Obstetrics and Gynecology

Research

Mayo Clinic physician-scientists and researchers study obstetric and gynecologic care to improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment options. They are recognized nationally and internationally for advancing reproductive medicine. Mayo Clinic also leads several projects funded by the National Institutes of Health.

You may be able to take part in one of Mayo Clinic's many obstetrics and gynecology clinical trials.

Areas of focus include:

Promoting earlier fetal survival and lung development.
Advancing earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers.
Improving diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis.
Studying uterine fibroids to improve diagnosis, treatment and long-term outcomes.
Improving diagnosis and treatment for noncancerous gynecologic conditions.
Developing and evaluating new, less invasive surgical approaches and technologies.
Studying pregnancy complications and ways to help prevent them and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Researching fetal survival and lung development early in pregnancy.
Using research studies and clinical trials to improve treatments and devices for pelvic floor disorders.
Using regenerative products to treat problems caused by exposed surgical mesh after pelvic reconstructive surgery.
Collaborating with clinical genomics to study common chromosomal and genetic conditions during pregnancy.
Studying whether cancer-reducing surgery can be safely done during cesarean delivery.

In addition, Mayo Clinic is one of only a few institutions in the United States to be awarded an ovarian cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant from the National Cancer Institute. This grant supports research to improve detection and treatment.

Learn more about gynecologic oncology research in the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.