http://www.acog.org Latest News Releases from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists en-us 720 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Copyright 2008, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Obstetrics & Gynecolgy Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST Women should have their first cervical cancer screening at age 21 and can be rescreened less frequently than previously recommended, according to newly revised evidence-based guidelines issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and published in the December issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Most women younger than 30 should undergo cervical screening once every two years instead of annually, and those age 30 and older can be rescreened once every three years. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr11-20-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release In response to today's US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) statement that recommends against routine mammography screening for women in their 40s and recommends screening only once every two years for women ages 50 to 74, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) maintains its current advice that women in their 40s continue mammography screening every one to two years and women age 50 or older continue annual screening. The USPSTF revised recommendations are published in the November 17, 2009, issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr11-16-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) joins the nation's leading cancer advocacy groups in a televised holiday entertainment variety special and education initiative called Kaleidoscope, aimed at recognizing women and the key role they play in the battle against cancer--as patients, caregivers, and advocates. The campaign's mission is to help foster proactive health decision-making among women and to celebrate survivorship. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:25:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr11-12-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) joins forces today with the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging pregnant women to be vaccinated against both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:10:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-22-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Vaginal hysterectomy is the safest and most cost-effective method to remove the uterus for noncancerous reasons, according to a new Committee Opinion released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and published in the November issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. In general, based on the medical evidence, vaginal hysterectomy is associated with better outcomes and fewer complications than either laparoscopic or abdominal hysterectomy. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:50:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-21-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release As long as pregnant women don't have any obstetric or other medical complications, they can follow the same precautions for air travel as the general population and fly safely, according to a revised Committee Opinion released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and published in the October issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-21-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release As the negative state of the medical liability environment continues, ob-gyns across the US are forced to make changes to their practice that ultimately hurt patients, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 2009 Survey on Professional Liability. More than 63% of ob-gyns report making changes to their practice due to the risk or fear of liability claims or litigation; 60% have made changes to their practice because liability insurance is either unavailable or unaffordable. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:25:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-11-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Pregnant women with depression face complicated treatment decisions because of the risks associated with both untreated depression and the use of antidepressants. A new report from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) attempts to help doctors and patients weigh the risks and benefits of various treatment options. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-21-09-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Women in labor may be allowed to quench their thirst with more than just the standard allowance of ice chips, according to a new Committee Opinion released today from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Although the guidelines on prohibiting solid food while in labor or before scheduled cesarean surgery remain the same, ACOG says that women with uncomplicated labor, as well as uncomplicated patients undergoing a planned cesarean, may drink modest amounts of clear liquids during labor if they wish. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-21-09-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Revised guidelines on when and how to induce labor in pregnant women were issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The guidelines provide physicians with guidance regarding which induction methods may be most appropriate under particular circumstances, as well as the safety requirements, and risks and benefits of the different methods. ACOG's Practice Bulletin "Induction of Labor" is published in the August 2009 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:40:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-21-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of a new one-pill formulation of the emergency contraceptive Plan B represents a positive step forward for women's health, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The new formulation of emergency contraception (EC), called Plan B One-Step, will simplify this important pregnancy prevention treatment. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-15-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Refinements of the definitions, classifications, and interpretations of fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring methods were issued today in new guidelines released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The objective of the guidelines is to reduce the inconsistent use of common terminology and the wide variability that sometimes occurs in FHR interpretations. ACOG's Practice Bulletin, published in the July 2009 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, supports the recommendations of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child and Health Development workshop* on electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) held in April 2008. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:20:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr06-22-09-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has launched a new website devoted to women who are approaching or going through menopause to provide them with the necessary information they need to make informed decisions about their health. The ACOG-sponsored website can be found at http://pause.acog.org. