Women's Health

For years, medical treatments and research focused on men, with little or no attention to the physical and emotional needs of women. At UCSF Medical Center, this is not the case. The UCSF Women's Health Center is recognized internationally for its expertise in addressing women's health issues from pregnancy to osteoporosis. In fact, we are the only nationally designated Center of Excellence in Women's Health in Northern California, offering comprehensive, specialized care and for women. And UCSF Medical Center is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation for gynecological care.

Our staff recognizes that women's bodies differ from men's in many subtle ways beyond the obvious reproductive organs. We believe our patients have a right to compassionate, high quality health care that is both comprehensive and convenient. Our doctors and staff are prepared to address your health needs — from adolescence to menopause and beyond.

Our services include care for:

• Bladder control
• Breast cancer
• Fertility
• Gynecologic cancer
• Gynecology
• Osteoporosis
• Pregnancy

Women's Health Resource Center

Our Women's Health Resource Center provides information, classes, a lending library and community referrals on all aspects of women's health. Its Great Expectations pregnancy program offers classes on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. Sign up for a class online. In addition, the resource center can help you find the specialized service that best meet your needs.

To help you learn more about your health, buy books recommended by the staff of the UCSF Women's Health Center. Breastfeeding supplies also are available for purchase online.

Appointments

See our online forms to request or cancel an appointment.

To contact a referral specialist, please call:
Women's Health Resource Center (415) 353-2668

To schedule an appointment for a mammogram, please call:
Mammography (415) 885-7465

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated August 26, 2007