Study: Experiences with medication abortion differed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 7th 2022ACOG
A study abstract presented at the 2022 ACOG Clinical and Scientific Meeting took a deep dive into Reddit posts to investigate experiences with medication abortion before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using technology tools for optimal perinatal outcomes
May 6th 2022ACOG
At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, 3 physicians talked about how apps, AI and remote blood pressure monitoring could improve perinatal outcomes and move the diversity, inclusion, and equity needle for women forward.
Strategies to improve DEI in obstetrics and gynecology
May 6th 2022ACOG
Catherine Cansino, MD; Andrea Braden, MD; and Lisa Foglia, MD, spoke on how Metrics, wellness models, and management change are essential to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in obstetrics and gynecology at the 2022 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.
Making obstetrics and gynecology a more diverse and equitable environment
May 6th 2022ACOG
In this EdTalk, presented at the 2022 American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists' Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, Lisa Foglia, MD; Andrea L. Braden, MD; and Catherine Cansino, MD, MPH, discuss strategies for improving diversity and equity within obstetrics and gynecology.
Recharging women’s sexual health: Taking back female sexual function
May 6th 2022ACOG
At the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists’ 2022 Annual Scientific and Clinical Meeting, Lyndsey Harper, MD, FACOG, IF, and Laurie Mintz, PhD, explained how ob-gyns can help women take charge of their sexual function and how to address internalized shame, medical contributors to sexual dysfunction, and suggestions when considering a treatment plan for your patients.
Data still hazy for immediate postpartum hormonal contraception and postpartum depression
May 6th 2022ACOG
A recent study presented at the 2022 American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists' Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting found that there was neither a decreased nor increased risk for postpartum depression in patients who received hormonal contraception due to insufficient evidence.
ACOG 2022 has officially begun: What to expect from the Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting
May 6th 2022ACOG
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists begins their Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting (ACSM) today, which will continue until Sunday, May 8, 2022 in San Diego, California. Follow along for coverage.
Supporting transgender and gender-expansive individuals in reproductive health care
February 4th 2022SMFM
At the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s 42nd Annual Meeting, a roundtable discussion explored ways to promote inclusivity and support transgender and gender-expansive individuals in the women’s health space.
Immunotherapy approvals shine light on need for molecular testing in endometrial cancer
February 1st 2022SGO
Sarah Lee, MD, MBA, discusses the use of checkpoint inhibitors in endometrial cancer, research regarding the association between MSI-H, dMMR, and TMB-H disease, and the importance of broad molecular testing to ensure all eligible patients are appropriately matched to immunotherapeutic options.
Secondary cytoreductive surgery in recurrent ovarian cancer
SGO
Amer Karam, MD, discusses the role of secondary cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer and the need for careful patient selection, plus the results from 3 clinical trials and the key differences between these efforts.