From Maternal Health to Menopause: UC San Diego Unveils New Research


UCTV invites viewers to watch the UC San Diego Women’s Health Symposium, an event that brings together researchers, clinicians, and students to examine critical issues in women’s health across the lifespan. Organized by the Center for OB/GYN Research Innovation and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, the symposium features new research on maternal health, fertility, aging, and menopause. Watch the full series here.

Get the latest insights into maternal and infant health, including new studies on the placenta, immune system function, preterm birth, and human milk. Researchers share findings from the MOM-Health Study and the IMPAACT network, addressing key risk factors and health outcomes for pregnant individuals and their newborns.

Learn more about advancements in fertility and infertility, including implantation, assisted reproductive technologies, and imaging for gynecologic conditions. Presentations also explore neuroendocrine regulation, reproductive tract inflammation, and new diagnostic tools for early disease detection.

Aging and menopause are also examined, with discussions on genitourinary syndrome, pelvic floor disorders, cognitive changes, and health risks related to aging. Speakers emphasize the importance of inclusive research that captures the complexity of women’s health.

Recordings of the full symposium are available through UCTV’s Women’s Health Symposium series.

For more programs on reproductive health, parenting, and more, visit the Motherhood Channel.