Topics: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Richard Legro, right, is photographed in a laboratory where a technician, left, works behind him.

OB/GYN chair Legro elected to National Academy of Medicine

Oct 21, 2019

Dr. Richard S. Legro, University Chair and professor of obstetrics and gynecology and professor of public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

Lisa Domaradzki, a Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellow, gives an oral presentation at Resident and Fellow Research Day 2019 at Penn State College of Medicine.

2019 Resident/Fellow Research Day showcases trainee discoveries

Sep 17, 2019

The 10th annual Resident/Fellow Research Day held Aug. 28, 2019, was an opportunity for graduate medical education trainees from Penn State Health to share their research work.

Overhead view of a woman with long hair laying on her right side, body slightly curled up, on a love seat. Her left hand is on her abdomen, her right hand is on her head, in apparent pain.

The Medical Minute: Talking with your provider about endometriosis

Sep 4, 2019

What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.

Princess Young smiles as she listens to Dr. Gerald Harkins during an endometriosis preoperative appointment. She has long hair and is wearing a sweater, top and casual pants. He is seen from behind. He has white hair and is wearing glasses and a lab coat.

Answers at last: New Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain brings endometriosis into focus

Sep 3, 2019

The Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain enhances care for women with endometriosis by providing a virtual home where women can access the latest research and treatment options, educational resources and specialty services for co-existing conditions.

Images of the faces of six recipients of research grants in June are arranged next to an image of a statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion.

College of Medicine researchers awarded $1.9 million for new projects

Jul 29, 2019

Penn State College of Medicine researchers received 75 grants in June totaling nearly $2 million.

Dr. Richard Legro, right, is photographed in a laboratory where a technician, left, works behind him.

Legro delivers inaugural lecture on gender in clinical trials

Jun 12, 2019

Richard S. Legro, MD, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn State College of Medicine, and co-director, Hub Resource Capacity Core, Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute, presented his inaugural lecture, "Clinical Trials in Women and Their Tribulations," on June 11, 2019, in the College's Junker Auditorium.

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Ovarian Cancer Symposium focuses on translation of research into new therapies

May 9, 2019

The Penn State Gynecologic Malignancies Group hosted its second Ovarian Cancer Symposium on World Ovarian Cancer Day, May 8, 2019.

A close-up of an IUD, being held in the palm of a hand.

Women choose more effective contraception when cost not an issue

Mar 14, 2018

When cost isn't an issue, women will choose more effective, long-term methods of contraception, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

A graphical depiction of a needle being inserted into a cell.

Both fresh and frozen embryos offer similar chance of baby after IVF

Jan 10, 2018

For women using in vitro fertilization to have a child, using either fresh and frozen embryos have similar success rates for most women, according to an international team of researchers.

Ask Us Anything About... Infertility

Ask Us Anything About… Infertility

Dec 12, 2017

People who have trouble conceiving a child are far from alone. It's estimated that up to 15 percent of couples report difficulty getting or staying pregnant. Learn more about the causes and treatment options.

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