Jul 8, 2020
Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section (C-section) are less likely to conceive a second child than those who deliver vaginally, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Mar 12, 2020
Women's Health Research Day scheduled for April 16, 2020, has been canceled but will be rescheduled.
Feb 5, 2020
Danielle Symons Downs' pilot research project partnered with the Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania to study the effectiveness of using smartphones to help certain overweight women improve their health.
Dec 18, 2019
One in ten women suffer from endometriosis, a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (called the endometrium) is found outside the uterus, where it induces a chronic inflammatory reaction that may result in scar tissue. We learn more from Dr. Timothy Deimling.
Nov 19, 2019
Penn State Health physicians and Penn State College of Medicine researchers team up to combat ovarian cancer through research, treatment and fundraising, including taking part in Hershey’s inaugural Sandy Sprint Superhero Run/Walk.
Sep 26, 2019
Mammograms remain the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, potentially saving lives. So, why do some women receive a letter after a negative mammogram – meaning there’s no sign of cancer – asking them to consider additional tests?
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.
The Penn State Health St. Joseph Breidegam Family Birthing Center offers a family-centered environment in which mom, baby and support person are together in one room during the entire stay.
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.
Aug 13, 2019
Dr. Jessika Kissling of Penn State Health St. Joseph Women’s Services and Kirsten Benjamin, the organization's director, spoke about opioid addiction's effects on pregnant mothers and their babies.