Developmental psychologists and psychotherapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and social workers are other integral members of the care-giving team. The UCSF Postmenopausal Heath Consultation Service is a new program developed by the UCSF CoE and UCSF Women's Health for women with complex histories, multiple risk factors, and concerns about postmenopausal health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. A weekly clinic led by Steven Cummings, MD who is a Professor of Medicine at UCSF and has devoted two decades to research on women's health, osteoporosis, breast cancer prevention, and healthy aging. Consultations are provided in the areas of the risks and benefits of postmenopausal hormone therapy, alternatives to estrogen for promoting health, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, and options for the prevention of breast cancer. The UCSF Prenatal Diagnosis Center provides comprehensive counseling, screening, and diagnostic testing for fetal disorders.
Patients benefit from the most advanced technology and procedures, and the highest quality of care.
Because the decision to make use of these services is unique for each woman and her partner, preconception and prenatal counseling are available to help women understand their options concerning prenatal testing. This service is provided by skilled and specially trained genetic counselors. The counseling process also assesses maternal and paternal risk factors and family history. UCSF is one of only a few centers nationwide to offer NT screening.