Office of Women's Health, Food and Drug Administration: future directions for women's health.

The Office of Women's Health serves as an advocate for women's health throughout the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Through and policies, the Office supports research in gender-related issues in the regulation and use of drugs, devices, biologics, and foods; initiates outreach and disseminates health information to women; provides leadership in increasing the number of women and appropriate data analysis in all phases of clinical trials; and promotes women's health in FDA actions. This article summarizes current activities and future directions in women's health at the FDA.