic condition that affects daily life. This can occur as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive or non-erosive, and laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR). Each of these conditions presents itself differently and has distinctively different impacts on women, meaning it is important to consider treatments holistically and to one’s whole body rather th

Charithma Peiris

Jul 65 min read

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