Lubna Pal

Dr. Lubna Pal is a Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine, where she serves as Director of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Program and the Menopause Program. She is also the Fellowship Director for the Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellowship program. Dr. Pal is board certified in Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is a member of multiple professional organizations including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the Endocrine Society, and the North American Menopause Society.

Dr. Pal received her medical degree (MBBS) from Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, and completed postgraduate training in the United Kingdom (FRCOG). She pursued subspecialty training in the United States, completing dual fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York. She also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Research from Yeshiva University, New York. Dr. Pal is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (United Kingdom) and of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists.

Dr. Pal's clinical and research interests focus on female infertility, reproductive aging, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Her work has significantly contributed to understanding the underpinnings of diminished ovarian reserve in reproductive age women and the relevance of vitamin D for reproductive physiology. She has pioneered research on the role of vitamin D in the pathophysiology of PCOS and has conducted clinical trials examining vitamin D and calcium supplementation's effects on glucose and insulin homeostasis in women with PCOS. Her research has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of reproductive endocrinology and improving patient care in these specialized areas.

Dr. Pal's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of reproductive health with broader aspects of women's health, including cardiovascular outcomes, cognitive function, and metabolic health during menopause transition. Her work with the KEEPS (Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study) Continuation has provided valuable insights into long-term cognitive effects of menopausal hormone therapy. She has also made significant contributions to understanding racial disparities in reproductive outcomes and the impact of environmental factors like triclosan on reproductive health.

• Multiple awards for clinical excellence
• Multiple awards for teaching
• Multiple awards for clinical research
• Leah Lowenstein Award
• Phyllis T. Bodel Lectureship
• Beatrix McCleary Hamburg Lectureship
• Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
• Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

As Fellowship Director for the Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility program, Dr. Pal mentors the next generation of specialists in this field. She directs two clinical programs at Yale Reproductive Endocrinology: the Program for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Menopause Program. Dr. Pal is actively involved in multiple clinical trials, including the Fibroids and Unexplained Infertility Treatment with Epigallocatechin Gallate (FRIEND) study and the Women's Health Pre-IVF Treatment With a GnRH Antagonist in Women With Endometriosis (PREGnant) trial. Her holistic approach to patient care recognizes that 'caring for a woman means caring for an entire community,' emphasizing the importance of developing strong, emotionally supportive relationships with patients throughout their fertility journeys.