News - OB/GYN at UCLA
UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology provides cutting edge diagnosis and treatments, and supports a team of renowned physicians, surgeons and researchers. Demonstrating continued excellence in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA OB/GYN is often the subject of stories in newspapers, magazines, and journals. The Department is also the subject of news releases to keep the community informed on the latest developments in Obstetrics and Gynecology, the treatments available at UCLA, and various milestones within the Department. We include here a collection of recent stories, and an archive of older articles, for your further information.
May 14, 2025
Menopause and mental health: coping with mood swings and anxiety - Dr. Rajita Patil, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine and director of the Comprehensive Menopause Program at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to The Flow Space.
May 14, 2025
Matcha is safe during pregnancy — but there's an important catch - Dr. Leena Nathan, obstetrician-gynecologist at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to Baby Center.
May 13, 2025
What to do if you get diagnosed with an ovarian cyst - Dr. Daniel Ginn, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to TIME.
May 13, 2025
Bauer-Kahan on a mission to improve menopause education - Dr. Rajita Patil, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine and director of the Comprehensive Menopause Program at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to Capitol Weekly.
May 10, 2025
Local mother shares experience with preeclampsia during pregnancy - Dr. Hannah Reiser, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to Spectrum News 1.
May 9, 2025
New mom Cori Broadus shares her harrowing pregnancy journey to raise awareness and provide comfort - Dr. Christina Han, Dr. Thalia Mok, Dr. Lisa Nicholas, and Dr. Rashmi Rao, UCLA Health ob/gyns, discuss Cori Broadus' HELLP syndrome diagnosis and it's affects on her pregnancy. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
May 6, 2025
Do postpartum belly bands and wraps actually help with core recovery - Dr. Leena Nathan, obstetrician-gynecologist at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to SELF Magazine.
May 2, 2025
What people with anxiety during pregnancy really need - Dr. Misty Richards, perinatal psychiatrist and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to Parents.
April 22, 2025
I went to Spain to freeze my eggs - here's why - Dr. Zain Al-Safi, associate professor of reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to Well + Good.
April 21, 2025
Limiting these 4 food types may help reduce endometriosis pain, study finds - Dr. Daniel Ginn, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to VeryWellHealth.
April 7, 2025
Second-line sequencing may hinge on IHC staining in cervical cancer - Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides expert commentary to OncLive.
March 19, 2025
Under control: dealing with menstruation - Dr. Megan Bernstein, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to The Chronicle.
March 14, 2025
Is bacterial vaginosis an STI? Researchers say yes - here's why it matters - Dr. Aparna Sridhar, associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to Health.
March 13, 2025
Five-year impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the oncology community - Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides expert commentary to CancerNetwork.
March 6, 2025
Women's leadership is needed in clinical research. Public health is at stake - Dr. Yalda Afshar, maternal-fetal medicine specialist and the co-director of the cardio-obstetrics program at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to Path to Recovery.
March 5, 2025
UCLA researchers unite to develop immunotherapy they hope will transform ovarian cancer treatment - Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary the UCLA Health Newsroom.
Additional Coverage: UCLA Newsroom
March 3, 2025
Miscarriage rates are rising—is this unexpected habit to blame? - Dr. Ilina Pluym, assistant clinical professor at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to MDLinx.
March 3, 2025
Docs discuss this significant pregnancy risk often overlooked, despite how common it is among patients - Dr. Ilina Pluym, assistant clinical professor at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to MDLinx.
Additional Coverage: MDLinx, Medscape
February 27, 2025
Turning seeds into plants sparked Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh’s interest in medicine - Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, is highlighted in the Winter 2025 U Magazine Faculty Spotlight. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
February 25, 2025
Sneaky symptoms of perimenopause - Dr. Rajita Patil, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, discusses when and what symptoms women begin to notice of perimenopause. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
February 25, 2025
Women's health is human health - Dr. Yalda Afshar, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, discusses how research environments that genuinely prioritize women's health improve outcomes for all populations. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
February 24, 2025
Menopause not taught in Medical School - Dr. Rajita Patil, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to IndiaCurrents.
February 21, 2025
Does taking 'the pill' reduce ovarian cancer risk? - Dr. Melissa Hodeib, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to Medscape.
February 12, 2025
Empowering patients and advocating for yourself after cervical cancer - Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides expert commentary to Cure.
January 28, 2025
An expert shares her advice for managing side effects in cervical cancer - Dr. Ritu Salani, director of gynecologic oncology at UCLA and member of the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides expert commentary to Cure.
January 27, 2025
Leaders of Business: LA's Top Doctors 2025 - Dr. Deborah Krakow, professor and chair of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, is named one of LA's Top Doctors of 2025. Learn more at the LA Business Journal.
January 15, 2025
Genetic testing surges after implementation of virtual counseling technology- Dr. Beth Karlan, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA discusses her use of online portal for cancer patients streamlines the testing process. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
Additional Coverage: Time News, Archy Newsy
January 15, 2025
How in-house genomics advances prenatal care at UCLA Health - Dr. Deborah Krakow, professor and chair of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, discusses how her recent mouse model research paves the way for more targeted therapies. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
January 15, 2025
UCLA Health transforms menopause care through organ-specific algorithms - Dr. Rajita Patil, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA discusses her collaboration with other UCLA Health medical specialists to develop menopause care algorithms tailored to various organ systems. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
January 11, 2025
Pregnancy and air quality: How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and pollution - Dr. Christina Han, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and division director of maternal-fetal medicine, discusses how Pregnant people, children, infants and those with underlying lung pdisease are particularly vulnerable to particulates from the LA fires. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
Additional Coverage: Los Angeles Times, Yahoo News, Motherly, UCLA Newsroom
January 8, 2025
Virtual genetic counseling helped patient customize her cancer treatment - Dr. Beth Karlan, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA discusses her efforts to reduce barriers to testing and broaden access through a point-of-care and more convenient process. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.
January 2, 2025
Can you wear high heels while pregnant? - Dr. Megan Bernstein, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides expert commentary to The Bump.