News Article

Woman’s health is often overlooked when it comes to both research and clinical practice. At the recent XXplore Women’s Health event with NG Bio at The Tallow Chandlers Company, Teresa Pla Prats, Associate at Candesic heard some disappointing facts and figures, including:

– It can take up to 10 years to diagnose endometriosis.
– Many women still feel unheard in healthcare settings.
– Data gaps persist — it was only in 1993 that the National Institutes of Health in the US mandated the routine inclusion of women in clinical trials.
– “Women’s health” includes conditions that affect women-only or women-mainly — and deserves dedicated focus.
– Empowering women to manage their own health must be a top priority.

The message is clear: we need to shift from awareness to action. That means better data, earlier diagnoses, and systems designed to truly listen to and serve women.

Let’s keep pushing for change.