Dr. Woods, since the 1970's, has researched issues relating to women's health. Her research has shed light on menstrual cycle symptoms and has given new insight into the role personal factors play in understanding menstrual symptoms. Dr. Woods also improved the understanding of the transition to menopause. Her research is credited with having "led the development of women's health as a field of study in nursing science." Woods currently teaches Women's Health Physiology, Research Design for Studying Therapeutics, and Women's Health Issues.