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The “Menopause” knockout; a science-backed therapeutic ally, and strategy for midlife wellness Open
Boxing, traditionally a competitive sport, is increasingly recognised as a therapeutic exercise modality for women transitioning through perimenopause and menopause a life stage characterised by hormonal changes that can accelerate muscle …
Bladder prolapse (cystocele) among African, Asian, and Middle Eastern women: a clinical and socio-cultural perspective Open
Bladder prolapse, also known as cystocoele, is the most common form of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), significantly affecting women's physical, sexual, and psychosocial health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despit…
A Perspective on Innovating Qualitative Research Methods to Optimise Women’s Health Research Open
Qualitative research methods have historically been centered on framework analysis and narrative reporting, particularly in contexts like healthcare, where patient experiences are paramount. While this approach has yielded invaluable insig…
Exploring the availability and acceptability of hormone replacement therapy in LMICs using insights of pharmacists (MARIE Sri Lanka WP2a) Open
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) remains underutilised and under-researched in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite its potential to alleviate menopausal symptoms. This study explored pharmacists' perspectives on the use, cos…
Beyond the Hot Flush: Menopausal Health in Oman (Marie Oman WP2a) Open
Objective Menopause is a pivotal stage in women’s lives, shaped by biological, psychological, sociocultural, and health system factors. In Oman, where religious beliefs and cultural norms strongly influence health behaviours, menopause rem…
Borders, Barriers, and Burdens: A Global Comparative Study of Abortion Policies and Access Open
Background: Abortion is a core component of reproductive healthcare and a critical determinant of maternal health outcomes. Globally, approximately 73 million abortions occur annually, with unsafe abortion contributing to 4.7–13.2% of mate…
Menopause in Brazil: Lived Experiences, Inequities, and Opportunities for Inclusive Care (MARIE-Brazil WP2a) Open
Background Menopause, whether natural, surgical, or medically induced, represents a significant transition in women’s health, often accompanied by biological, psychological, and social challenges. Despite its global prevalence, evidence on…
View article: Menstrual hygiene management practices among rural females: findings from a rural health demographic environmental surveillance system (HDESS) cohort in Odisha, Eastern India
Menstrual hygiene management practices among rural females: findings from a rural health demographic environmental surveillance system (HDESS) cohort in Odisha, Eastern India Open
Introduction Menstrual hygiene management is an important public health component to promote reproductive health, especially in rural areas of low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Present study assessed the menstrual hygiene practices,…
Reproductive politics and women's empowerment; how does geopolitics control women? Open
Reproductive politics lie at the intersection of gender, power, and governance, shaping women's autonomy through laws, policies, and cultural norms. Historically, colonialism and population control initiatives marginalized women, particula…
Clinical Epidemiological Profile of Perimenopausal, Menopausal, and Post-Menopausal Women in Sri Lanka Open
Background: Menopause is a critical life stage for women’s health, yet it remains under-recognised in Sri Lanka despite an ageing female population. Previous studies have reported symptom prevalence and mean age at menopause but lacked an …
View article: Contextualising Menopause in Nigeria: A Qualitative Analysis from the MARiE Project
Contextualising Menopause in Nigeria: A Qualitative Analysis from the MARiE Project Open
Objective This study is to provide evidence from Nigeria on women’s lived experiences of menopause is sparse, necessitating qualitative inquiry to inform contextually appropriate interventions.DesignProspective cross - sectional study Sett…
A Global Synthesis of National and Subnational Abortion Laws and Policies and Their Impact on Women’s Health Open
Background Human intervention to terminate a pregnancy, while medically effected through a range of pharmaceutical, surgical, and other approaches, is generally referred to in English as “abortion.” It is a fundamental aspect of reproducti…
Healthcare Inequalities in a Diverse Menopausal Population: Insights from the UK (MARIE WP2a Study) Open
Objective Health inequalities during the menopausal transition remain under-explored in UK health services research. Through in-depth qualitative analysis across 50 diverse participant narratives including cis-women and transgender, surgic…
A Systematic Review of Surrogacy in Policy and Practice: Fragmented Commissioning, Global Inequities, and the Case for Evidence-Based Reform (KATHERINE Project) Open
