
Parkinson's Disease
UNMET NEEDS
OF WOMEN
The unique needs of women with PD, from its effects on fertility, pregnancy, the menstrual cycle, and menopause to influences on work and family life balance, go overlooked.
Healthcare Needs of Women Are Going Unmet
The unique needs of women with PD, from its effects on fertility, pregnancy, the menstrual cycle, and menopause to influences on work and family life balance, have gone overlooked. Education. Advocacy. Research. Funding. NOW! Hit the back arrow to return to Shaky Nation.
World Parkinson's Program
Women are less likely to develop PD, however, due to biological, physiological and other differences, PD affects women very differently compared to men. The vast majority of currently available research utilized populations of men. Therefore, research, funding and advocacy is necessary. Hit the back arrow key to return to Shaky Nation.