Women's Health (Audio)

Explore the untold narrative of reproductive justice through the lens of Black women's activism in this enlightening program. Hear about the limitations of conventional reproductive rights movements and learn when the movement moved toward inclusivity. From SisterSong's pioneering efforts to redefine bodily autonomy to understanding the historical oppression shaping healthcare today, this program is a vital insight into advocacy and empathy in diverse healthcare settings [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39426]

Why won't my baby latch? Is my baby getting enough to eat? The early days of breastfeeding are filled with so many questions. Nancy White, RN, IBCLC, a board certified lactation consultant, joins Julia Cormano, MD, FACOG, to talk about basic techniques, the ins and outs of latching, and how to overcome challenges as you start your breastfeeding journey. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38625]

Many women are becoming pregnant later in life. Providers use the term “advanced maternal age” (AMA) to describe a pregnancy in a person greater than 35 years old. Dr. Julia Cormano explains how being AMA can impact your pregnancy and the steps you can take to optimize your health. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38253]

It may seem surprising to start thinking about birth control even while you're pregnant, but there's no better time than now to start planning if and when you'd like to be pregnant again. Dr. Julia Cormano outlines birth control options from the pill to tubal ligation. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38257]

Having your pregnancy labeled as “high risk” can be frightening, but doesn't need to be. Dr. Julia Cormano explains common reasons a pregnancy could be considered "high risk," the types of care available, considerations for delivery and more. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38255]

Prenatal appointments offer valuable insight into your baby's health. Having those appointments in a group setting can also offer a sense of community. Certified Nurse Midwife Vanessa Wright and ObGyn Dr. Julia Cormano discuss what to expect from a centering pregnancy experience and how to decide if it is right for you. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36957]

Human physical activities differ significantly from other species. How, when and why did these capabilities evolve? What adaptations underlie them? And how did the evolution of human physical activity affect other key human characteristics that have advanced our species? Grazyna Jasienska discusses different effects of activity on women's reproductive health. The effects of physical activity on female physiology and health are much more complex than for men. Just like in men, activity is beneficial for many aspects of health, but physically active women also face important physiological trade-offs. Physical activity influences levels of hormones that are crucial for female health – estrogens and progesterone. But how much and in what way these hormones are affected depends not only on the type and intensity of physical activity, but also on other factors, such as the quality of environment that women experienced during their own fetal development and childhood. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36952]

Karen Christman and Marianna Alperin discuss the newest discoveries and cutting-edge techniques for pro-regenerative biomaterials for heart and skeletal muscle with applications to cardiovascular disease and pelvic floor disorders. Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36848]

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36676]

Pelvic dysfunction is not something you have to live with. In this frank interview with Julia Cormano,MD, FACOG, Laura Aughinbaugh, DNP, WHNP, CNM discusses the common causes of incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain and how kegel exercises, devices, and medical procedures can help. Whether your issues happened during pregnancy or are genetic, there are solutions to get you through the day to day with confidence. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35780]

Some women know ahead of time that they will be having a cesarean section, sometimes the need for a cesarean section arises during a vaginal delivery. Dr. Julia Cormano explores the medical reasons for both planned and unplanned C-sections. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36246]

Lars Bode, PhD discusses the potential links between human milk and human diseases. He explains his lab's work to create COVID-19 therapies based on human milk. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36142]

What is it like to give birth during a global pandemic? Know what to expect when you get to the hospital and learn how your care team will work to keep you and your baby safe and healthy. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35995]

Infectious diseases have profound influences on the evolution of their host populations. In the case of humans, the host species has also shaped pathogen dynamics and virulence viaa multitude of factors from changes in social organization, group size, and exploitation of varied habitats and their animals and plant resources to agriculture, technology, rapid long-distance travel, medicine and global economic integration - which all continue to shape epidemics and the humanhost populations. This symposium will explore how infectious agents and humans have shaped each other over the eons. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35843]

Infectious diseases have profound influences on the evolution of their host populations. In the case of humans, the host species has also shaped pathogen dynamics and virulence viaa multitude of factors from changes in social organization, group size, and exploitation of varied habitats and their animals and plant resources to agriculture, technology, rapid long-distance travel, medicine and global economic integration - which all continue to shape epidemics and the humanhost populations. This symposium will explore how infectious agents and humans have shaped each other over the eons. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35843]

Infectious diseases have profound influences on the evolution of their host populations. In the case of humans, the host species has also shaped pathogen dynamics and virulence viaa multitude of factors from changes in social organization, group size, and exploitation of varied habitats and their animals and plant resources to agriculture, technology, rapid long-distance travel, medicine and global economic integration - which all continue to shape epidemics and the humanhost populations. This symposium will explore how infectious agents and humans have shaped each other over the eons. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35843]

Breastfeeding has many health benefits - known and unknown - to both infants and mothers. Could human milk also be part of the cure for human diseases? Lars Bode, PhD shares current research for treatments and how that could inform treatments for coronavirus, He also answers questions about the potential for mother to child transmission of coronavirus through breastfeeding. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35942]

National and UCSF leaders discuss reproductive health and justice and the response to increasingly extreme abortion restrictions sweeping the country. This panel focuses on the role of an academic medical center in a haven state. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35043]

National and UCSF leaders discuss reproductive health and justice and the response to increasingly extreme abortion restrictions sweeping the country. This panel focuses on the national perspective on threats and opportunities for abortion access moderated by Daniel Grossman, Director, Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health. Panelists: Renee Bracey Sherman, Senior Public Affairs Manager, National Network of Abortion Funds; Erin Grant, Deputy Director, Abortion Care Network; Stephanie Toti, Senior Counsel & Project Director, The Lawyering Project. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35042]

