FDA Advocacy

COVID-19 and Experimental Drugs: Health Information

By NWHN Staff | Apr 9, 2020 | Comments Off on COVID-19 and Experimental Drugs: Health Information

As the United States nears the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is natural to hope for treatments that can save lives. But when experimental drugs are promoted by a president who has consistently eschewed and misrepresented science, consumers and patients have to exercise caution.

Permanently Lift Restrictions on the Abortion Pill!

By NWHN Staff | Mar 31, 2020 | Comments Off on Permanently Lift Restrictions on the Abortion Pill!

We’re calling on the FDA to let pregnant people receive the abortion pill through the mail so that they can get the pill where they take the pill — at home!

FDA Meeting – Testing Methods for Asbestos in Talc and Cosmetic Products Containing Talc

By M. Isabelle Chaudry | Feb 4, 2020 | Comments Off on FDA Meeting – Testing Methods for Asbestos in Talc and Cosmetic Products Containing Talc

U.S. Food & Drug Administration Public Meeting on Testing Methods for Asbestos in Talc and Cosmetic Products Containing Talc

The NWHN’s Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn to FDA Commissioner

By Cindy Pearson | Nov 1, 2019 | Comments Off on The NWHN’s Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn to FDA Commissioner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org

FDA Meeting – Agile Transdermal Contraceptive Patch AG200-15

By Sarah Christopherson | Oct 30, 2019 | Comments Off on FDA Meeting – Agile Transdermal Contraceptive Patch AG200-15

Testimony Delivered at the Meeting of the FDA Bone, Reproductive and Urologic Drugs Advisory Committee

FDA Comments- Makena

By Cindy Pearson | Oct 29, 2019 | Comments Off on FDA Comments- Makena

[FDA-2019-N-4203] To Whom It May Concern: The National Women’s Health Network (NWHN) is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to improve the health of all women. We are supported by our members and by choice, we do not accept financial…

Why Is the FDA Calling for the Removal of Certain Breast Implant Models From the Market?

By NWHN Staff | Aug 6, 2019 | Comments Off on Why Is the FDA Calling for the Removal of Certain Breast Implant Models From the Market?

The National Women’s Health Network (The NWHN) believes that more needs to be done to protect people against unnecessary harm caused by silicone gel-filled breast implants. Implants have been on the market for more than 30 years, and during that time they’ve been used by millions of people. 

Consumer Health Info: Vyleesi

By NWHN Staff | Jul 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Consumer Health Info: Vyleesi

Bremelanotide (brand name: Vyleesi) is a drug approved by the FDA to treat a lack of sexual desire (hypoactive sexual desire disorder) in premenopausal women.

The NWHN’s Statement on the FDA’s Approval of Vyleesi

By Cindy Pearson | Jun 21, 2019 | Comments Off on The NWHN’s Statement on the FDA’s Approval of Vyleesi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Evita Almassi, ealmassi@nwhn.org or 425-749-1886

Women’s health groups to Congress: We need strong cosmetics standards

By NWHN Staff | Jun 20, 2019 | Comments Off on Women’s health groups to Congress: We need strong cosmetics standards

The NWHN and 42 organizations sent a letter today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee applauding their work on a bipartisan discussion draft to address cosmetics safety.