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FAQ: What you need to know about ACOG's new maternal immunization schedule
Carrie Carda, MD, on peptide therapy for PMOS, endometriosis, and fertility
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Pap Talk S4E15: MIRA surgical system for hysterectomy with Jean Dubuisson, MD, PhD
In this episode of Pap Talk, Jean Dubuisson, MD, PhD, discusses the first successful hysterectomy performed using the MIRA surgical system.
Bonus episode: Alternatives to hysterectomy & uterine-preserving options for fibroids, part 2
This is part 2 of a 2-part series. In this bonus episode of Pap Talk, get an exclusive recap of Kimberly Kho, MD's presentation from AAGL 2022 on alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.
Bonus episode: Alternatives to hysterectomy & uterine-preserving options for fibroids, part 1
This is part 1 of a 2-part series. In this bonus episode of Pap Talk, get an exclusive recap of Kimberly Kho, MD's presentation from AAGL 2022 on alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.
Recap on reproductive rights with David Hackney, MD, MS
In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.
Pap Talk: Bonus episode S4E11: EMIGS with Dr. Nash Moawad
In this bonus episode, Nash Moawad, MD, MS, FACOG, FACS, sits down to discuss the recent standardization of Essentials of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS) training program for minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons and how it's shaping the way this subspecialty delivers care.
Pap Talk S4E10: 2023 women's health outlook
In this episode of Pap Talk, Alison Cowan, MD, discusses her predictions for women's health trends in 2023.
Pap Talk: The impact of environmental exposures on women's health
From safe baby products to helping your patients become educated consumers, Huffling's insights are valuable across practices.
Pap Talk: Medications for early pregnancy loss with Amy Levi, CNM, WHNP-BC, FACNM, FAAN
Amy Levi, CNM, WHNP-BC, FACNM, FAAN, Albers Endowed Professor of Midwifery at the University of New Mexico College of Nursing, sits down to discuss her presentation at the NPWH 25th Annual Premier Women's Healthcare Conference on medications for early pregnancy loss.
Pap Talk: Medications for early pregnancy loss
In this episode of Pap Talk, Amy Levi, CNM, WHNP-BC, FACNM, FAAN, Albers Endowed Professor of Midwifery at the University of New Mexico College of Nursing, sits down to discuss her presentation at the NPWH 25th Annual Premier Women's Healthcare Conference on medications for early pregnancy loss.
Vaginismus: Managing a Misunderstood and Underdiagnosed Condition
Tune into this valuable discussion with host Scott Kober and experts Rachel Pope, MD, MPH, and Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, as they highlight the overall impact of vaginismus and discuss strategies to combat its effects on women who are diagnosed the condition.
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Alexis Totaro, MSN, RN, WHNP-c, CARN-AP, explains how to assess a struggling postpartum patient and execute a clinician-to-clinician warm handoff when escalation is needed.
Peptides are highly specific signaling molecules with a heterogeneous evidence base; clinical application in women's health is most established through metabolic pathways, according to Carrie Carda, MD, MMS, MHS.
Missed the rollout of ACOG's 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule? This FAQ breaks down everything clinicians need to know about the new guidance.
Alexis Totaro, MSN, RN, WHNP-c, CARN-AP, outlines the criteria guiding the choice between outpatient counseling and emergency psychiatric care in the postpartum period.
Alexis Totaro, MSN, RN, WHNP-c, CARN-AP, explains how sleep behavior helps distinguish normal postpartum deprivation from an emerging psychiatric concern, and how to screen for psychosis.
Comprehensive, trend-based hormone testing grounded in patient history offers a more complete clinical picture than isolated screening—but no panel replaces the symptom conversation, says Carrie Carda, MD, MMS, MHS.
ACOG updated guidance now recommends routine bilateral salpingectomy at hysterectomy and other surgeries to prevent ovarian cancer.
Alexis Totaro, MSN, RN, WHNP-c, CARN-AP, explains that the clinical exam and knowledge of a patient's baseline are essential to catching early signs of postpartum psychosis and depression.
With brexanolone withdrawn in 2025, zuranolone leads PPD treatment as luvesilocin and LPCN 1154 advance in trials.
A new study finds a 14.9% recurrence risk for severe hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
A new study finds cesarean delivery occurred in 42.5% of pregnancies with a life-limiting fetal diagnosis.
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Rachel Meislin, MD, explains that anti-inflammatory reliever and maintenance strategies are standard in pulmonology and ob-gyns should recognize rather than disrupt them.
Bladder symptoms during IVF carry systemic diagnostic cues, and integrating bladder health screening and pelvic floor referrals into routine IVF consultation—before symptoms develop—improves patient outcomes, according to Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C.
Rachel Meislin, MD, describes a structured asthma assessment that evaluates comorbidities, triggers, and adherence together.
A 20-year PMSS analysis identifies cardiovascular conditions as the leading cause of pregnancy-related death.
Rachel Meislin, MD, explains that uncontrolled asthma, not its diagnosis or treatment, drives adverse pregnancy outcomes, framing disease control as a fetal-protective strategy.
Livi was cleared by the FDA on March 24, 2026 as a novel device to support vaginal health.
This review examines labial agglutination in prepubescent girls, covering etiology, diagnosis, and conservative, education-focused management strategies.
Liz Miracle, PT, MPT, WCS, discusses clinician-identified advantages of virtual pelvic health care, including access, psychological safety, and in-home assessment.
Over 27% of OUD pregnancies had no HCV testing, and only 9.7% with active infection received postpartum DAAs.
Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, discusses raising awareness of at-home HPV self-collection and identifying appropriate candidates as the option rolls out in the US.
TMP-SMX was linked to higher UTI treatment failure vs. nitrofurantoin and fosfomycin in postmenopausal women.
Post-retrieval urinary symptoms often reflect physiologic changes rather than infection; urinalysis and culture should precede antibiotic prescribing, says Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C.
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Mark N. Simon, MD, MMM, discusses the clinical risks tied to maternity care deserts and longer travel times following new March of Dimes data.
“Primary care physicians, who traditionally have referred out for speculum exams, can now offer self-collection during routine appointments or problem visits, preventing missed opportunities for patient preventive care,” said Andrews.
A new cohort study links estrogen-only MHT use to reduced Alzheimer disease pathology.
Liz Miracle, PT, MPT, WCS, argues that ACOG Committee Opinion No. 736, which supports non-office postpartum assessment, applies equally to virtual pelvic floor physical therapy.
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A new LifeStance survey finds many women are unaware that perimenopause can affect mental health.
One in 3 counties in the United States remain maternity care deserts as 96 L&D closures compound access gaps, per March of Dimes.
Women with type 2 diabetes reported more and worse menopause symptoms, especially in the postmenopause stage.