The Importance of Female Inclusion in Clinical Trials

The torments of the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed our medical system and steered the way to the unprecedented introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, which saved many lives. But the vaccine also gave rise to health issues in the female population. The clinical trials deliberately marginalized females, giving a biased result. This book is needed at this point of time because we can’t ignore female health anymore. We are in need of more extensive studies on gender-based diversification of the microbiome and its mechanisms. The book argues that the dosage and timing of vaccination during the menstrual cycle must be an important factor. The emphasis should be on overcoming the notion of ‘bikini medicine’ and on providing treatment to females as individuals who have standards that can’t be equated with the male system. The book will be of interest to researchers keen on exploring issues related to female physiology post drug treatment/vaccination.