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CU's Jessica Pettigrew shares how breast and nipple prosthetics can help improve body image and self-esteem for women who have undergone mastectomies. Learn what to consider when deciding to use breast prosthetics and how to discuss this option with your healthcare team.

University of Colorado OB-GYN's Dr. Lauren Harrington raises awareness about PMDD, a severe form of PMS that affects up to 5% of women.

CU's Kimberly Larson-Ohlsen discusses the benefits of vitamin E for improving vaginal health and providing relief from dryness.

Combined oral contraceptive pills that contain both estrogen and progestin can be used as emergency contraception The Yuzpe method of emergency contraception, which consists of taking a combination of regular estrogen/progestin birth control pills, has grown in popularity and works by delaying or preventing ovulation. This regimen is most effective when taken within 72 hours … Continued

You know you can trust a doctor recommended by other physicians. Meet Dr. Nannette Santoro a 5280 Top Doctor in Denver.

University of Colorado OB-GYN's Jessica Pettigrew discuss the mental and physical impact of sexual side effects from breast cancer.

Advocating for yourself during labor can be difficult, Pettigrew, with the OB-GYN department at the University of Colorado, offers advice.

University of Colorado OB-GYN's Dr. Diane Christopher discusses self-monitoring blood pressure in pregnancy study results.

Exercise can help relieve symptoms of perimonopause, promote health and bring women in the same phase of life together for support.

Decreases in sexual desire is common in menopausal women, but there are ways to get your mojo back says CU's Jessica Pettigrew in this interview with Giddy.

Perimenopause symptoms like irregular periods, vaginal dryness, mood changes, weight fluctuations, thinning hair and hot flashes cause discomfort but can be self treated.

Dr. Eliza Buyers allays fears and discusses what happens if you take hormonal contraception while pregnant in this Giddy article.

Staying fit is important at any age, and CU OB-GYN's Ashley Plummer discussed how workout apps can keep women healthy & fit.

Dr. Meggan Zsemlye of UC OB-GYN shares with Giddy when an OB-GYN is needed instead of a midwife during pregnancy.

Dr. Nanette Santoro shares with Giddy how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help relieve menopause symptoms

Giddy interviews CU OB-GYN's Dr. Santoro on menstrual clots, what's normal and when to seek a doctor's advice.

Dr. Kimberly Larson-Ohlsen talks to Giddy about a shift toward celebrating menopause instead of stigmatizing it by educating women.

For National Infertility Awareness Week, Dr. Leslie Appiah talks with Fox 31 Denver about who is affected & the promise of treatments.

Hysterectomies are more prevalent among female veterans, and Dr. Santoro shares information about the connection to sexual trauma.

When does menopause end? Dr. Santoro says technically, never – but "postmenopausal zest" is the end of bothersome symptoms.

Dr. Santoro says the term estrogen dominance, an imbalance of estrogen relative to progesterone in women, is often misapplied.

University of Colorado OB-GYN's Dr. Nanette Santoro shares essential calcium tips, dietary cautions & other bone health advice with Giddy.

Dr. Santoro speaks to Giddy about the uses and implications of the DUTCH hormone test and why it may not be helpful to all patients.

Dr. Larson-Ohlsen talks to Giddy about the use of skullcap as a holistic treatment for PMS symptoms and postpartum depression.

Dr. Santoro explains that both mother and baby influence the likelihood of perineum tearing, an injury sustained during vaginal childbirth.

Dr. Nanette Santoro shares her thoughts with CBS4 on a COVID vaccine and pregnancy study showing it did not affect fertility.

She tells Everyday Health the Galveston diet is a hunch-based marketing tool that shows no proven benefits for menopausal women.

Dr. Patricia Huguelet tells Medscape that good teen reproductive health care involves when to transition from pediatric to gynecologic care.

Dr. Nanette Santoro discusses menopausal hair loss causes and treatment options available to women for hair regrowth.

Getting pregnant with PCOS is possible, but there are risks of hypertensive disorders   Dr. Nanette Santoro shares her expertise on pregnancy and PCOS. She explains that women with PCOS are able to conceive, but they may be more likely to develop high blood pressure that could lead to preeclampsia. She also shares her input … Continued

Jessica Pettigrew explains how chiropractic care can be beneficial to a pregnant mother and even help during labor & delivery.

In a comprehensive Prevention article, our menopause expert Dr. Nanette Santoro gave women advice on managing menopause effects.

Dr. Nanette Santoro talks about women experiencing early menopause or premature menopause and the difference between the two.

Dr. Ritchie Delara, an expert on gynecologic and endometriosis surgery, shared her insights with Health Central for its overview on endometriosis.

Perimenopause signs can be unexpected & shocking for many women. Dr. Santoro explains these & possible treatments to The New York Times.

