Women's Health News
OHSU Study Shows It's Safe to Get IUD Right After Abortion, Miscarriage JUNE 2011
Research at Oregon Health & Science University found that women who delayed their insertion of an intrauterine birth control device, or IUD, after an abortion were more likely to become pregnant. Read more
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Study Reveals How High-Fat Diet During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Stillbirth JUNE 2011
New research shows eating high-fat diet during pregnancy decreases blood flow from the mother to the placenta, increasing the risk of still birth. Read more
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Oregon's newborns getting bigger JUNE 2011
Director of quality and safety for women and infants at OHSU, Dr. Jeanne-Marie Guise, and OHSU researcher, Dr. David Barker, discuss how a high-fat diet may be a contributing factor.
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2011 Circle of Giving Awards MAY 2011
Martha Goetsch, M.D., M.P.H., will receive $125,000 for her project entitled Therapy to Prevent Sexual Pain in Menopausal Survivors of Breast Cancer. The Cirlce of Giving program is supported philanthropically by a group of women who are passionate about advancing women’s health research at OHSU. Read more
Home Births on the Rise in the U.S. MAY 2011
Director of the OHSU Center for Women's Health, Aaron Caughey, M.D., Ph.D., talks to WebMD about the possible correlation between the recent increase in homebirths and the rising c-section rate.
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Group Prenatal Care Focuses on Success in Labor, Delivery – and Motherhood MAY 2011
Group prenatal care combines prenatal care with a discussion and support group of women who share similar due dates. Learn more
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Economy Pushes Birth Rate Down MAY 2011
Multnomah County records show a steep drop in births over the past three years. Aaron Caughey, chairman of the Oregon Health & Science University Department of Obstetrics, says he’s convinced the drop in the local birth rate is tied to the economy.
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Our Internal Medicine Program is Undergoing a Transition MAY 2011
A thriving internal medicine practice within the Center for Women's Health continues to be an integral part of our vision. Planning for an updated internal medicine program is currently underway. Read more
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OHSU's Nurse-Midwifery Graduate Program ranked #1 By U.S. News and World Report
For the second time in a row, the OHSU School of Nursing is recognized for national excellence and innovation in nurse-midwifery training. Learn about the OHSU Nurse-Midwives
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Research Collaboration Advances Fertility Protection During Cancer Treatment FEB 2011
As a result of research conducted at OHSU, Massachusetts General Hospital and Battelle, many women may be able to beat cancer and still maintain fertility. Read more
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Do Birth Control Pills Cause Weight Gain? New Research Says No JAN 2011
OHSU study debunks contraceptive weight-gain issue. Read more
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OHSU Research Yields New Treatments for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding JAN 2011
Two recently completed studies done at OHSU have led to new FDA-approved treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding. Read more
Winter 2011 Newsletter Released JAN 2011
Dr. Caughey's first 100 Days at OHSU
Progress report on Circle of Giving Awards
Update on the Campaign to Eradicate Cervical Cancer
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