British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH)

Interviews lesbian women throughout BC about their experiences with assisted conception, side effects of fertility drugs, grieving and sexual transmitted disease through donor insemination.

Reviews and analyzes new strategies for measuring women's health needs. Provides a portrayal of the different roles and responsibilities of men and women and its impact whether it is health-damaging or health-promoting.

Summarizes findings of a study that examined women's experiences of mental health concerns.

Reports on conference bringing together researchers interested in midwifery to encourage exchange of ideas and information.

Describes the importance of gender analysis in health and the negative consequences seen to have resulted from a lack of consideration for sex and gender differences in health research and studies, as well as in clinical practice. Method: The research team reviewed a vast international literature on gender, sex, health, women's health, development and medicine. In addition, the team interviewed thirty-two key informants across four countries who are specialists in aspects of health research. Conclusion: The clear development of a focus for women's health research within the evolving CIHR is needed to correct the uneveness of the evidence base, attract more researchers to the speciality and encourage a comprehensive set of variables to be included across the entire field of health research. Most importantly, it will provide better health outcomes for Canadian women and girls and their families.

Examines women's mental health concerns and looks at some of the debates taking place in the mental health reform process. Offers recommendations to meet women's needs and concerns.

Presents a 40-minute videotape that acts as a companion to the Daily Perimenopause Diary and features information on understanding personal experiences of perimenopause.