Dr. Santoro identifies "the core four" perimenopause symptoms in a New York Times article on the mysteries of this pre-menopause condition.

She tells Everyday Health menopause weight gain and sleep loss are common, offering tips on managing the effects.

Dr. Meggan Zsemlye weighs in on a study that found Colorado women with hypertension during pregnancy could develop cognitive issues as they age.

UK press reports on Dr. Nanette Santoro’s “holy grail” of menopause research showing that a blood test can predict menopause’s start by hormone analysis.

In light of a bill making its way through the CO legislature, CU's Dr. Leslie Coker Appiah discusses the positive impacts of insurance coverage for individuals who experience infertility due to cancer and cancer treatments.

Dr. Nanette Santoro weighs in on a U.S. study that suggests women who have babies and breastfeed may be less likely to go through menopause early than those who don’t have children or nurse their infants.

Menopausal hormone therapy can be controversial, but it still holds true to provide the most relief for women going through menopause.

A study on bioidentical hormones shows reason for renewed concern in relation to the new formula : pelleted hormone therapy.

Dr. Santoro shares with Everyday Health her promising results on fezolinetant, a new medication for women with moderate to severe symptoms of menopause.

Yahoo Lifestyle and Prevention Magazine share Dr. Santoro's thoughts on doctors tendency to diagnosis middle-aged women with perimenopause.

Dr. Santoro shares with MedPage Today her opinion on intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in cases without male infertility. She agrees with the research that ICSI holds no advantages over IVF when male factor infertility does not present.

Recent survey: Dr. Maryam Guiahi found that 1 in 5 Catholic hospitals do not clearly state their religious affiliation online; fewer list care limitations.

Not all emergency contraceptives are created equal, explains Dr. Lazorwitz, after Hulu's "Shrill" highlights body weight's affect on the morning after pill.

Birth control failure isn't always due to improper use, finds a study by Dr. Aaron Lazorwitz that points to genetic variants that could be to blame.

Cited by Romper, Dr. Markese says the key to managing metabolism changes during & after pregnancy is in a balanced diet rich in lean proteins & vegetables.

Dr. Santoro tells U.S. News & Word Report new hormone testing & FDA-approved treatments now make menopause more predictable & menopause management easier.

Dr. Teal's commentary on maternal age, how long to wait between pregnancies and health risks was recently published by JAMA and cited by INSIDER magazine.

In response to new HPV vaccine age recommendations, Dr. Santoro of CU OB-GYN in Denver says HPV prevention is an investment in an adult’s future health.

Nanette Santoro discusses the U.S.'s failure to adopt HPV vaccine use due to misconceptions and fear, thus failing to reduce cervical cancer rates.

CU Advanced Reproductive Medicine’s Dr. Santoro named to prestigious international society Dr. Nanette Santoro was one of 85 scholars and clinicians elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine (NAM) by the society’s current members. NAM recognizes individuals that have made significant contributions to the advancement of medical science, healthcare and public health. According to … Continued

Dr. Nannette Santoro, of the University of Colorado OBGYN division, spoke to Shape Magazine and Health and Fitness Cheat Sheet about the signs of hormone imbalance, including bloating,

Dr. Santoro says added resources are needed if inducing labor at 39 weeks occurs more frequently, addressing a study indicating it doesn’t increase C-sections.

In 2018, Denver area doctors selected Dr. Chesney Thompson and Dr. Nanette Santoro of University of Colorado OB-GYN to be 5280 Magazine's Top Doctors.

Dr. Santoro of the University of Colorado OB-GYN has been named among the top docs in Denver by 5280 Magazine.

Aging is not only about wrinkles. Dr. Santoro shares with Self magazine the role of hormone changes in thinning hairs and eyebrows as women age.

After a five-year study, research by Dr. Stephanie Teal of University of Colorado OB-GYN & Family Planning finds that Liletta IUDs are both safe and effective. See how her research determined the IUD resulted in less than a 1 percent pregnancy rate.

Dr. Nanette Santoro of University of Colorado OB-GYN discusses the connection between hormone fluctuations in women and migraines. See how her research shows a link between women with migraines and heart attacks & strokes.

CU's Dr. Nanette Santoro is quoted among a handful of medical professionals hesitant to draw conclusions from a study that finds pregnancy shortens telomeres and accelerates aging in women.

Dr. Santoro spoke with Glamour about fertility testing services being marketed to women as a surefire indicator of reproductive potential.

Denver doctor tells Healio FDA-approved hormone therapy is still the best way to treat menopause symptoms, & encourages women to speak with their doctor.

An editorial published in the esteemed Journal of the American Medical Association by CU's Dr. Nannette Santoro comments on a new study that suggests that diminished ovarian reserve has no bearing on infertility in women.

