UW Obstetrics and Gynecology (UW OBGYN) Madison WI

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An example of fitness: running after pregnancy

MADISON - The UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology encourages women to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle at all stages of life—including before, during, and after pregnancy. However, many moms find it difficult to maintain a fitness program in the months following pregnancy.

Study addresses benefits of humor for ovarian cancer patients

MADISON - Dr. Stephen Rose and colleagues will publish the first study addressing the role of humor in the lives of women suffering from recurrent ovarian cancer in an upcoming issue of the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer.

Abbott mentors undergraduate researcher

MADISON - Karli Hochstatter, an undergraduate student of Ob-Gyn Research Division Professor Dave Abbott, presented a poster entitled, "Estradiol, and not increased calorie intake, determines sexual behavior in female marmoset monkeys," at UW-Madison’s 15th annual...