Disparities in Women’s Health and Fertility-Disparities in Women’s Health and Fertility

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In this video, the speakers discuss disparities in reproductive medicine, with a focus on uterine fibroids, perinatal mental health, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). They highlight the higher prevalence of these conditions among certain racial and ethnic groups and the systemic biases and discrimination that contribute to these disparities. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding the social and structural factors that influence health outcomes and the need for equity and justice in research and healthcare.<br /><br />They discuss the need for improved screening practices and personalized approaches to identify and support individuals at risk for perinatal mental health issues. The use of epigenetic clocks as biomarkers for assessing the impact of prenatal stress and discrimination is also mentioned.<br /><br />The speakers address racial disparities in assisted reproduction, particularly in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg and sperm donation. They highlight the inequities experienced by black women, particularly in the Southeastern United States, and stress the importance of recognizing infertility as a disease and ensuring access to necessary medical treatments.<br /><br />The video suggests various solutions to address these disparities, including improving screening and treatment for reproductive conditions, educating healthcare providers and patients about infertility and treatment options, increasing diversity in the healthcare workforce, and advocating for improved insurance coverage for reproductive care.<br /><br />Overall, the video emphasizes the need to address and mitigate reproductive health disparities in order to provide equitable care for all individuals, regardless of their racial or ethnic background. No credits are mentioned for this video.

Keywords

disparities

reproductive medicine

uterine fibroids

perinatal mental health

PCOS

racial and ethnic groups

systemic biases

screening practices

epigenetic clocks

racial disparities

assisted reproduction

infertility

equitable care


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