Women have many unique health concerns — menstrual cycles, pregnancy, birth control, menopause — and that's just the beginning. A number of health issues affect only women and others are more common in women. What's more, men and women may have the same condition, but different symptoms. Many , Women have many unique health concerns — menstrual cycles, pregnancy, birth control, menopause — and that's just the beginning. A number of health issues affect only women and others are more common in women. What's more, men and women may have the same condition, but different symptoms. Many , Women and girls are also facing new and emerging health challenges, as the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates existing inequalities and disrupts access to vital health and support services. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious plan of action for gender equality and women’s empowerment., Strengthening health systems to include safe, decent working conditions for the majority female health workforce including eliminating sexual harassment and violence.Investing in feminist movements, which have been instrumental in fostering progressive changes towards gender equality.Ensuring women’s and feminist leadership in governments , Every year, at least 40 million women are likely to experience a long-term health problem caused by childbirth, according to a new study published today in The Lancet Global Health. Part of a special Series on maternal health, the study shows a high burden of postnatal conditions that persist in the months or even years after giving birth. These include pain during sexual intercourse , Gender norms, roles and relations, and gender inequality and inequity, affect people’s health all around the world. This Q&A examines the links between gender and health, highlighting WHO’s ongoing work to address gender-related barriers to healthcare, advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity, and achieve health for all..