Just Something About Her on Women's Health

The video discusses the historical exclusion of women from clinical trials by the FDA from 1977 to 1993. This exclusion was based on the belief that men's and women's bodies were similar, and concerns about potential harm to women's reproductive health. This led to a significant gap in medical knowledge about women's health. The video encourages viewers to explore more on the topic through additional resources.

What major change in medical research is highlighted in the introduction?

• Inclusion of more diverse age groups

• Shift towards digital health records

• Focus on mental health research

• Exclusion of women from clinical trials

Why did the FDA exclude women of childbearing potential from clinical trials between 1977 and 1993?

• Lack of female researchers

• Belief that male and female bodies were similar

• Concerns about the cost of trials

• Focus on pediatric health

What was one of the concerns about including women in clinical trials?

• Potential harm to reproductive health

• Increased trial duration

• Higher dropout rates

• Complexity in data analysis

What was a significant consequence of excluding women from clinical trials?

• Increased trial costs

• Lack of data on women's health

• Faster approval of drugs

• More male participants

Where can viewers find more information about the topic discussed?

• In a medical journal

• On the Recount streaming service

• In a textbook

• At a local library