Pain, Policy & the Future of Women’s Health

Good Afternoon!

Greetings from NYC. The General Assembly is in session at the UN, and it is exciting to see so many side events! I’m attending two today.

And for those celebrating, Shanah Tovah!

In This Week’s Issue: Pain, Policy & What’s Next
From chronic pain to menopause policy deadlines—and a sneak peek at next week’s deep dive on AI in healthcare—here’s what you need to know:

💓 Why chronic pain awareness matters more than ever
⏳ Tomorrow’s FDA menopause comment deadline
📬 This month’s can’t-miss roundup

🤖 Next week’s NEW episode: AI & women’s health

AI is everywhere in healthcare—but women’s health requires a different lens. My conversation with Dr. Nikita Patel unpacks the risks, the opportunities, and what patients and clinicians need to know before trusting “AI-powered” solutions.

Let’s get into it.

HEALTH TOPIC OF THE WEEK

🙌🏼 Honoring Chronic Pain Awareness Month

Pain is one of the most common reasons women seek care—and one of the most misunderstood. From endometriosis to hypermobility to painful IUD insertions, too many are told “it’s just in your head.”

This month, I pulled together the Top 7 Fempower Health podcast episodes on pain—featuring leading experts who share what’s really going on in women’s bodies and what solutions are out there.

👉 Read the roundup and share it with someone who might need to hear they’re not alone.

MENOPAUSE

⏰ Deadline Alert: Take Action on Menopause

This Wednesday - September 24 - is the last day to submit public comments on the FDA’s recent menopause hearing. These decisions will shape the future of hormone therapy and women’s health access for years to come.

🎥 I shared a quick YouTube Short breaking down what’s at stake and why your voice matters.

👀 Watch the YouTube short
👉 Submit your public comment

Related: Miss the FDA Hearing and don’t have 2 hours to watch the whole thing? Check out my take on the FDA hearing.

ROUNDUP

What Caught My Eye

💊 Join the MOSAIC Study on Menstrual Migraines
If menstrual migraines are cramping your style, your experience matters. By joining this clinical trial, you can help advance understanding of menstrual migraine and support future treatments.
👉 Learn more & enroll

⚖️ Should Women Pay Less Tax?
Ashley James dives into a viral debate about fairness, equality, and the complexity of systemic solutions. Worth the watch.
👉 Watch the reel

💭 Anxiety, Love, and Everyday Life
In this Jillian on Love episode, the focus is on relationships—but the strategies for navigating anxiety apply far more broadly.
👉 Listen here

🧬 Denmark’s Bold Move Against Deepfakes
Denmark is pioneering AI regulation with a law that treats your face, voice, and likeness as intellectual property. A landmark step for protecting identity in the digital age.
👉 Read the article

🎙️ Making Big Life Decisions
Plan, pivot, or improvise? TED Radio Hour explores how others navigated life’s toughest choices—featuring Reggie Watts, Sonia Vallabh, and Kristine McDivitt Tompkins.
👉 Listen here

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