Health and Reproductive Issues—Women's History Month

Women's History Month is observed every March in the United States. Learn about the history of Women's History Month, read biographies of famous women, try our quizzes and crosswords, find stats and facts about women, and more.

Featured Biography Pat Summitt Basketball Coach

Biographies of Notable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators and Scholars Fashion Designers and Models Literary Figures Media Figures Musicians and Dancers Reformers and Activists Saints and Sinners Scientists Women in U.S. Government World Leaders more categories »

Health and Reproductive Issues

• Contraceptive Use
• Global Abortion Rates
• Abortion Statistics
• Legal Abortions in Selected Countries
• The Abolition of Female Genital Mutilation
• Smoking Statistics, by Sex
• Heavy Alcohol Use, by Sex

Main Women's History Month page.