Introduction: Surrogacy is a rapidly evolving area of reproductive health that spans ethical, legal, clinical, and societal dimensions. Policies governing surrogacy vary widely across countries, shaping access to services, safeguarding mea…
Intersecting Burdens: Comorbidity, Symptom Severity, and Structural Gaps in Menopausal Care (MARIE WP2a Study) Open
Objective Menopause, whether natural, medical, or surgical, is a universal yet heterogeneous health transition shaped by biological, psychological, socio-cultural, and systemic factors. Despite growing awareness in the UK, the experiences …
Teaching Equity to Prevent Violence: The ANULA School‐SAFE Framework Across Continents Open
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a global health issue with significant physical, psychological, and social consequences. Schools, as universal knowledge distribution institutions, hold unique potential for prevention yet remain …
Menopause as an Embodied and Occupational Disruption: A Qualitative Study of Women’s Experiences in Ghana (MARIE-WP2a) Open
Objective This paper explores Ghanaian women’s experiences of menopause, focusing on its occupational, sociocultural, and healthcare dimensions and considering implications for national and diaspora health strategies.Design Qualitative stu…
Beyond Binary Health: Addressing Menstrual, Reproductive, and Menopause Inequities Among South Asia’s Hijra Communities Open
Hijra communities in South Asia have long held spiritual and cultural significance, yet colonial legacies and ongoing structural inequities have relegated them to the margins of health policy and research. Despite legal recognition as a th…
Adolescents and Young Women in Global Women’s Health Policies: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Adolescents and young women represent a critical population in global health policy, yet their needs are often subsumed under broader maternal health agendas. While international frameworks such as CEDAW, the ICPD Programme of …
The Politics of Parenthood: Comparing Global Approaches to IVF Policy and Equity Open
Introduction: In vitro fertilisation (IVF) has become an integral component of reproductive health, enabling millions of individuals, couples, and others to achieve intended, non-adoptive parenthood. However, governance of IVF remains high…
Policy Blind-Spots: A Systematic Review of Midlife Health in Global Women’s Care (KATHERINE Project) Open
Background: Women in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause experience significant biological, psychological, and social changes, including vasomotor symptoms, urogenital atrophy, sleep disturbances, and cognitive shifts. Despite the…
Reproductive Health and Brain Function: An Integrative Review of the Neurological Burden of Common Gynaecological Conditions Open
Background: Women’s reproductive health conditions such as endometriosis, menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—along with related disorders like restless legs syndrome (RLS) and bladder dysfunction—are traditionally viewed throu…
Cultural Norms, Deviance and Women’s Homelessness (1980–2025): A Feminist-Medical Anthropological Perspective Open
Background: Women’s homelessness is a complex, gendered phenomenon shaped by cultural norms, patriarchal expectations, and notions of deviance. Historically viewed through moralistic or individualistic lenses, contemporary feminist, inters…
An Exploration of Carbon Emissions Linked to Research Study Delivery (MARIE Project) Open
Background Large-scale scientific research studies are critical for advancing knowledge and innovation, but they require substantial human and financial resources. Given their scale, such studies also generate a notable environmental footp…
Breaking the Silence and Building Strength: Rethinking Menopause Care through Exercise and Cultural Insight Open
Menopause remains a largely neglected aspect of women’s health in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Despite the profound physical, cognitive, and emotional changes it enta…
Beyond the Veil of Homogeneity: Addressing the Variability of Women’s Health and Policy Gaps in the Middle East Open
Women’s health in the Middle East is often framed through a homogenous lens that overlooks deep variability shaped by economic status, migration, legal systems, and sociopolitical contexts. While the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Develop…
An Exploration of the Physical and Mental Health Impact among a Diverse Population in the United Kingdom Experiencing Perimenopause and Menopause (MARIE UK-WP2a) Open
Background Menopause is associated with diverse physical and mental symptoms, yet variation across menopausal stages and modes of onset remains poorly characterised in United Kingdom (UK) based populations. This study aimed to evaluate sym…
The Delanerolle and Phiri Theory: The basis to the <em>Novel </em>Culturally Informed ELEMI Qualitative Framework for Women's Health Research Open
Complex women’s health conditions extend beyond biological transitions, encompassing physiological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions that make their understanding and management inherently multifaceted. Midlife women’s health, p…