September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. On this episode of the Women’s Healthcast, Ryan Spencer, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Gynecologic Oncology, joins us to talk about endometrial … more
Black women have the highest rate of preterm birth in the United States, with approximately 13.8% of babies born preterm, according to the March of Dimes. Jasmine Zapata, MD joins the Women’s … more
The 12th Annual Black Women's Wellness Day will be held online over two days this year – September 18 and 19. Featured keynotes and panelists include Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, founder and president of … more
Preterm birth is fairly common, with one in eight women going into labor prior to 37 weeks of gestation, which qualifies as preterm.
On this episode of the Women’s Healthcast, Janine Rhoades, … more
After giving her keynote lecture “What’s My Impact?” at the UW-Madison Department of Ob-Gyn’s Resident Research Day in early 2020, Dr. Amy Young joined the Women’s Healthcast to talk about the … more
Hypertension, or chronic high blood pressure, affects nearly half of U.S. adults. On this episode of the Women’s Healthcast, maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Kara Hoppe and research manager … more
Our healthcare system mounted a rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, which included pausing or delaying some non-essential or elective care, ramping up telehealth or video visits, … more
Stress, anxiety, grief, peace, joy, fear - pick an emotion, and it's likely been part of your COVID-19 pandemic experience. On this episode of the Women's Healthcast, Julianne Zweifel, PhD, of the … more
For 50 episodes and more than two years, a wide variety of guest experts from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn and beyond have shared their expertise on the Women’s Healthcast. To celebrate 50 episodes, … more
While many elective medical procedures are being rescheduled in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, pregnancy care and labor cannot be postponed. This episode of the Women’s Healthcast provides … more
A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association-Internal Medicine found that many teen girls and young women may receive unnecessary pelvic exams and Pap tests.
On this … more
It’s estimated that 20 million women and 10 million men in the US will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives. During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, UW SMPH Department of … more
You’re invited to the inaugural Heartland Association for Gynecologic Oncology (HAGO) Meeting coming up September 10-12, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
HAGO is dedicated to providing relevant and … more
Infertility – the inability to get pregnant after one year of trying, or six months if you’re over age 35 – is very common. 10 percent of women younger than 35, and about 25 percent of women … more
Ectopic pregnancies – pregnancies that implant and start to grow outside the uterus – can be quite dangerous and often require swift treatment. So why are some legislators around the country … more
The Women’s Healthcast has covered birth control many times – how it works, what kinds of side effects are considered when new methods are developed, how technology can help improve access, or put … more
What were some of the biggest policies and issues that affected women’s health in 2019? What’s on the horizon for 2020? And how can we head into an important election year as informed voters? To … more
Imagine if getting a birth control prescription was as easy as picking up the phone and answering a few questions about your health. Mary Landry, MD, director of the University Health Services … more
About one in eight U.S. women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Laura Bozzuto, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn … more
Miscarriage is both fairly common (occurring in somewhere between 15 and 25% of pregnancies) and under-discussed. Since October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Kristen Sharp, MD, of … more
On October 3, 2019, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn hosted the Women’s Health & Health Equity Research Lecture and Symposium at the Health Sciences Learning Center – with 32 posters and a standing-room- … more
Lisa Barroilhet, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Gynecologic Oncology, presented a Healthy Women Community Talk on September 10 to a room full of community members interested in learning more … more
In 2019, National Midwifery Week is September 29-October 5. The UW Ob-Gyn department podcast (the Women’s Healthcast) celebrated in advance with an episode about midwifery care options!
Hannah … more
UW Ob-Gyn faculty and staff shared important research and updates at the 2019 Wisconsin Perinatal Quality Collaborative (WisPQC) annual summit in Milwaukee on September 17.
Cynthie Wautlet, MD, of … more
Just in time for the 2019 Sparkle of Hope gala, WISC-TV shared the story of a patient who worked with David Kushner, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Gynecologic Oncology to access a clinical trial … more
The UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology wants your input on topics for upcoming Healthy Women Community Talks and Women's Healthcast podcasts! Please take this brief, anonymous survey to let … more
Cervical cancer is the third most common gynecologic cancer in the United States, with nearly 13,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Since September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, Sumer … more
Opioid use during pregnancy is happening more and more across the country, which can lead to some complications for moms and babies.
On the latest Women’s Healthcast, UW Ob-Gyn Maternal-Fetal … more
We use smartphones for so many things throughout the day – they can be cameras, grocery lists, work stations, more. But…can they also be birth control?
