Women who ovulate for longer over their lifetimes have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, suggesting that suppressing ovulation can lower this risk. A… Read more
Category: Magee-Womens Research Institute
UPMC Magee-Led Trial Provides Reassuring Results to Women with Prolapse
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently featured a study led by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital physician-scientists that provides reassuring results to women experiencing pelvic organ… Read more
New Insights About ‘Bad News’ Breast Cancer Mutation Point to Treatment Opportunities
A mutated gene found in more than 20% to 30% of breast cancer recurrences may help tumors become more aggressive and promote metastasis, according to… Read more
Weight Gain Years Before Pregnancy Linked to Excess Gain During Pregnancy, Pitt Study Finds
Pregnancy weight gain above recommendations is linked with bad health outcomes for both mom and baby. A new study found that packing on pounds in… Read more
At-Home Monitoring Program for Women Receives Federal ‘Hypertension Innovator’ Award
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Office on Women’s Health has recognized UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and… Read more