Gynecology

Clinical evidence, research, and medical intelligence in Gynecology.

ACOG Strengthens Salpingectomy Recommendation for Ovarian Cancer Prevention

ACOG updated guidance strengthens opportunistic salpingectomy during pelvic surgery for average-risk patients to help prevent ovarian cancer.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Nov 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Gynecology·Nature

AI cytology and HPV testing sharpen cervical cancer screening performance

In 284,002 women in Wuhan, AI-assisted cytology and HPV genotyping showed distinct trade-offs in sensitivity, referral burden, and…

Oct 31, 2026

Gynecology·FDA

FDA approves once-weekly generic hormone therapy patch for menopause

FDA cleared the first generic Climara Pro patch, a once-weekly estradiol and levonorgestrel therapy for menopausal symptoms and…

Oct 28, 2026

Gynecology·Becker H

Virginia Hospital to Pay $19.3M in Unnecessary Surgeries Case

A Virginia hospital will pay $19.3 million in a case tied to unnecessary surgeries involving a former OB-GYN,…

Oct 28, 2026

Gynecology·CID

Masturbation in Menopause Enters Clinical Conversation at IDSA Abstract

An IDSA abstract reframes masturbation in perimenopausal and menopausal women as a clinical sexual health topic, though the…

Oct 27, 2026

Gynecology·BMJ Open

Endometriosis care gaps persist in gynaecologists’ informational support study

Australian women with endometriosis described inconsistent informational support from gynaecologists before surgery and after diagnosis in a qualitative…

Oct 26, 2026

Gynecology·PLOS ONE

PLOS One issues concern over pelvic floor muscle study review process

PLOS One has issued an Expression of Concern for a pelvic floor muscle study after questions were raised…

Oct 25, 2026

Gynecology·JNCI

Sexual Health Conversations in Postmenopausal Women Need Clinical Preparation

An JNCI abstract centers on why clinicians need preparation to discuss sex with postmenopausal women, where symptoms, hormones,…

Oct 25, 2026

Gynecology·JNCI

Endometriosis and Female Sexual Function in Portuguese Case-Control Study

The abstract title points to a Portuguese case-control study on endometriosis and female sexual function, but no methods…

Oct 25, 2026

Gynecology·JNCI

Vulvar Pain Syndromes Expose Diagnostic Uncertainty and Treatment Gaps

Vulvar pain syndromes remain difficult to diagnose and treat, with major uncertainty around classification, care pathways, and effective…

Oct 25, 2026

Gynecology

Clinical evidence, research, and medical intelligence in Gynecology.

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