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ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

Also called: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Definition: ACOG is the principal professional association of obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States. It publishes practice bulletins, committee opinions, and clinical guidance on menopause, GSM, vaginal estrogen, hysterectomy decisions, and related topics that shape standard-of-care expectations in OB-GYN practice.

Detailed definition

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is the leading professional society of OB-GYNs in the US, with over 60,000 members. It publishes Practice Bulletins (synthesizing evidence-based recommendations on specific clinical topics), Committee Opinions (shorter statements on particular issues), and Clinical Practice Guidelines. ACOG guidance on menopause-relevant topics — including GSM treatment, vaginal estrogen safety in breast cancer survivors, hysterectomy decisions and ovarian preservation, screening for cervical and breast cancer — represents the OB-GYN community's standard-of-care expectations and is referenced alongside NAMS guidance in modern menopause practice.

Why it matters in menopause

ACOG guidance often differs in emphasis from NAMS but generally aligns on substantive recommendations. Where they overlap (vaginal estrogen safety, screening, ovarian preservation in benign hysterectomy), the consensus is strong.

Sources

External references: Wikipedia.

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