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National Women's Health Week (NWHW)

From the FDA Office of Women's Health

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The title is “Learn more about your pelvic floor this National Women’s Health Week.” Three different images: a group of diverse cheerful women in fitness attire, a woman in a bridge pose (a type of pelvic floor exercise), and a senior blonde woman with a slight smile. The hashtag is #KnowYourPelvicFloor.

National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is an annual observance that begins on Mother’s Day. It is a time to empower women and girls of all ages to make their health a priority. Every year, the FDA Office of Women’s Health (OWH) selects a theme to inspire and equip women with the knowledge and tools to take charge of their well-being and live their healthiest lives. 

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National Women's Health Week 2025

This year, NWHW is May 11–17, 2025, and as part of FDA Office of Women’s Health’s Knowledge and News on Women's Health (KNOWH) outreach initiative, this year's NWHW theme is “Know Your Pelvic Floor.” 

Pelvic floor health is an important part of a woman’s overall well-being. Approximately 1 in 4 women will experience a pelvic floor disorder (PFD). FDA OWH encourages women to learn more about their pelvic floor —before issues arise—and use proactive steps to strengthen their pelvic floor. 

The pelvic floor plays an important role in bladder and bowel control, sexual function, and organ support. FDA OWH’s Knowledge and News on Women’s Health (KNOWH) blog post: What Women Need to Know About Their Pelvic Floor highlights the importance of learning more about the pelvic floor, including common pelvic floor disorders, risk factors, symptoms of different types of pelvic floor disorders, and tips on how to strengthen and maintain a strong and healthy pelvic floor. 

This NWHW, take time to Know Your Pelvic Floor. It’s never too early or too late to strengthen your pelvic floor. A strong, healthy pelvic floor provides the foundation for movement, stability, and comfort. 

Many women ignore symptoms of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) as “normal” or feel too embarrassed to talk about them—but they should not be ignored. 

Watch this video to learn more about PFDs—including risk factors and symptoms of different types of pelvic floor disorders, treatment options and proactive steps to take to strengthen and support the pelvic floor.

Health care providers and public health professionals

We’ve compiled digital and print resources for you to share valuable information with your friends, family, community, and patients. They are easily downloadable and shareable and can be personalized to fit your messaging needs.

DOWNLOAD - NWHW 2025 Social Media Partner Toolkit with resources for women and health care professionals, including sample social media messages and blog posts.

Department of Health and Human Services and FDA U.S. Food & Drug Administration logos. FDA Office of Women’s Health (OWH). Knowledge and News on Women’s Health (KNOWH). National Women’s Health Week: Partner Social Media Toolkit. Toolkit cover title: KNOWH Your Pelvic Floor. Spring 2025.

Throughout the week, you’ll get to Know Your Pelvic Floor by learning about different pelvic floor-related topics on FDA social media channels. Follow FDA OWH on X (Twitter)External Link Disclaimer and U.S. FDA on Facebook External Link Disclaimerand InstagramExternal Link Disclaimer to learn more about these topics. 

This National Women’s Health Week learn steps you can take for better health

To improve your overall physical and mental health:

Join us in recognizing NWHW by making your health needs a priority. We encourage you to visit and share our women’s health resources and social media postsExternal Link Disclaimer with your communities.

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