Women Are Being Left Behind by Medical Research… Here's Why | Dr Helen O'Neill

In this episode of The House of Hormones, we're joined by Dr Helen O'Neill, reproductive scientist, women's health advocate, and founder of Hertility, to discuss the major gaps in women's health research and why so many women still struggle to access the information and care they need.Helen shares the story behind Hertility and what inspired her to create a platform focused on helping women better understand their reproductive and hormonal health. We explore the huge blind spots that still exist in women's health research and why so much medical research has historically focused on limited groups of people, leaving women without the evidence and data they deserve.We also discuss Hertility's collaborations with Sweaty Betty and the importance of finding new ways to reach and educate more women about their health.The conversation looks at cervical screening and the importance of regular smear tests, as well as the growing problem of health information being lost, misunderstood, or replaced by misinformation. We discuss why false information can spread so easily and why many people struggle to know what—or who—to believe when it comes to their health.Finally, we explore the conversation around HRT, women's hormones, and the importance of making sure women have access to accurate, evidence-based information so they can make informed decisions about their own bodies.00:00 Intro01:00 Who is Dr Helen O'Neill?02:00 When did Helen start Hertility?04:00 The blind spots in women's health research09:00 Why so much research focuses on limited groups of people13:00 The message behind Hertility17:00 Collaborating with Sweaty Betty to reach more women27:00 Why regular cervical screening matters35:00 How health information gets lost and misinformation spreads40:00 The conversation around HRTIf you're interested in women's health, reproductive health, fertility, hormones, HRT, cervical screening, medical research, and the future of healthcare, this episode offers an important conversation about why women deserve better information, better research, and better access to care.Topics Covered