In the past, many medical studies routinely excluded women of childbearing age. What did that decision reduce

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Excluding women of childbearing age from medical studies reduces the generalizability of the study's findings to women in that age group, and possibly to women overall. It may also perpetuate gender bias in research and limit the ability to understand the unique health needs and experiences of women.

In the Past, Many Medical Studies Routinely Excluded Women of Childbearing