Forming Families and Understanding Women's Health
Kirtly Parker Jones
Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones received her undergraduate degree in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. She then went on to medical school where she completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology. She retired as a professor at the University of Utah teaching reproductive medicine to medical students, and she revieced the distinction of Professor Emerita. She was also a part of the in-vitro fertilization program at the University. Jones was a member of the National Medical Committee for Planned Parenthood. She is currently retired from her clinical practice and started a podcast about women’s health called The Seven Domains of Women's Health.
Oral History
To see the two full length interviews conducted with Dr.Jones, please visit the video for the session on 3/18/21, and its corresponding transcript, along with the video and transcript for the session on 3/21/21.
References
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Jones KP. Teeter-Totter or Tapestry: A Life in Academic Medicine. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Jun 1;67(2):291-297. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000852. Epub 2024 Jan 15. PMID: 38234166. https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0000000000000852
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Royer PA, Jones KP. Progestins for contraception: modern delivery systems and novel formulations. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Dec;57(4):644-58. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000072. PMID: 25314087. https://doi.org/10.1097/GRF.0000000000000072
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Gurtcheff SE, Turok DK, Stoddard G, Murphy PA, Gibson M, Jones KP. Lactogenesis after early postpartum use of the contraceptive implant: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2011 May;117(5):1114-1121. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182165ee8. PMID: 21508750. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182165ee8
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Jones KP. Menopause and cognitive function: estrogens and alternative therapies. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Mar;43(1):198-206. doi: 10.1097/00003081-200003000-00020. PMID: 10695000. https://doi.org/10.1097/00003081-200003000-00020
*Page designed and edited by Noah Garcia. The interview audio, transcript, and bio were written by Rachel Nelson and Elsa Osborne.