Empowering physicians and healthcare professionals to transform women's health through education, research and innovation.
Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (DUQCOM) Center for Fertility Awareness Education and Research is committed to advancing women’s health by providing our medical students and allied health students, as well as current physicians and healthcare professionals, with an in-depth understanding of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs).
FABMs are natural, evidence-based tools that allow women to monitor and interpret their reproductive health by tracking observable and measurable signs of their menstrual and ovulatory cycles. These cycles are a vital sign of a woman’s overall health, and irregularities can often signal underlying conditions such as infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome and more.
By training future DUQCOM physicians and healthcare professionals to teach patients how to track and understand their cycles, we aim to improve health outcomes, empower women with knowledge, and enhance their reproductive health and overall well-being.
The Future of Women's Health Begins Here
Education & Clinical Training: Restorative Reproductive Health
Here at DUQCOM, we are educating the next generation of physicians and healthcare providers on the power of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs) and teaching them how to use these methods to restore reproductive health and improve overall health outcomes for women.
Restorative reproductive medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating the root causes of reproductive health challenges, rather than merely masking symptoms. By understanding and correcting underlying issues like infertility, hormonal imbalances, and menstrual irregularities, this approach promotes long-term health and well-being. FABMs play a crucial role in this process, offering personalized, patient-centered care that supports the body’s natural rhythms and restores optimal reproductive function.
Research: Pioneering Women’s Health Innovation
Our research priorities are designed to deepen our understanding of the menstrual cycle as a critical indicator of overall health and to create evidence-based practices that improve women's health outcomes.
- Identifying Biomarkers of Menstrual Health and Fertility: We are dedicated to identifying and investigating biomarkers that will help improve the understanding of menstrual health and fertility. This knowledge can be leveraged to optimize care for women throughout their lives.
- Advancing Menstrual Health as a Vital Sign: By developing standardized, evidence-based methods for tracking menstrual cycle data, we aim to incorporate this information into screening and treatment protocols. Our goal is to enhance reproductive health outcomes by integrating menstrual health as a key component of women’s healthcare.
$2.5 Million Gift to Duquesnes Medical School to Create Center for Modern Fertility Awareness Education
In May 2022, a Pittsburgh-based anonymous donor provided Duquesne University a $2.5 million gift to support its College of Osteopathic Medicine. The gift funds the Center for Fertility Awareness-Based Education and Research, which provides medical students with fertility-awareness training as part of their overall medical education.
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Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA, MSPH, FAAFP
