Morgan Ebert, Managing Editor

The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted to review the supplemental New Drug Application for Myfembree for the potential treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids for up to 2 years.

From COVID-19 to climate change to vulvovaginal candidiasis, the annual meeting offered something for everyone.

Bassem Maximos, MD, MPH, FACOG, discusses 2 recent studies investigating nonhormomal contraceptive gel Phexxi (Evofem Biosciences) for the potential treatment of UTIs and improvement in sexual satisfaction.

Tracy MacNeal, president and CEO of Materna Medical, sits down to discuss the company's recently FDA-cleared Milli Vaginal Dilator for vaginismus and associated dyspareunia, as well as a potential new use for the device currently being studied.

Erin Carey, MD, tackles the different methods for pain management in endometriosis during her presentation at the 2022 American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists' Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elizabeth Ruzzo, PhD, discusses the findings of a report published by the UNFPA, which found women were abandoning effective methods of contraception due to misinformation.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved oteseconazole (Vivjoa; Mycovia Pharmaceuticals) to reduce the incidence of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.

A look back at this week's news.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law, making performing an abortion a felony, punishable up to 10 years in prison.

In this episode of Pap Talk, Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, deep dives into the benefits of utilizing radio frequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of uterine fibroids, available RFA devices, and disparities in the condition.

These data build upon previous topline results announced in January 2022.

A recent study found overweight status in midlife, compared to normal body mass index, was linked to a higher burden of morbidity and greater proportion of life lived with morbidity.

Astellas announced positive data from its study investigating the long-term safety of fezolinetant for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause.

Greg Marchand, MD, talks about his recently published article evaluating the underused potential of combined laparoscopic salpingectomy and endometrial ablation for treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding and desired sterilization.

An oral abstract presentation at SMFM’s 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting explored cfDNA testing and participants’ knowledge and willingness of genetic data sharing.

In this exclusive video interview, Michal Elovitz, MD, chief medical advisor at Mirvie, discusses the latest data from the RNA testing platform in predicting preterm birth at the SMFM 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting.

Researchers presented their oral abstract on the association between lactation and the gut microbiome during the SMFM 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting.

Maneesh Jain, CEO and co-founder of Mirvie, a proprietary RNA platform that uses blood samples to predict pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, sits down with Contemporary OB/GYN to discuss the potential of the test.

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine has announced its upcoming 2022 annual meeting will now be virtual.

Check out the latest updates and coverage from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists’ 50th Global Congress on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Daré Bioscience announces the US Food and Drug Administration has approved their clindamycin phosphate (Xaciato) vaginal gel for bacterial vaginosis.

Devin Garza, MD, HCA, provided strategies on how to perform a successful myomectomy at AAGL’s 50th Global Congress on MIGS in Austin, Texas.

Marcello Ceccaroni, MD, PhD, compared how the revolution of rock and roll relates to the revolution of laparoscopic surgery in his AAGL MED Talk at AAGL's 50th Global Congress on MIGS in Austin, Texas.

In a panel discussion at AAGL’s 50th Global Congress on MIGS, in Austin, Texas, Kimberly Kho, MD, MPH, along with Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, and Craig Sobolewski, MD, discussed utilizing radiofrequency ablation for treatment of uterine fibroids.

Mauricio S. Abrão, MD, PhD, announced the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists is introducing new classifications for endometriosis.