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:20:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr06-22-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) finds the murder of George Tiller, MD, deplorable and tragic. There is no excuse, no explanation, and no justification for this brutal slaying of a courageous and honorable physician who provided safe and legal reproductive health care to women who otherwise might not have received it. It is especially chilling and deeply disturbing that this violence has occurred at a time when the leaders of this country are committed to finding a common ground in the abortion debate. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:40:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr06-01-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Today Gerald F. Joseph Jr, MD, of Louisiana, became the 60th president of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), based in Washington, DC. During his inaugural speech at ACOG's Annual Clinical Meeting, Dr. Joseph announced that postpartum depression is the theme of his presidential initiative. Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-06-09-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release A growing number of ob-gyns are adding minimally invasive robotic surgery to their skill set to perform hysterectomies, myomectomies, vaginal prolapse repair, cancer removal, and other gynecologic procedures, according to two experts today at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 57th Annual Clinical Meeting. Patients are increasingly seeking out less-invasive treatment alternatives, including robotic options. Robotic surgery, when used appropriately, benefits both physicians and patients because it reduces blood loss, is less invasive, and shortens hospital stays and recovery times compared with traditional surgery. Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-06-09-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Today The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) announced the election of Richard N. Waldman, MD, of New York, as President Elect; J. Craig Strafford, MD, MPH, of Ohio, as Vice President; Kevin C. Kiley, MD, of New York, as Treasurer; Ramon A. Suarez, MD, of Georgia, as Assistant Secretary; and May Hsieh Blanchard, MD, of Maryland, as Fellow-at-Large at ACOG's 57th Annual Clinical Meeting. They will assume their respective offices on May 7, 2009. Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-06-09-3.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release As a result of the economy, women are delaying pregnancy as well as their annual well-woman exam, according to a new Gallup Organization survey conducted for The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). These significant trends attest to the toll that the economy is taking on women's reproductive health, yet it is not clear whether there will be long-term health consequences for women, according to ob-gyns. Tue, 05 May 2009 16:55:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-05-09-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) awarded the 2008-09 Donald F. Richardson Memorial Prize Paper Awards to ACOG Junior Fellows Sharai C. Amaya, MD, for her research paper "Dietary Impact on Endometriosis: A Closer Look at the Active Ingredients of Red Wine and Soy," and Anthony N. Imudia, MD, for his research paper "Retrieval of Trophoblast Cells from the Cervical Canal for Prediction of Abnormal Pregnancy." Dr. Amaya is a fourth-year ob-gyn resident at Greenville Hospital in Greenville, SC, and Dr. Imudia is a third-year ob-gyn resident at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. Both physicians presented their papers today at ACOG's 57th Annual Clinical Meeting. Tue, 05 May 2009 16:55:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-05-09-3.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today announced its support of the Women's Health Insurance Fairness Act of 2009, a bill introduced by Senator John Kerry (D-MA) to ensure women receive equitable insurance coverage in health care reform. Tue, 05 May 2009 16:55:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-05-09-2.pdf communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release "We women need to take control of our bodies and become medical consumers. We must become better partners with our physicians and learn the early warning symptoms of the cancers that could affect us," said Fran Drescher today during the opening ceremonies of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 57th Annual Clinical Meeting. "I feel like I got famous, I got cancer, and I lived to talk about it," Ms. Drescher said. "So I'm talking. I don't want what happened to me to happen to others." Mon, 04 May 2009 19:20:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-04-09-5.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release With Mother's Day approaching, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reminds women to take the time to focus on their own health. As partners in women's health, ob-gyns are aware of how women often tend to their children, parents, significant others, and even pets, while taking a "back-burner" attitude when it comes to their own wellness. Mon, 04 May 2009 19:20:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-04-09-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release With births to adolescents in the US on the rise for the second year in a row, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reaffirms its position that every teen should be provided with comprehensive, scientifically accurate sex education and that access to contraception services should be available to all teens. ACOG supports the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy on May 6, 2009, and other efforts to draw attention to and reduce the rate of teen pregnancy. Mon, 04 May 2009 19:20:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-04-09-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Preventing medical errors by changing the culture of medicine is challenging but necessary, according to patient safety expert Robert M. Wachter, MD, who spoke today during The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 57th Annual Clinical Meeting. Dr. Wachter illustrated practical solutions to help ob-gyns prevent medical errors in both the hospital and private practice and described how aviation offers some useful lessons in this pursuit. Mon, 04 May 2009 19:20:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-04-09-3.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release "Mothers are the backbones of communities. When they die, children become orphaned, families are fragmented," said Jean Chamberlain Froese, MD, today during the President's Program at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 57th Annual Clinical Meeting. Although making pregnancy and childbirth safer in countries where maternal mortality is extraordinarily high can seem like a daunting task, employing practical solutions is possible to improve maternal health and pregnancy outcomes, according to Dr. Froese. Mon, 04 May 2009 19:20:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-04-09-4.