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Heini Suominen

PhD student in Economics. My research focuses on trade policy, inequality and development economics, but I am enthusiastic about learning new things in almost any field! In my free time I enjoy hiking and spending time in the nature, reading fiction and volunteering with scouts. If you have an hour, ask me about my dog.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sides of Oestrogen

Legal and pharmaceutical developments have hugely enhanced women’s reproductive freedom, but concerns persist about the health risks and limitations of typical oestrogen-based contraceptives. From blood clotting to persistent STD transmission, read on to discover what aspects of birth control still need improvement.

The Invisible Patient: Women’s Health in Medicine & Research

Medical research and practice have historically focused on male physiology, leading to significant gaps in understanding the female body and the potential sex-specific differences in disease presentation and response to treatments. It is important to address and rectify the resulting biases in disease diagnostics and management, and “sex-sensitive medicine” provides a pioneering framework to do so.