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September 16, 2024
UCLA approach to pelvic floor dysfunction considers structural problems, functional conditions, behavioral issues – Dr. Christopher Tarnay, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and director of the Center for Women’s Pelvic Health at UCLA, discusses pelvic floor dysfunction in the Fall 2024 edition of U Magazine. Learn more at the UCLA Health Newsroom.

August 4, 2024
Why you always need to pee when you get close to home – Dr. Victor Nitti, professor of urology and obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, and chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to Huff Post.

Additional coverage: Yahoo! Life

May 14, 2024
Dr. Rosenman honored by American Urogynecologic Society - Dr. Amy Rosenman, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has received the Jack Robertson Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Urogynecologic Society. Learn more at the UCLA Newsroom.

December 28,2023
Does Vagina Size Matter? - Dr. Christopher Tarnay, chief of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and Co-Director of the Center for Women's Pelvic Health at UCLA Health, provides expert commentary to WebMD.

May 2, 2023
Dr. Michele Torosis, pelvic female medicine and reproductive surgery specialist at UCLA Health, was interviewed by MedPageToday regarding the difference between OAB-wet and OAB-dry.

October 21, 2022
Tamara Grisalas, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was featured by The Telegraph about telltale signs of a pelvic floor problem and how to treat it.

April 14, 2021
Los Angeles Magazine has published its annual list of “Top Doctors” in Los Angeles and 29 UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology physicians have been recognized in the 2021 guide as among the city's best doctors. Congratulations to Drs. Yalda Afshar, Zain Al-Safi, Alexander Chiang, Joshua Cohen, Daniel Dumesic, Christina Han, Carla Janzen, Beth Karlan, Brian Koos, Deborah Krakow, Lindsay Kroener, Lydia Lee, Erin Mellano, Sanaz Memarzadeh, Tina A. Nguyen, Erica Oberman, Ram Parvataneni, Molly Quinn, Jeannine Rahimian, Ramneek Rana, Rashmi Rao, Valentina Rodriguez, Radhika Rible, Sulagna Saitta, Aparna Sridhar, Christopher Tarnay, Mya Zapata and Mae Zakhour. Learn more about Los Angeles Magazine's “Top Doctors” list >

February 3, 2021
Tamara Grisales, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, discusses the launch of a comprehensive OBGYN initiative to treat maternal pelvic floor injury while also researching ways to prevent complications after childbirth and personalize care. Learn more about the UCLA Postpartum Pelvic Floor Health Program on the Connect Blog >

August 9, 2021
Women voice frustration over current care for recurrent urinary tract infections.
A study led by senior author Dr. Ja-Hong Kim, an associate professor of urology and assistant fellowship director for female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at UCLA Health, and published in the Journal of Urology highlights the need for better alternatives to antibiotics and more strategies to prevent UTIs. UCLA Newsroom and UCLA Health Newsroom The study was also picked up by Spectrum News 1. Syndication: mynewsLA; Mega Doctor News; Patch Southern California

October 30, 2020
SP Robot for Women with Prolapse: 1st in Southern California
Ja-Hong Kim, MD, Associate Professor in the Division of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, along with her surgical team at the Center for Women’s Pelvic Health at UCLA, completed the first single-port robotic sacrocolpopexy surgery in September of 2020 for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, an uncomfortable condition that occurs in women when the tissue of the pelvic floor no longer support the pelvic organs (such as the uterus or bladder). These organs drop (prolapse) downward from their normal position and cause several issues. This new surgical approach requires only one incision, offering patients rapid recovery and improved cosmetic benefits. UCLA Urology is the first in Southern California to utilize this innovative technology for female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. FDA approval for this use is pending.

October 10, 2019
New Center Addresses Women's Pelvic Health Concerns
Pelvic floor disorders are among the most common health concerns facing women, particularly as they age. But many women — whether out of embarrassment, a lack of awareness that their problem can be addressed or because their medical provider doesn’t bring it up — suffer in silence. However, when brought to the attention of experts, such conditions as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain or pelvic organ prolapse can be treated successfully. To better address the needs of women with these disorders, subspecialists from UCLA’s departments of urology and obstetrics and gynecology have established the UCLA Center for Women’s Pelvic Health. Vital Signs

October 1, 2019
Dr. Amy Rosenman Receives PFD Research Foundation Award
The PFD Research Foundation, the official research foundation of The American Urogynecologic Society, recently recognized Dr. Amy Rosenman, Health Sciences Clinical Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, with the 2019 Donor of the Year Award. This annual award is given to an individual in recognition of commitment to the Foundation’s mission of transforming the lives of women through the support of innovative and effective research that advances the prevention, treatment, and cure of female pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Rosenman was the first president of the PFRF and served 8 years until it was on solid ground. It has granted over $1.5 million in funds and saved over $1 million in an endowment.

November 6, 2018
Dr. Christopher Tarnay, chief of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at UCLA Health, and a team of UCLA doctors, nurses and medical students, have been traveling to Mbarara Hospital annually for two-week surgical trips to treat up to 50 women each time. UCLA Newsroom

Additional coverage: myscience.org

October 18, 2018
UCLA Urology Honors Two Physicians. Members of UCLA Department of Urology, philanthropists, friends and family gathered to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Shlomo Raz, distinguished professor emeritus, and his 44-year career at UCLA. Dr. Raz dedicated more than 50 years to the study and treatment of urological disorders, with an emphasis on female pelvic medicine. The event also honored donors to UCLA Urology who established the Shlomo Raz, M.D., Chair in Urology. Dr. Mark S. Litwin, chair of the UCLA Department of Urology and The Fran and Ray Stark Foundation Chair in Urology, welcomed Dr. Victor Nitti, who will oversee the area of female pelvic medicine as the inaugural holder of the Shlomo Raz Chair. U Magazine

Feb 11, 2016
UCLA Team Travels to Uganda to Treat Patients with Obstetric Fistula