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The following awards were presented today during ACOG's 57th Annual Clinical Meeting, held May 2-May 6, 2009. Sun, 03 May 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-03-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) lauds the recent ruling by the Federal District Court in New York ordering the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make emergency contraception (EC) available without a prescription to women younger than age 18. This ruling reinforces ACOG's long-held position that there is no scientific or medical reason to impose an age restriction for over-the-counter (OTC) availability of EC because it is safe and effective for adolescents and women of all ages. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr04-08-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Obstetrician-gynecologists from around the country and internationally will convene in Chicago to present their research findings at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 57th Annual Clinical Meeting. The latest unpublished research on a wide range of women's health, including contraception, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, infectious diseases, gynecologic oncology, menopause, primary care, and urogynecology, will be unveiled in oral presentations and poster abstracts at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center, Monday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 5. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr04-07-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Evaluating a patient's risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome is an important first step in cancer prevention and early detection and should be a routine part of ob-gyn practice. Those who are likely to have the syndrome should be referred for further assessment to a clinician with expertise in genetics, according to a new Practice Bulletin jointly released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists. The new document also provides information on how to counsel patients with hereditary risk in cancer prevention and how to perform surgical removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes in this population. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:25:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr03-20-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release An estimated 47 million people in the US are uninsured, and every 24 minutes, an uninsured American dies because adequate health care is out of reach. With the economy in recession and some of the worst job losses seen in decades, the number of uninsured is projected to skyrocket to more than 54 million by 2019. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:25:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr03-20-09-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Approximately 1 out of every 160 deliveries in the US ends in stillbirth--a devastating experience for women and their families--yet its causes remain poorly understood. In an effort to help prevent stillbirths by improving the understanding of its risk factors and causes, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today issued a new Practice Bulletin for ob-gyns on the clinical management of stillbirths. The guidelines, published in the March issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, review what is known about stillbirth and highlight the importance of uniform data collection. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:40:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-20-09-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Lack of access to adequate women's health care puts rural women in the US at a greatly increased risk of poor health outcomes compared with women in urban areas. The physician shortage in rural areas, limited resources at small community hospitals, and patient factors such as lack of insurance or the need to travel long distances to receive care all contribute to major disparities that rural women face, according to a Committee Opinion released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:25:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-20-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today applauds Senator Debbie Stabenow and Representative Jan Schakowsky for introducing legislation that calls on Congress and President Obama to enact health care reform that fully addresses the health care needs of women. The resolution is based on ACOG's Health Care for Women, Health Care for All campaign. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:20:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-11-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release In response to recent media attention being given to so-called bioidentical hormones, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reiterates its position that there is no scientific evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of compounded bioidentical hormones. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-03-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) joins more than 100 organizations representing immigrants' rights, women's rights, public health, medicine, and reproductive justice in urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to remove the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine from the list of required vaccinations for female immigrants seeking permanent residence or entry to the US. ACOG also supports the request that the CDC direct the US Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services to suspend the HPV vaccination requirement for immigrants seeking to adjust their immigration status or to obtain visas to the US. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:55:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-02-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Misoprostol is a safe and cost-effective way to provide women with postabortion care services, especially in less developed countries where obstacles to timely health care remain and maternal mortality due to incomplete abortion and miscarriage is high. According to a new Committee Opinion published today, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supports the increased availability and use of misoprostol as a first-line method for providing immediate postabortion care services and reducing maternal mortality. