Women's Health Research Unit

The OHSU Women's Health Research Unit is a division of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and an important part of the OHSU Center for Women's Health. Our team of researchers conducts numerous national research projects related to women's health issues. Studies range from birth control options to treatment for the conditions associated with menopause. All studies are conducted by Ob/Gyn board-certified physicians. Research participants often receive study-related medication, lab tests and procedures at no cost and compensation for time and travel.

Current Research Study Opportunities

Our Research Team

Eligibility and Privacy for Clinical Trial Participants

Women's Health Research Unit Newsletters

Click here to join our email list. Past editions:

• June 2009 - Study Spotlight
• April 2009 - Study Spotlight
• February 2009 - Picking Ourselves Up and Dusting Ourselves Off
• August 2008 - Studies in New Types of Contraception
• May 2008 - It’s Been a Busy Year So Far for the Women’s Health Research Unit
• March 2008 - Ever thought of using an IUD?
• December 2007 - The Case for Continuous Contraception
• August 2007 - Help Us Spread the Word
• May 2007 - The Contraceptive Ring
• Feb 2007 - Hormonal Contraception: More Choices Than Ever
• October 2006 - Mastaglia (Breast Pain)
• March 2006 - Mythbusters - The Truth About the Contraceptive Patch
• August 2005 - Planning a Pregnancy Within the Next Year?
• June 2005 - Hormonal Contraception:  Looking beyond the Pill
• April 2005 - Hot Flash Relief - What Are My Options?
• February 2005 - Female-Controlled Contraception
• December 2004 - Endometriosis: Is There Another Treatment Option?
• October 2004 - Non-hormonal Contraception

Recent Events

• Alison Frost interviews Jeff Jensen, M.D., about contraceptive gel study on OPB