Women's health is one of FAS's prioritized research areas. Here are presentations of some of the research that FAS supports.
(Illustration: Tove Hennix)
Maternal mortality in immigrant women
In Sweden it is very rare for women to die in conjunction with childbirth. However, if you look at country of origin, European studies show that women from sub-Saharan Africa are at increased risk. Is this related to the women’s inherent problems or to deficiencies in care? More
Women’s attitude to cancer prevention measures and new vaccines
Young women find it hard to realise their personal risk of developing cervical cancer. They feel well and therefore often do not bother to go for preventative testing. More
Lifestyle projects can influence stress and health
Researchers know a lot about the connection between stress and health, also with respect to women. But how far do lifestyle factors really influence the perception of stress and thereby an increased risk of cardiovascular disease? More
Future cure for infertility
Between four and twelve percent of all women suffer from ovarian cysts, i.e. polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The condition is caused by a hormonal disturbance and often leads to involuntary infertility. More
Gentler methods for abortion and treatment of infertility
Reproductive health involves both safe abortion methods and effective help against infertility. These problems affect many women and research on the fallopian tubes, the endometrium and interaction with the embryo is therefore important. More
Hormones can influence mental ill health
What is the link between mental ill health in women and the fact that they are women? While this question may have several explanatory factors, here the research focuses on the link with reproduction, i.e. the influence of female sex hormones. More
The body’s own defences in urinary tract infection
Many women suffer from urinary tract infections. How can nitric oxide gas provide relief in this condition? More
Women’s health in later years
What is women’s health like in later years? Do they have more frequent contact with their medical care centre or dentist than men of a similar age? Do they consume more medications and home service hours? More
Mental ill health and unemployment among immigrant women
There is a clear connection between mental ill health in immigrant women and high unemployment. But which is the chicken and which the egg? Is it harder for the women to find jobs because of depression or is it unemployment as such that increases the risk of mental ill health? More
Women, health and intoxicants
The use of alcohol and drugs has become an ever-increasing problem among women. Yet there is still a lack of fundamental studies dealing especially with consumption patterns in women and what the consequences are for their health. More
Living conditions for women with breast cancer
What are living conditions like for women who have been treated for breast cancer? Is the healthcare system working, what quality of life do the patients experience afterwards, and are they able to return to their previous jobs? More
Women more often affected by work-related exhaustion syndrome
Women are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of prolonged stress. This applies not least to burnout caused by conditions at work. More
New database for primary care research
Are women and men received and treated differently when they seek help from the primary care system? A new major database will make it possible to study such questions. More
Neuroscientific explanations for women’s anxiety
A group of researchers are looking for neuroscientific explanations for why women suffer from anxiety more often than men. More
Genes and lifestyle influence osteoporosis differently at different stages of life
Osteoporosis primarily affects older women, but why is this the case? What genes and lifestyle factors influence bone quality throughout a woman’s life? More
Mental ill health and neck pain
A large proportion of Swedish women suffer from neck pain and mental ill health. Why is this, and is there a connection between the two problems? More
What has equality in the home meant for the health of women and men?
The more equality at home, the better the health of both women and men. More