American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Ovarian cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to prevent and detect. Because there is currently no effective screening test and symptoms can be vague, it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage making it hard to treat. But a major shift in our understanding of the disease is changing what’s possible. Researchers have learned that most ovarian cancers begin in the fallopian tubes. By removing the fallopian tubes in a procedure called salpingectomy, a person’s lifetime risk of ovarian cancer can be reduced by nearly 80%. For the latest installment of ACOG's Gamechangers series, we spoke with David Shalowitz, MD, FACOG, a gynecologic oncologist and co-author of ACOG's updated guidance on salpingectomy, about how the procedure is transforming cancer prevention and helping reduce the burden of ovarian cancer. Watch Dr. Shalowitz’s full interview to learn more: https://bit.ly/4z43vcE

This week, several ACOG members attended a workshop convened by the Milken Institute’s Women’s Health Network in Washington, D.C. to talk about coverage and payment policies for menopause-related health conditions. Cheryl B. Iglesia, MD, FACOG, FACS, spoke on a panel about translating clinical priorities into payment policy to expand access to evidence-based care. We’re proud to see ACOG’s mission and members represented in such a powerful gathering of innovators that will move the conversation forward on ensuring access to treatment for menopause. #MIWomensHealthNetwork

Sleep disruption is one of the most prevalent symptoms patients report during the menopause transition. Difficulty falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and early morning awakenings can significantly impair overall quality of life. A recently published Narrative Review in ACOG’s Green Journal dives into the ways in which sleep disruptions present during the menopause transition and underscores the need for personalized, patient-centered care. As we close out Perimenopause Awareness Month, take a closer look at the way sleep issues may affect your patients in perimenopause and beyond to help inform your approach to treating them: https://bit.ly/4yt04fU

ACOG joins the Society for Women’s Health Research, the Women First Research Coalition, and nearly 70 other endorsing organizations in calling on Congress to invest $20 billion over 10 years to close the women’s health gap. The National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap is a bipartisan framework that would ensure better coordination of women’s health research, improve access to evidence-based care, and advance long-term prevention efforts. Take action with us today! Tell your members of Congress that you support this framework and ask them to do the same: https://bit.ly/4hCF4Ms

Want to know what ACOG is doing for you ahead of midterm elections? Watch this update on our recent advocacy activities from ACOG President Camille A. C., MD, MPH, CPE, FACOG. In this video, Dr. Clare shares which issues we’ve been championing on our members’ behalf, including stopping payment cuts, strengthening the workforce, and improving rural provision of care. Watch to the end to find out how you can get involved and make your voice heard on behalf of yourself, your patients, and your profession.

This #WomenInMedicineMonth 2026, we uplift the women physicians and scientists of yesterday and today who are laying the foundation for tomorrow’s great scientific advances—and for the women who will drive them. Join us in recognizing the women around you who are moving science forward.

Looking for new perspectives on delivery of care in resource-limited environments? Discover how University of Colorado’s rural medical education program prepares students for rural practice, lessons learned about strengthening the rural workforce, and what takeaways you might be able to apply to rural communities in your area. Register today for the upcoming webinar in ACOG’s Critical Access and Rural Health Learning Collaborative webinar series to hear about key factors for success from experts with firsthand experience: https://bit.ly/4hrtxj1

Yesterday, ACOG CEO Sandra Elaine Brooks, MD, MBA FACOG FACS, lent her expertise as a physician to a congressional briefing on perimenopause and menopause. She called on Congress to expand insurance coverage to include menopause treatments, invest in women’s health research, and support clinician education and training so that physicians can be better prepared to help patients navigate the menopause transition. Untreated menopause symptoms can affect physical health, emotional well-being, workplace productivity, and long-term health outcomes. With women now spending roughly one-third of their lives in the postmenopausal stage, making menopause care accessible is vital. Everyone should be able to access trusted, evidence-based information; qualified clinicians; and appropriate treatments to support them through menopause regardless of where they live, what insurance they have, or how much they earn. We’re urging policy makers to take action and help reduce barriers to evidence-based care. Join us in this call to action by urging your member of Congress to support the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act: https://bit.ly/4h1rxyU