CU's Dr. Nannette Santoro was quoted in a recent Forbes article that discusses the the new CDC director's support of a controversial menopause treatment method.

Twenty years ago it was bone cancer, not kids or male infertility, on Jason’s mind. Today, thanks to fertility preservation and IVF treatment at Advanced Reproductive Medicine, he's a proud dad.

Dr. Nannette Santoro spoke to WHTC Real News Now about the age-related risks that mothers who give birth after age 35 are faced with.

Dr. Nannette Santoro of the University of Colorado OB-GYN division spoke to healthline.com about the HPV vaccine and why all parents should have their child vaccinated: the rewards far outweigh any risks.

With the growing concern of Zika-related birth defects, many hopeful parents have been urged to hold off on conception. Dr. Nanette Santoro encourages parents to consider the potential effects of contracting the Zika virus during pregnancy.

Dr. Santoro of CU Advanced Reproductive Medicine addressed vaginal estrogen for breast cancer symptoms in a panel discussion published on Medpage Today.

More U.S. women are taking unregulated hormones that are compounded and often marketed as "bioidentical" hormones to reduce hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. Dr. Santoro generally recommends against using compounded hormones.

Dr. Santoro answers NPR's Morning Edition listener questions about common women's health issues like menopause, weight gain & joint health.

Dr. Santoro discusses in a new study that women who get hot flashes at a younger age may likely experience a longer menopause while women who begin menopause later in life will have shorter periods of difficulty menopause symptoms.

The Endocrine Society recently announced its 2016 Laureate Award recipients and Dr. Santoro was honored with the prestigious Outstanding Mentor Award. This annual award recognizes physicians who demonstrate a career committed to mentoring and a provide positive impact on mentees' education & career.

Dr. Stephanie Teal discussed recent Colorado legislation coupled with private grants positioning the state as a leader in teenage pregnancy prevention through the use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCS). Last April, the Colorado legislature voted against continued allocation funding for the program.

IUDs are making a comeback as the preferred method of birth control, and Dr. Stephanie Teal touts the benefits of the hormone-free, copper-releasing IUD that can last for up to 10 years.

Fusion recently reported on the increasing use of marijuana to ease period symptoms and PMS. However, conducting any research on the effects of cannabis on the body has been tricky, says Dr. Nanette Santoro.

Congratulations to Nanette Santoro, MD, recipient of the Journal of Women's Health Award for Outstanding Achievement in Women's Health Research at the Awards Gala at Women's Health 2015 in Washington, DC. Dr. Santoro is Professor and E. Stewart Taylor Chair in the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Dr. Jaime Arruda weighs in on a discussion of hysterectomy alternatives in the U.S. News & World Report.

Dr. Stephanie Teal discusses the rising interest & popularity of the intrauterine device – one of the most effective Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives and a once-controversial contraception.

Family Planning is working on an NIH study into a new form of birth control pill that should be particularly beneficial for heavier women, whose weight can counteract the effectiveness of contraceptive pills and also cause more side effects.

“Young women weren’t the original market for IUDs, but we are trying to turn the paradigm on its head," said Dr. Teal. "Instead of having to do something every single day to stay non-pregnant, let’s just do one thing and make non-pregnant the default state. Young women’s lives are very complex. And trying to take a pill at the same time every day—forget about it."

"This research will test the first completely new molecule to be used in daily contraception since the hormones progesterone and estrogen," says Dr. Stephanie Teal. "It has the potential to be a major advancement, the introduction of a new first line contraceptive.”

Dr. Stephen Scott's CAMP program and Dr. Stephanie Teal's work in family planning aimed at young women have helped reduce the Colorado teenage pregnancy rate and improved the lives of thousands of young women.

A Durango woman's death implicates the NuvaRing IUD, which Dr. Teal addressed during an in-depth interview on Colorado Public Radio that also dealt with birth control safety in general.

Dr. Stephanie Teal discusses the positive impact of birth control in lowering teen pregnancy rates and preventing unwanted teen pregnancies. The radio interview aired on Sept. 6, 2013.

Colorado has had success getting long-term, effective birth control to teenagers after they give birth, according to the CDC. "It's exciting to see it paying off," said Dr. Stephanie Teal, a CU School of Medicine ob-gyn.

“Unfortunately, there are more and more drug resistance in gonorrhea and so fewer of our currently available antibiotics are able to reliably eradicate it,” says Dr. Stephanie Teal of CU OB-GYN & Family Planning.

Many healthcare websites provide valuable information that can help prepare you for the next doctor's visit. But some serve up misinformation that just might land you in the hospital. Here's how to tell the difference.

With the coming of age of the baby boomers and the increasing number of maturing women, it is important to understand the differences between perimenopause and menopause.