Ultrasounds are one of the many tools available to help you have a healthy pregnancy. They can be used to monitor fetal growth, estimate risks for genetic disorders, discover the gender of your baby, and much more. Dr. Julia Cormano discusses the different types of ultrasounds that may be done during your pregnancy and how this technology can provide a unique view of your baby's development. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34773]

You have the option to screen for a number of genetic disorders in pregnancy. How are these tests performed and what can be discovered? Dr. Julia Cormano explains the difference between screening and diagnostic testing, what can be learned from a blood test, as well what to expect from chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33874]

Genetic testing has become a routine part of pregnancy, but what do the results mean? Genetic counselors play a valuable role in interpreting your results and guiding you through the process of what to do with that information. Dr. Julia Cormano sits down with genetic counselors Christina Brock and Andrea Procko to find out how they support patients throughout pregnancy. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34915]

Dr. Chambers is a professor of pediatrics at University of California, San Diego and Director of Clinical Research for the Department of Pediatrics at UCSD and Rady Children's Hospital. She is a perinatal epidemiologist, whose research is focused on environmental exposures in pregnancy and child health outcomes, including birth defects. In this talk she explores the need for better data on medication safety for pregnancy and breast-feeding. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33937]

There are many kinds of providers who can care for you and your baby during pregnancy. Which one is right for you? Dr. Julia Cormano explains how obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, family medicine physicians, and perinatologists work with you from conception through delivery. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33871]

As you enter your second trimester, it is time to start thinking about prenatal classes. What classes are commonly offered and how can they help you prepare for the birth of your child? Dr. Julia Cormano walks you through some of your options and shares valuable questions you can ask during each class. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33870]

At around 35 weeks into your pregnancy, your provider will order a Group B Strep test. What is Group B strep and how does it affect your baby? Dr. Julia Cormano explains the test, what your results mean, and how it impacts you and your baby during labor and delivery. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33359]

Miscarriage is more common than most people realize. Dr. Julia Cormano walks you through the common causes of miscarriage and ways to reduce your risk. She also explains the signs and symptoms of miscarriage and when you should call your provider. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33872]

Food is medicine. That insight inspired the late rancher and developer Dick Krupp to endow one of the largest funds of its kind to support integrative nutrition research at UC San Diego. As Gordon Saxe, MD, the director of UCSD’s Center for Integrative Nutrition and others explain, the Krupp-funded projects focus on how diet and natural therapeutics can help reduce or cure common health problems. Among the projects featured – feeding cancer patients congee, a grain-based porridge to ease the side effects of chemotherapy, a study led by Caitlin Costello, MD, of the Moores Cancer Center. Also, Sanjay Agarwal, MD, looks at the impact of a healthy diet on women who suffer from endometriosis. And finally, Robert Weinreb, MD, the director of the Shiley Eye Institute, introduces a new field of medicine called Integrative Ophthalmology. All agree: what you eat matters! Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33133]

Michael S. Policar, MD, MPH. Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, UCSF School of Medicine Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33513]

A panel of experts in health policy and women's health programs discuss how maternal and child health care, family planning and reproductive health services may be affected by potential changes coming out of Washington—both through the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and administrative actions. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32817]

Clinical psychologist Erik Groessl talks about research showing the value of yoga in reducing pain, improving physical function and overcoming opioid addiction in military veterans, among other patients, in this conversation with Paul J. Mills of UC San Diego. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32702]

Osteoporosis compromises your bone strength - increasing your risk of fractures. Heather Hofflich, DO, FACE, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego Health System explains how osteoporosis is diagnosed, its secondary causes, as well as treatment and prevention options. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31841]

Drawing on her own experience growing up in the caste system in India, Sudha Shetty channels her compassion for others into research and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32599]

Surgeon and historian Jack C. Fisher sits down with Dr. David Granet to discuss fundamental differences between silicon and silicone. Though the fear surrounding their usage was unwarranted and not based in scientific fact, battles waged about their safety and government regulation followed suit. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 32611]

Drawing on her own experience growing up in the caste system in India, Sudha Shetty channels her compassion for others into research and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32601]

Surviving gynecologic cancer means follow-up care and regaining sexual health. Learn how often to be seen and what tests are needed. Learn how to manage symptoms from medication, surgery, and chemotherapy. Almost all cancer treatments have the potential to alter sexual function which represents a major quality of life issue. With treatment, many patients can have improved functioning. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32080]

Explore treatments, other than surgery, to treat gynecologic cancer: radiation, cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted treatments, and immunotherapy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32079]

Find out the ways you can reduce your risk of gynecologic cancers. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms and prevention of cancers such as ovarian, uterine, and cervical. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32078]

Genetics underlies all cancers. Early-onset cancer, multiple primaries, family history, and ancestry can suggest inherited risk. UCSF Dr. Jocelyn Chapman and genetic counselor Julie Mak explain that genetic testing with multi-gene tests identify inherited risk and can improve early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer. But tests vary widely in quality and scope. Find out what you need to know to make the best decisions about managing complex genetic information. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32076]

Drawing on her own experience growing up in the caste system in India, Sudha Shetty channels her compassion for others into research and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and child abduction. As she describes here in a conversation with Henry E. Brady, dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, Shetty has helped judges and others in the legal community protect women and children from the unintended consequences of poorly drafted policies. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32260]

Learn about the risk factors, prevention and treatment of gynecologic cancers: ovarian cancer, uterine (endometrial) cancer, and cervical cancer Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32075]

Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife, mindfulness teacher, and originator of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program at UCSF has been assisting birthing families for more than four decades. She explores the benefits of mindfulness meditation for childbirth and parenting. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31009]