As one of the few dedicated women's neurology programs in the nation, and the only program in Pennsylvania, UPMC specializes in the comprehensive care of women with neurological conditions.
Women’s neurology focuses on understanding the unique health care needs of women living with neurological illnesses and how those needs intersect with other life events, such as contraceptive use, pregnancy, or a cancer diagnosis.
You may be eligible for women’s neurology services if you are a woman who has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder and is pregnant or considering becoming pregnant, or is experiencing neurological complications of cancer.
We provide comprehensive neurological care for women as they navigate different health conditions and stages of life, including:
Our team of neurologists cares for women with neurological disorders who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Conditions we manage and treat for women of child-bearing age include:
We specialize in caring for women with neurological illness who need special consideration during childbirth.
Conditions we manage and treat include:
We provide services for women with neurological complications of breast, uterine, vaginal, and ovarian cancers.
Conditions we treat include:
Our team offers comprehensive care designed to help women with neurological disorders navigate preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and neurological complications of a cancer diagnosis.
When you choose UPMC for women’s neurology care, you will receive:
By UPMC Editorial Staff. Last reviewed on 2026-04-22.
