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Jeannette Lager, MD

Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Jeannette Lager, MD

Dr. Lager is an Ob/Gyn with expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques. She treats women with fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, ovarian cysts and endometriosis. She is the Associate Director of the UCSF Center for Endometriosis. With membership in both the University of California Fibroid Network and the UCSF Comprehensive Fibroid Center, Dr. Lager is an active participant in efforts to improve the care of women with fibroids through research, education, and collaborative clinical practice. She works closely with radiology and interventional radiologists to consider the best treatment plan for each patient. In addition, Dr. Lager provides OB care and leads Centering Pregnancy groups.

Dr. Lager is passionate about teaching and developing our future heath care leaders. She has received teaching awards from the Academy of Medical Educators, the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and Exceptional teaching awards for students. She is the Director of Medical Student Education in OBGYN, overseeing medical student education over the 4 year curriculum. She is also the Clinical Clerkship Director for Obstetrics and Gynecology for the School of Medicine.

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Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: Part 1 Video

Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: Part 1

Jeannette Lager, MD, describes the complex etiology of chronic pelvic pain, including its visceral, musculoskeletal and neuropathic causes, and presents a systemic approach to the assessment of a chronic pelvic pain patient.

Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: Part 2 Video

Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: Part 2

Jeannette Lager, MD, describes a directed pelvic examination for chronic pelvic pain, including a general pelvic exam, Q-Tip test for vulvodynia, abdominal exam (including testing for Carnett’s Sign), an exam of the pelvic floor muscles ...

Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: Part 3 Video

Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis: Part 3

Jeannette Lager, MD, details endometriosis treatment options including expectant management, hormonal medical treatments, hormonal modulating medications, pain management, integrative regimens and surgery. She also explains the importance ...

Fibroids: Overview and Current Treatments Video

Fibroids: Overview and Current Treatments

Learn the facts about fibroids and various treatment options. Five case histories illustrate and explain myomectomy, MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRGFUS), uterine artery embolization (UAE), laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation, and hysterectomy.

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Overview of Fibroids

Dr. Jeannette Lager gives an overview of her presentation on the types and classification of fibroids.

Types and Classifications of Fibroids Video

Types and Classifications of Fibroids

Dr. Jeannette Lager discusses the three types of fibroids; submucosal, intramural and subserosal.

Evaluation & Common Presentation of Fibroids Video

Evaluation & Common Presentation of Fibroids

Dr. Jeannette Lager examines the presentation of fibroids in ultrasound, MRI and CT imaging.

Treatment Options for Fibroids Video

Treatment Options for Fibroids

Dr. Jeannette Lager gives an overview of treatment options for uterine fibroids, including expectant and medical management.

Case Studies: Fibroids Video

Case Studies: Fibroids

Dr. Jeannette Lager presents case studies to illustrate hysteroscopic myomectomy, MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRGFUS), uterine artery embolization (UAE), laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation and hysterectomy in the treatment of fibroids.

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