Graduate Prerequisites: (SPHPH717 OR SPHEP714) - This course takes a broad view of reproduction and therefore surveys current knowledge concerning the epidemiology of reproductive heath across the life course. Topics vary from year to year but may include adolescent development, contraceptive use, abortion care in the post-Dobbs era, infertility, miscarriage, birth defects, menopause, uterine fibroids, gynecologic cancers, and reproductive health among assigned males at birth. Reproductive justice issues are also discussed. The course emphasizes epidemiologic methods and gives the student experience in critiquing published articles, conducting a literature review, writing a research proposal and public speaking.