Stories from ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

  1. Ob-Gyns: Prepare to Treat Transgender Patients

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Nov 21, 2011

    To address the significant health care disparities of transgender individuals and to improve their access to care, ob-gyns should prepare to provide routine treatment and screening or refer them to other physicians, according to The American College of Obstetricians and… Full Story »

  2. Fight Prematurity with Awareness, Longer Pregnancies Ob-Gyns Say

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Nov 2, 2011

    Prematurity is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality in the US. While many preterm births are spontaneous, some babies that could be born at full-term are delivered early. During National Prematurity Awareness Month in November, The American College… Full Story »

  3. Vulvar Precancer Cases Increase More Than Fourfold: Ob-Gyns Issue Treatment Recommendations

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Oct 20, 2011

    Women diagnosed with vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) should be treated with surgery, laser ablation, or medical therapy, according to a new Committee Opinion issued jointly today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) and The American Society… Full Story »

  4. During Flu Season, Immunization Is the Best Defense

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Oct 12, 2011

    The seasonal flu can be unpredictable, but when it comes to staying healthy during flu season, annual flu vaccination is a win-win. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) reminds all women to schedule an annual flu shot… Full Story »

  5. New SCOPE Program Makes Patient Safety a Priority No Matter the Setting

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Oct 3, 2011

    In an effort to enhance patient safety in the office setting, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has launched the pilot stage of its new Safety Certification for Outpatient Practice Excellence (SCOPE) initiative. SCOPE is the first women's… Full Story »

  6. Spotlight on Breast Cancer: A Focus on Prevention, Early Detection During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Oct 3, 2011

    Breast cancer consistently tops the list of health concerns for many women and fear of developing the disease can be a tremendous source of anxiety. Fortunately, preventive measures can reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer and early detection can… Full Story »

  7. September is Menopause Awareness Month

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Sep 14, 2011

    As the nation's leading group of physicians providing health care for women throughout their lifespan, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is pleased to support Menopause Awareness Month. ACOG encourages women to educate themselves about their midlife health… Full Story »

  8. Expedited Partner Therapy Recommended to Prevent STI Reinfection

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Aug 22, 2011

    Ob-gyns are encouraged to prescribe antibiotics for the male partners of their female patients diagnosed with chlamydia or gonorrhea to reduce the high reinfection rate, says The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) in a new Committee Opinion… Full Story »

  9. New Recommendations to Prevent Blood Clots During Cesarean Deliveries Issued

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Aug 22, 2011

    In an effort to reduce maternal mortality due to blood clots--a leading cause of maternal death in the US--The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) now recommends that all women having a cesarean delivery receive preventive intervention at… Full Story »

  10. ACOG Applauds HHS for Requiring Insurance Coverage of Key Women's Preventive Health Services

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Aug 1, 2011

    The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) applauds the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the prompt acceptance of the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recent recommendations that require new health insurance plans to cover vital women's preventive… Full Story »

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