University Hospital RWTH Aachen

addAachen, Germany
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Prof. Dr. Joseph Neulen

Head of the Department

Prof. Dr. Joseph Neulen

Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine

Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine at University Hospital RWTH Aachen provides care for women with diseases concerning their reproductive organs and hormones. The department is in possession of the latest diagnostics and therapeutics as well as an excellent medical team to ensure the best care quality for the patient. It follows the guidelines of standard care in Germany. Infertility is given special attention from this department as well as miscarriages. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Med. Joseph Neulen, the department treats nearly 100 inpatients every year. The research unit of this department has an impressive record in the publication about smoking and its anti-fertility effect, tumors induced by hormonal contraception and the hormonal changes through and after menopause.

Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine at University Hospital RWTH Aachen is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of:

•    Infertility
•    Miscarriage
•    Benign and malignant tumors of the reproductive system
•    Hormonal disorders
•    Hemorrhage
•    Mensural disorders
•    Polyps
•    Menopause disorders

Education

  • 1973 - 1979 Study of Human Medicine, University of Cologne and Aachen.
  • October 1979 State examination.
  • January 1980 Medical degree, Department of Anatomy and Reproductive Biology, RWTH Aachen.
  • December 1990 Venia legendi for Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Freiburg.

Professional Career

  • December 1979 - January 1982 Research Fellow, Department of Anatomy and Reproductive Biology, RWTH Aachen.
  • April 1980 - July 1980 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Max Planck Institute for Cell Biology, Wilhelmshaven.
  • March 1981 - July 1981 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University of Marburg.
  • February 1982 - July 1989 Residency, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Freiburg.
  • August 1989 - July 1990 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Jones' Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.
  • 1991 - 1996 Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Freiburg.
  • Since October 1996 Professor and Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecological Endocrinology, Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital RWTH Aachen.