MS affects three times more women than men. This raises a number of fascinating research questions about the role of genes, hormones, and life events on the onset and course of MS. It also raises important clinical questions about how best to provide whole-person care for women and men living with MS.
Our goal:
To provide comprehensive, up-to-date, care for women and men with MS.
What does this mean? At different times in a person’s life, this can mean:
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding counseling
• Caring for women with MS during the menopausal transition
• Fertility issues
• Family planning
• Men’s health
It always means, a focus on whole person care (mind, body, supports) and on wellness.
Who we are:
Riley Bove, MD
What services do we offer?
1. We provide individual, 1 on 1, consultations to providers within and outside the UCSF system. We can see patients for a one-time consultation, for management of their disease during specific periods (such as a pregnancy), or for the long-term.
2. We serve as a liaison with other providers, such as obstetricians/gynecologists, bladder experts, fertility experts, or mental health experts.
3. We offer group sessions for support and education surrounding specific issues.
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The UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center is proud to present a new initiative to provide up-to-date Gender Informed Care in MS. Through this initiative, UCSF MS Faculty are providing an evening Patient Education Seminar Series to discuss current approaches to care on a variety of gender-based topics. Central recurring topics include guiding women with MS through a pregnancy or menopause.
Please note that these sessions are hosted online only. Connection details provided below.
Please email Dr. Riley Bove ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Upcoming Sessions:
PREGNANCY. Starting a Family: Managing MS before, during and after a pregnancy
Monday, September 19, 2022 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
With the right care, most women with multiple sclerosis can achieve their goals of a safe and healthy pregnancy. Join us as Dr. Riley Bove helps us understand how best to prepare for a pregnancy. This will include whether to keep or stop medications, whether to breastfeed, and common medical and emotional considerations for MS women in the postpartum period.
Zoom Connection Details: https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/96813346437?pwd=dHhTUys5blowOWFBSFBoTW4zNEw2Zz09
Future Pregnancy Sessions
Monday, January 30, 2023 (Zoom Connection)
Monday, May 22, 2023 (Zoom Connection)
MENOPAUSE. Living well with MS: Management during menopause and beyond
Monday, December 12, 2022 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
The challenges of living with MS can be compounded by menopause symptoms (like hot flashes, or changes in mood or bladder function), changes in family or work structure, and sometimes progression of MS. This is a great time to reevaluate MS care in the context of a woman’s journey. Join us as Dr. Riley Bove discusses whole-person approaches to wellness during menopause and beyond.
Zoom Connection Details: https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/94326732130?pwd=TTJ0TmE1OEliMmo4NHlpaWcvWG91Zz09
Future Menopause Sessions
Future Dates TBA