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Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences OB/GYN

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Menopause Health Program

Our Specialists

Director, Menopause Health Program

Kathryn Macaulay, MD, MSCP

Kathryn Macaulay, M.D., MSCP
Clinical Professor
Division of General OB/GYN

Jorge Alvarado, MD

Jorge Alvarado, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Division of General OB/GYN

Laura Biver, MD

Laura Biver, M.D.
Associate Physician
Division of General OB/GYN

Erin Gross, MD

Erin Gross, M.D.
Clinical Professor
Division of General OB/GYN

David Klein, MD

David Klein, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Division of General OB/GYN

Sara McKinney, MD

Sara McKinney, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Division of General OB/GYN

Mariana Ramos-Rivera, MD

Mariana Ramos-Rivera, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of General OB/GYN

Jamie Resnik, MD

Jamie Resnik, M.D., MSCP
Clinical Professor
Division of General OB/GYN

Lisa Wastila, MD.jpg

Lisa Wastila, M.D., FACP, MSCP
Clinical Professor
Division of Internal Medicine

Julia Cormano, MD
Gina Woods, MD
Arthi Balu, MD
Heather Hofflich, MD
Heather Hofflich, MD
Julia Cormano, MD
Gina Woods, MD
Arthi Balu, MD

When to See a Doctor

Our menopause health program, the first of its kind in San Diego since 2004, is a multidisciplinary service designed to meet the complex needs of women approaching or experiencing natural, surgical or premature menopause.

We offer an evidence based approach to managing menopause using the latest research to guide clinical care.

Menopause Health Clinic

UC San Diego Menopause Health Program

Personalized Care Plan

We then work with you to create an individualized plan to manage your health and menopause symptoms. Our services include:

  • Hormone testing and hormone therapy
  • Non-hormonal treatments for vasomotor symptoms
  • Gynecologic care for menopausal women including management of postmenopausal bleeding, office hysteroscopy
  • Management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause
  • Preventive health care including breast, cardiac and bone health assessment
  • Education and resources related to cardiovascular, breast, cognitive, bone and urogenital health, as well as lifestyle, mental health, and sexuality issues
  • Assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction
  • Mammography, breast cancer risk assessment
  • Bone density testing
  • Telehealth visits

UC Menopause Collaborative

Mission Statement

The UC Menopause Collaborative unites six University of California institutions in a transformative academic alliance to advance equitable, evidence-based, and holistic menopause care. Our mission is to standardize clinical excellence, expand access to specialized services, and empower patients and providers through education, research, and advocacy.
We are committed to:
  • Clinical Innovation
  • Education & Outreach
  • Collaborative Research
  • Advocacy & Policy Leadership
Together, we aim to redefine menopause care through academic rigor, clinical compassion, and systemic reform—ensuring that every person navigating midlife receives the care, knowledge, and support they deserve.
Leadership

Menopause News

Menopause article: Women will spend approximately one-third of their lives after the menopause transition and approximately 6,000 women reach menopause every day in the United States.

Opinion: Hormone replacement was the answer for women, until it wasn’t ─ San Diego Union Tribune
Cynthia Stuenkel (left), Kathryn Macaulay (center), and Lisa Lipschitz (right) joined KPBS Midday Edition to discuss new proposed legislation to expand treatment for menopause care

Menopause treatment is the focus of new CA bills ─ KPBS Midday Edition with Dr. Kathryn Macaulay
The Menopause Society MenoNotes information sheets are written by experts on menopause-related topics.

MenoNotes information sheets written by experts on menopause-related topics ─ The Menopause Society