History
We are pleased to offer clinical research opportunities to women through our clinical trials program. Participating in a clinical trial is a great way for you to help advance medicine for all women, while getting access to state-of-the-art medication and exams. Many studies provide comprehensive well-woman exams, related medications, and, in most cases, compensation for time and travel. OHSU research has begun to illuminate some of the vast overlooked difference between the genders that influence a women's overall health, with a special focus on the essential unique aspects of reproductive biology for women in all stages of life. These research efforts are vital to improving women's health.
Specialties
The Women's Health Research Unit specializes in providing clinical trial opportunities to the women in our community. We are studying the efficacy and acceptability of a number of new contraceptive options (including new oral contraceptives, new IUDs and IUS systems, a new contraceptive patch, and a new female condom), solutions to heavy or irregular bleeding problems, incontinence, sexual dysfunction solutions, problems related to menopause and much more in women's health.