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:15:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr01-26-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Today The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a position in full support of same-sex couples receiving the same federal and state legal protections enjoyed by heterosexual married couples. ACOG endorses equitable treatment for lesbian women and their families because it is important for both direct and indirect health care needs. Whether lesbian couples ultimately receive full legal protections through civil marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership is secondary to their gaining the same federal and state rights and protections automatically afforded married heterosexuals. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:20:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr01-23-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with mostly preventable health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Research shows that these diseases could be avoided, held at bay, or improved through healthy living, routine screenings, and doctor's visits. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr01-05-09.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Today's regulation issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the guise of 'protecting' the conscience of health care providers, is yet another reminder of the outgoing administration's implicit contempt for women's right to accurate and complete reproductive health information and legal medical procedures. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr12-18-08.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Drug and alcohol abuse is a major health problem for American women, cutting across all income levels, ages, and races/ethnicities. In a committee opinion issued today, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is calling for ob-gyns to ask all of their patients about drug and alcohol use and to help women get the help they need. Although time constraints, unfamiliarity with treatment resources, poor reimbursement, and legal reporting requirements are all legitimate concerns, substance abuse is a medical issue and a physician's responsibility. Universal substance abuse screening can be as simple as adding a few questions to a standard patient intake form. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:10:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr12-12-08.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Smoking and tobacco use are the leading cause of preventable death in the US. An estimated 438,000 people in the US die prematurely from smoking or secondhand smoke exposure, with an additional 8.6 million having a serious illness caused by smoking. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages women who smoke to take advantage of available resources, pick a quit day, and start making steps toward kicking the habit. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr11-03-08.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has joined forces with the nation's leading cancer advocacy groups in a landmark television event and education initiative, Frosted Pink with a Twist, dedicated to raising awareness of cancers primarily affecting women. Today, one in three women in the US will develop cancer in her lifetime. The nationally televised program is part of a multimedia campaign to inspire action, celebrate survivorship, and encourage women to become advocates for their health in the fight against cancer. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:55:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-08-08.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reminds women, including those who are pregnant, to get their annual vaccination for the upcoming influenza (flu) season which runs from October through mid-May in the US. According to ACOG, flu vaccination should be a routine part of prenatal care, and the ideal time to vaccinate pregnant women is October and November. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:55:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-01-08-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) will again serve as a national co-sponsor for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). ACOG is proud to work with NBCAM and other organizations at the forefront of women's health and breast cancer research to offer educational resources and services to help women prevent, detect, manage, and treat the disease. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:55:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-01-08-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a new regulation proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could limit women's access to appropriate, complete, and accurate reproductive health information and services and seriously jeopardize the doctor-patient relationship. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:15:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-25-08.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is pleased to announce its partnership with ABC's Frosted Pink with a Twist, a unique television special that will bring together the 2008 US women's Olympic gymnasts with today's top music stars and a host of celebrities to raise awareness of cancers primarily affecting women. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-15-08.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Concerns about the effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)--the contraceptive shot--on bone mineral density (BMD) should not prevent clinicians from prescribing this method of contraception nor should its use be limited to two years, according to a new Committee Opinion released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Though DMPA has a known link to BMD loss, studies show that most of the loss is temporary and is similar to the BMD loss caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-01-08-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release When counseling patients about preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), it's important for physicians to ask direct questions about both intercourse and noncoital sexual activity, according to a new Committee Opinion issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-01-08-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Ob-gyns should routinely screen all women between the ages of 19 and 64 for HIV, regardless of their risk factors, according to a Committee Opinion, Routine Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening, issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Implementation of this screening recommendation will be a dramatic shift for some ob-gyn practices, especially those that are currently testing only pregnant patients, patients at high risk, and/or upon patient request. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:15:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-01-08-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Calling attention to the disproportionate effect that HIV/AIDS has on minority women in the US, particularly blacks and Hispanics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today issued a new Committee Opinion, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Women of Color. While all women should be screened for HIV, physicians and their patients must be aware that women of color are disproportionately affected by the disease. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:15:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-01-08-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release As featured on the cover of pause magazine, Fran Drescher tells women in an accompanying profile, "Once you wake up and smell the coffee, it's hard to go back to sleep." The actress, best known for her role as Miss Fine on "The Nanny," is a tireless advocate for raising awareness of women's cancers and is herself a cancer survivor. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-02-08.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release ACOG Today, the official newsletter of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), recently received the highest award for association newsletters in a national competition. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:15:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr06-24-08.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Advocating solely for tort reform in the legislative arena does not get to the root of the medical liability crisis, according to Richard Boothman, JD, chief risk officer for the University of Michigan Health Systems, who presented the 6th Scientific Session--The Donald F. Richardson International Symposium, "Medical Malpractice Reform: Beyond Caps"--today at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting. Moreover, Mr. Boothman contends, the health care system needs to address the reason that patients sue doctors in the first place and focus on key patient safety and communication issues. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:15:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-06-08-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The intrauterine device (IUD) isn't just an effective contraceptive, it also provides some protection against endometrial cancer, according to David A. Grimes, MD, of Chapel Hill, NC, who presented the 3rd Current Issues Update - "New Uses for IUDs: Contraception and Beyond" today at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:15:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-06-08-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Spiraling health care costs and the imperative to improve patient safety and quality performance represent the most important issues on the US health care agenda, according to Gail Wilensky, PhD, a leading health care economist, who delivered the Samuel A. Cosgrove Memorial Lecture, "The Future of Health Care," during the opening session of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting. Mon, 05 May 2008 13:25:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-05-08-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release New advances in reproductive technology have pushed medical diagnostics to both theoretical and practical limits, according to Mark Hughes, MD, PhD, director of Genesis Genetics Institute in Detroit and director of the Applied Genomics Technology Center of Michigan, who spoke today at the opening session of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting. Mon, 05 May 2008 13:25:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-05-08-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) urges Congress to shift funding from abstinence-only sex education to comprehensive, age-appropriate programs for all teens, and advocates access to contraceptive services for all reproductive-age women. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-01-08-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release With Mother's Day approaching, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reminds women to take the time to focus on themselves. As partners in women's health, ob-gyns are aware of how women often tend their children, parents, significant others, and even pets while taking a "back burner" attitude when it comes to their own wellness. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-01-08-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Women of childbearing age in the US are disproportionately more likely to not have health insurance, resulting in serious consequences to their personal health and endangering their ability to manage the health of their families, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr04-24-08.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The recent news story "Can Pregnant Women Drink Alcohol in Moderation?", which aired on ABC's Good Morning America Weekend, has created tremendous confusion among women about the safety of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly urges women not to ignore the public health warnings associated with consuming alcohol while pregnant. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:15:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-06-08-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reiterates its long-standing opposition to home births. While childbirth is a normal physiologic process that most women experience without problems, monitoring of both the woman and the fetus during labor and delivery in a hospital or accredited birthing center is essential because complications can arise with little or no warning even among women with low-risk pregnancies. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:15:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-06-08-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Pregnant asthmatic women should continue to use their asthma medication in the lowest dose possible to manage symptoms during pregnancy, according to a new Practice Bulletin released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Women with moderate or severe asthma should also be monitored throughout pregnancy for fetal growth restriction and signs of preterm birth. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-01-08-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Physicians should give balanced information to their pregnant patients who are considering cord blood banking, presenting both the advantages and disadvantages of public vs. private cord blood banks, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in a revised Committee Opinion published today in the February issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. ACOG also advises physicians who recruit patients for for-profit cord blood banking to disclose their financial interests or other potential conflicts of interest to pregnant women and their families. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-01-08-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release All obstetrician-gynecologists should evaluate the effects that fatigue may have on their ability to care for patients and adjust their workloads, work hours, and time commitments when feasible to avoid fatigue when caring for patients, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In its ongoing commitment to patient safety, ACOG released the new opinion today in the February issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Although there are few published studies on the effects of fatigue on physicians, there is increasing awareness that fatigue, even partial sleep deprivation, impairs performance. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-01-08-3.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Supracervical hysterectomy, a surgical technique that removes the uterus while leaving the cervix intact, does not have clear benefits over total hysterectomy in women with non-cancerous disease and should not be recommended as a superior technique, according to a new Committee Opinion released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Current research does not show significant improvements in postsurgical outcomes for supracervical hysterectomy when compared with hysterectomies that remove both the uterus and the cervix. Women who choose the supracervical procedure are also at an increased risk for future problems with the retained cervix and may require additional surgery. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr11-01-07.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Nearly two-thirds of women (63%) mistakenly believe that if a typical woman has no family history of cancer, then she is at low risk for developing the disease, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In fact, most cancers occur in people with no family history of the disease. The ACOG survey data underscore the need for better education and understanding of the various steps women can take to prevent cancer and to detect it early. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-26-07-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release At a news briefing today, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) announced new recommendations emphasizing colonoscopy as the preferred method for colorectal cancer screening for both average-risk and high-risk women. ACOG is the first and only primary care organization to recommend colonoscopy as the preferred screening method for colorectal cancer. ACOG's new recommendations will be published in the November issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-26-07-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release In response to a debate over whether all pregnant women should be screened for subclinical hypothyroid disease, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today recommended against routine screening in a Committee Opinion in the October issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. ACOG says there is no evidence that identifying and treating pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism improves either maternal or infant outcomes. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-01-07-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release So-called "vaginal rejuvenation," "designer vaginoplasty," "revirgination," and "G-spot amplification" procedures are not medically indicated, nor is there documentation of their safety and effectiveness, said The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today in a new Committee Opinion published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Moreover, it is deceptive to give the impression that any of these procedures are accepted and routine surgical practices, according to ACOG. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-01-07-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today reiterated its position on the critical importance of including women in research trials. In a committee opinion issued in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, ACOG emphasized that allowing women to participate in research is absolutely vital to understanding how gender differences affect disease with the ultimate goal of improving women's health. Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-01-07-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release A woman should be able to request and obtain the oral contraceptive that she and her doctor decide best addresses her individual needs, according to a new committee opinion released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). If a physician or pharmacist switches a woman's OC prescription for cost, insurance coverage, compliance, or any other reason, she should always be notified. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-01-07-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Blood clots are a leading cause of disability and death in patients following surgery, despite medical advances in their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today issued updated evidence-based treatment recommendations to help reduce the incidence of this frequent, but often preventable, cause of death in gynecologic surgery patients. The recommendations detail the risk factors for developing blood clots among surgery patients as well as the treatments to help prevent them. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-01-07-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release There are unique ethical considerations when it comes to sterilization as a method of contraception because, unlike other methods, it is permanent and has far-reaching implications, according to a new Committee Opinion issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-01-07.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Today The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) announced a new education campaign aimed at reducing deaths from colorectal cancer among women. Colorectal cancer is the No. 2 cancer killer of adults in the US and the third leading cause of cancer death among women in the US, behind lung and breast cancers. Tue, 08 May 2007 15:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-08-07-3.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Ob-gyns today addressed the critical need for increased insurance coverage of contraceptive services for women in the US at a news conference during the 55th Annual Clinical Meeting of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Speakers discussed the barriers that impede many women from securing contraception and the crippling effect that unintended pregnancy can have on women and society. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-08-07-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Adolescents and young women are not being routinely screened for chlamydia, said experts today at a news briefing held during The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 55th Annual Clinical Meeting in San Diego. Each year an estimated 2 million cases of chlamydia go undiagnosed and untreated, leading to serious health consequences for women. More attention needs to be focused on getting adolescent girls and young women screened yearly for chlamydia. Tue, 08 May 2007 13:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-08-07-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Depression among pregnant women and new mothers is underdiagnosed and undertreated, according to leading obstetrician-gynecologists speaking at a news briefing today during the 55th Annual Clinical Meeting of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Addressing gaps in information about the signs of depression, screening practices, and treatment options is critical in ensuring that women with maternal depression receive adequate and proper medical care at a time when they are most vulnerable. Mon, 07 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-07-07-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Today experts addressed in further detail new screening guidelines for fetal chromosomal abnormalities at the 55th Annual Clinical Meeting of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In January 2007, ACOG revised its guidelines that now recommend offering fetal chromosomal screening to all pregnant women, regardless of age, because of improvements in low-risk, noninvasive screening methods. The experts reviewed what these new recommendations mean, in practical terms, for both women and physicians. Mon, 07 May 2007 12:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-07-07-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Despite the fact that the safety advantages of intact dilatation and evacuation (intact D&E) procedures are widely recognized--in medical texts, peer-reviewed studies, clinical practice, and in mainstream, medical care in the United States--the US Supreme Court today upheld the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr04-18-07.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Rapid technological developments in medical testing have increased the complexity of the decision-making process for both physicians and patients. In response, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists today issued a Committee Opinion, "Patient Testing: Ethical Issues in Selection and Counseling," that provides ethical guidance to obstetrician-gynecologists for decisions about ordering medical tests, counseling patients, and reporting test results. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr04-01-07-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, ob-gyns are encouraged to remind all of their patients age 50 and older to be screened for colorectal cancer. Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:30:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr03-01-07.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release New American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines on the prevention of heart disease in women released today identify a woman's individual risk of cardiovascular disease as either high risk, at risk, or optimal risk. Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:30:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-20-07.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release In an effort to help increase the rate of breastfeeding in the US, today The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a Committee Opinion, "Breastfeeding: Maternal and Infant Aspects," emphasizing ACOG's strong support for breastfeeding and urging ob-gyns, other health care professionals, hospitals, and employers to support women in choosing to breastfeed their infants. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:30:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-01-07-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Helping patients to choose the sex of their offspring to avoid serious sex-linked genetic disorders is considered ethical for doctors, but participating in sex selection for personal and family reasons, such as family balancing, is not, according to an opinion issued today by the Committee on Ethics of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:30:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr02-01-07-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release All pregnant women, regardless of their age, should be offered screening for Down syndrome, according to a new Practice Bulletin issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr01-02-07-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors for the treatment of depression during pregnancy should be individualized based on their respective risks and benefits, according to a new Committee Opinion issued by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) Committee on Obstetric Practice. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:15:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr12-01-06-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Recent recommendations for HIV screening, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, and preconception care are among those highlighted in the revised primary and preventive care periodic assessments recommended for women by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:15:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr12-01-06-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Increasing medical liability insurance premiums and the fear of lawsuits continue to force ob-gyns to change how they practice medicine, according to the latest medical liability survey conducted by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:30:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr11-03-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), along with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the March of Dimes, has issued a consumer document on fertility treatments and their associated risks for multiple pregnancy and premature birth. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-24-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Despite its proven track record, the Pill is still dogged by myths and misconceptions about its safety and efficacy, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), which convened experts in the field to address these concerns at a news conference today. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 10:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-03-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is pleased to serve as a national co-sponsor. ACOG supports NBCAM efforts to raise awareness about early detection and mammography screenings during October and throughout the year. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:15:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-02-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), along with the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP), today issued a new Committee Opinion on the diagnosis and treatment of vulvodynia, a frustrating and painful disorder for some women and often a complex and difficult problem for physicians to treat. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:15:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-29-06-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has filed an amicus brief in support of the challenges to the federal Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:45:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-22-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release In light of the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to approve over-the-counter (OTC) status for Plan B emergency contraception (EC) for women age 18 and older, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today emphasized the need for unimpeded access to EC for all women of reproductive age. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:15:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-24-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today released clinical recommendations for females ages 9 to 26 for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in advance of their publication in the September 2006 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-08-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Ultrasound is a safe and important tool in women's prenatal and gynecologic care, and Congress should not pass legislation that could delay women's access to diagnosis and treatment for basic health care needs, according to Douglas W. Laube, MD, MEd, president of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), who testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-18-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the nation's leading group of obstetrician-gynecologists dedicated to women's health, applauds the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for addressing the important health, economic, and societal consequences of preterm birth in the US in its report, "Preterm Birth: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention." Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-13-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release A lot has changed since 1997, the year The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) debuted Managing Menopause and the Years Beyond. Now called pause, the consumer magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special edition this month. Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-06-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reaffirms its recommendation that teenage girls first visit an ob-gyn between the ages of 13 and 15 in a new committee opinion published in the May 2006 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Tue, 09 May 2006 14:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-09-06-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Today experts addressed the growing controversy of "patient-choice" cesarean, recently dubbed "cesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR)," at a news briefing during The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 54th Annual Clinical Meeting in Washington, DC. Tue, 09 May 2006 09:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-08-06-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release From its Annual Clinical Meeting today, top leaders of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)-the preeminent authority on women's health-launched a new national campaign, Ask me., aimed at educating women about emergency contraception (EC) and encouraging them to get an advance prescription from their ob-gyn. Mon, 08 May 2006 14:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr05-08-06-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release A new study provides good news for women who've had a hysterectomy and take estrogen to alleviate their menopausal symptoms. Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:01:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr04-11-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Clinicians should use a less aggressive course of treatment for abnormal cervical cytology screening (Pap test) results and benign lesions in adolescents than they do in adult women, according to a new Committee Opinion from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr03-31-06-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The use of episiotomy during labor should be restricted, with physicians encouraged to use clinical judgment to decide when the procedure is necessary, according to a new Practice Bulletin published by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in the April issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:30:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr03-31-06-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are pleased to announce the publication of the first collaborative breastfeeding guide aimed at physicians. Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:00:00 EDT http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr01-25-06.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release There is no scientific evidence to support claims of increased efficacy or safety for individualized estrogen or progesterone regimens prepared by compounding pharmacies, according to a new Committee Opinion released today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-31-05-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The single biggest risk to babies conceived by assisted reproductive technology (ART) is multiple gestation (i.e. twins, triplets, or more) according to a new Committee Opinion issued today from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-31-05-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The sharp increase in obesity in the US prompts The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to recommend evaluating all women for obesity. Fri, 30 Sep 2005 08:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr09-30-05-1.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today released its first committee opinion on obesity during pregnancy, a paramount issue as one-third of adult women in the US are obese. Wed, 31 Aug 2005 08:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-31-05-2.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) today issued guidance to physicians for diagnosing, managing, and treating endometrial cancer, the most common female genital tract malignancy. Mon, 01 Aug 2005 08:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr08-01-05-3.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release Today's decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court declaring caps on non-economic damages (pain and suffering) unconstitutional is strikingly myopic and will have devastating effects on physicians and their patients, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the nation's leading organization of physicians specializing in women's health care. Thu, 14 Jul 2005 08:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-14-05.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release In response to recent celebrity statements about postpartum depression, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the nation's leading organization of physicians specializing in women's health care, provides the following excerpt, "Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster," from ACOG's Plum magazine, as a resource for women and their families. Thu, 07 Jul 2005 08:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-07-05.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly supports the "Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act," S. 1337, introduced by Senators Michael Enzi (R-WY) and Max Baucus (D-MT). Fri, 01 Jul 2005 08:00:00 EST http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-01-05.cfm communications@acog.org (ACOG Office of Communications) ACOG Press Release