University of Colorado Medicine OB-GYN Expands Denver Presence With New Central Park Clinic
The new clinic will feature minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and in-office hysteroscopies along with other advanced women’s health services.
Press Releases
CU Menopause Specialist Exposes Bioidentical Hormone Risks
University of Colorado menopause expert, Nanette Santoro, MD, urges women not to fall prey to false claims of bioidentical hormone benefits and absence of risks, according to a scientific statement she coauthored for the Endocrine Society.
CU Expert’s Fertility Research on Unexplained Infertility Published in The New England Journal of Medicine
The Reproductive Medicine Network study highlights an important discovery in treatment of women’s infertility including the benefits of using the drug letrozole to stimulate ovulation and reduce multiple births, instead of other drugs currently used as standard therapy.
Five Thousand Adolescent Mothers Helped at CU's CAMP
CAMP's philosophy recognizes that adolescent pregnancies are not the same as older-age pregnancies. The traditional care model of a doctor acting as a gatekeeper and referring for other services as they recognize needs is not appropriate for adolescent mothers. CAMP looks for those problems from the start.
Inflammation Contributes to Infertility in Obese Women
Advanced Reproductive Medicine researchers discover a relationship between the chronic inflammation that accompanies obesity in women and their impaired fertility, raising the prospect of reversing the negative effects of obesity on fertility.
Breakthrough Birth Control Pills Being Tested in Denver
CU Family Planning is recruiting select participants for an NIH clinical trial testing a breakthrough form of birth control. "This research will test the first completely new molecule to be used in daily contraception since the hormones progesterone and estrogen. It has the potential to be a major advancement, the introduction of a new first line contraceptive," explains Dr. Stephanie Teal.
Flu Danger for Pregnant Colorado Women
A spike in hospitalizations for pregnant women this season highlights their special vulnerability to H1N1, with reluctance to vaccinate playing a role. CU OB-GYN physicians encourage all pregnant women to get the flu vaccine.
Morning After Pill Not Effective for Overweight Women
With the emergency contraction pill Plan B coming under scrutiny about its ineffectiveness for overweight women, Dr. Teal encourages women to use the more effective but lesser-known ulipristal acetate for emergency contraception.
Doctors Faulted for Underuse of HPV Vaccine That Prevents Cancers
New research shows that one dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine could work as well as the standard three doses; CU physician calls for greater promotion of the vaccine—starting with doctors.
Arruda & Thompson Named as Two of Denver’s Top OB-GYN Doctors
Drs. Chesney Thompson and Jaime Arruda of CU OB-GYN were both named as “Top Docs of 2013” in Denver by 5280 Magazine. This is Dr. Thompson's second time on the annual list and Dr. Arruda's first.
Five University of Colorado School of Medicine OB-GYN Physicians Open Practice
To offer their patients a more personal experience, five CU physicians have opened a private practice with two locations in Denver, forming a close-knit team that offers a superb range of expert care.
Painful Periods: Millions of Women Suffer Physical and Emotional Effects
Women suffering from reproductive diseases like endometriosis can experience painful emotional and physical effects of their periods. “People don’t realize how debilitating it can be for women suffering from endometriosis,” said Dr. Jaime Arruda. “There’s a stigma attached to painful periods or female problems.”
New Fetal Test Spares Pregnant Moms the Risks of Amniocentesis
Cell-free DNA blood-screening method offered by University of Colorado OB-GYN doctors revolutionizes prenatal testing for birth defects.
University of Colorado Professor Receives International Acclaim for Obesity Research
A new study headed by University of Colorado OB-GYN researcher James McManaman manipulates an obesity gene in mice that could affect human obesity and OB-GYN care.
Study Finds ADD Medication Improves Memory & Attention in Menopausal Women
Memory lapses are a common symptom of menopause. A new study shows that ADD medication offers new hope to women suffering from mental fog.