Fertility tracking, or menstrual … more
The agenda for the 2019 Innovations in Women’s Health conference, which brings you the latest developments in the field of women's reproductive and general health, is now available!
Check out the … more
Physicians and surgeons go through many years of training to hone their skills. But have you ever wondered what that training looks like? How do surgeons learn these extremely technical, hands-on … more
Black Women's Wellness Day is an annual health summit that aims to inform, inspire, and empower women and girls of African descent to build and sustain healthy, wellness-centered lives.
The 11 … more
Did you know we have been the charity partner for the Madison Mini Marathon for 11 years, ever since the very earliest days of the race? This fantastic partnership has helped raise more than $140,00 … more
Diabetes can complicate pregnancy in some very important ways, including increased risk for high blood pressure and premature birth. And, pregnancy can complicate diabetes – whether it’s Type 1, … more
For many LGBT people, past discrimination or concerns about discrimination from medical professionals can deter them from seeking health care.
On this episode of the Women’s Healthcast, UW Ob- … more
Did you know we have been the charity partner for the Madison Mini Marathon for 11 years, ever since the very earliest days of the race? This fantastic partnership has helped raise more than $140,00 … more
Vitamin D has a lot of important jobs in the body, from promoting bone strength to supporting the immune system. And ongoing research suggests vitamin D may also play a big role in fertility and … more
On May 16, Laura Cooney, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, presented the Healthy Women Community Talk “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): The Myths and the … more
Cancer treatments can come with a variety of physical and emotional side effects. As awkward as it may be to talk about, that includes side effects that might change our ability to have or enjoy sex. … more
Most women - up to 75 percent, according to Julianne Zweifel, PhD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - will experience some mood changes in the first couple … more
On Sunday, April 28, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn sponsored the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance Survivor Brunch. Lisa Barroilhet, MD, Brittany Lees, MD, and Melanie Schmuhl, NP, of the UW Ob-Gyn … more
UW Ob-Gyn residents Ushma Patel, MD, PGY-1, Matthew Wagar, MD, PGY-1 and UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn Director Makeba Williams, MD visited Wisconsin legislators on May 1 as … more
The annual well woman visit is a great opportunity for patients to check in with healthcare providers about mental and physical health concerns and get crucial cancer screenings.
On this episode of … more
In early March, the UW Department of Ob-Gyn hosted the first-ever Wisconsin Contraceptive Care Summit, helping women’s health providers and advocates strengthen their contraceptive care skills … more
UW Ob-Gyn resident Lauren Verrilli, MD, PGY-4, appeared on the latest episode of the UW Ob-Gyn department podcast to discuss the mechanics of menstruation.
She discussed what happens in the body … more
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology invites you to attend the Women’s Health and Health Equity Research Lecture and Symposium on Thursday, October 3, 2019 … more
In a new feature story from UW Health, Eliza Bennett, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn discusses how she helps patients find the right kind of birth control for them. … more
Endometriosis affects around one 1 in 10 women, who can experience symptoms like pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, pain during sex, and much more.
In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, UW Ob-Gyn … more
On Friday, March 1, more than 150 healthcare providers, public health professionals, students and advocates came together at the Monona Terrace in Madison for the first-ever Wisconsin Contraceptive … more
Spring break season is nearly upon us, and a warm weather getaway sounds pretty amazing after this brutal winter. But traveling to tropical locations – and traveling in general – could present some … more
Cesarean deliveries, or C-sections, are among the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. In a two-part series on the Women's Healthcast, Ryan McDonald, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn … more
Medical innovations, from cold medicine to chemotherapy, happen with the help of clinical trials. But how do trials get started? Who pays for the research? And does who participates make a … more
What do we consider when helping patients find the right birth control – safety, efficacy, ease of use…what about effects on sex life? On the latest episode of the Women’s Healthcast, Jenny Higgins, … more
Pelvic floor disorders like incontinence and prolapse are actually quite common – according to Christine Heisler, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Advanced Pelvic Surgery, somewhere between one in … more
It's hard enough for adults to bring sexual and reproductive health questions to their healthcare providers. Can you imagine having those same concerns as a teenager? That's why doctors like Paula … more
Ahmed Al-Niaimi, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Gynecologic Oncology, shared tips for recovering from surgery faster on the UW Ob-Gyn podcast in August. You can listen to his episode here! And … more
In a two-episode series on the Women’s Healthcast, Eliza Bennett, MD, answered dozens of questions about birth control – from the basics of how hormonal contraceptives work, to how people … more