In this podcast, Dr. Milligan makes the case for studying drugs in pregnant and lactating women on an ongoing basis to understand long-term efficacy and safety, as well as effects of concomitant medications on these women. Sandy believes that the entire ecosystem--regulators, policymakers, governments, physicians, healthcare systems, and industry, need to have a conversation around improving the under-met and unmet needs of women, which includes understanding the unique experiences of women with conditions such as pre-term labor, menopause or endometriosis.
Including Women of Childbearing Age in Clinical Research
March 26th 2024In recognition of International Women's Month, we're featuring this recent talk between Associate Editor Miranda Schmalfuhs and Marie Teil, Global Head of UCB’s Women of Childbearing Age Program. They speak about the specific challenges women with chronic illnesses face when accessing appropriate treatment and participating in clinical trials, UCB's Women of Childbearing Age Program and it’s most successful strategies, and much more.