The Central Association of Obstetricians&Gynecologists. An organization of physicians that encourages&promotes the study of OB/GYN&Women's Health Care.Est.1929.

Minot, ND
Joined November 2017
The CTC dinner at #CAOG2026.
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Thanks to all who attended and presented at #CAOG2026. It was a great time at a wonderful place. We’re looking forward to launch #CAOG2027 on October 7-10, 2027 at @Hyatt Regency Tamara Resort in Albuquerque at the time of the @balloonfiesta.
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FAR Award: Urine glyphosate conc with #pregnancy loss. Exposure links with NHL. Found in urine of 90%. In this Midwest pregnancy cohort, concentrations were higher for home metro water source. 1/4 used only bottled water. @iumedschool @nm_obgyn @metrohealthcle #CAOG2026
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Gaps in addiction care of #pregnant patients w/ #opioid use disorder in Appalachia. Survey of MOUD clinics in KY/WV/TN. Inc. in clinics treating preg pt. Limited access. Disconnect between national recommendations and access. Training/Education/Access @uoflobgynres #CAOG2026
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Multidisciplinary placenta accreta spectrum taskforce. #QI metrics for success. Did implementation produce a meaningful improvement? Yes. Less EBL by 600cc. No unnecessary PTD, 100% main OR. @UKYMedicine #CAOG2026
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Morley Award: Need for #vaginitis screening in era of preop #antibiotics. Retrospective cohort TLH population. 0diff in screen/0 screen population: infectious complications. 23.7%w/screen. 56.2% +BV. 0change postop compl. Routine may have limited utility. @uoflobgynres #CAOG2026
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Latency after #PPROM. How long?/Other effects/Complications. Retrospective. 59% spontaneous delivery. Latency: all GA (7d). Earlier=longer latency. @Aurora_Health #CAOG2026
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Social drivers of health assoc w/#smoking cessation. Geographic disparities. Survey during delivery hospitalization. Less prenatal care and lower SES less likely to quit. More cessation if lighter smokers. @UKYMedicine #CAOG2026
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#Endometriosis & Female sexual dysfunction (>75%, >6mo). Endo: 75M worldwide. Nerve fibers in lesions/inflamm. Dysmenorrhea in adolescents:70%w/endo. Treatment:focus on cause, PFPT, topical/systemic, trigger point/Botox. Multidisciplinary/Psychosoc/Pharm/Surg T Tam #CAOG2026
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Maternal #RSV #vaccine acceptability. Patient survey of 2024-25&25-26 seasons. Educational method preferences. PP f/u survey. Uptake inc’d from 29 to 95% in 2 seasons. 0->40% of unsure pts received. No change in opinions. @siusom #CAOG2026
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The past presidents of @thecaog with our outgoing president, Tom Arnold, MD. @UNDSMHS
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We thank our exhibitor from @NateraGenetics for helping to support #CAOG2026.
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Postlegalization #cannabis use in #pregnancy. National use: 3.9-16%. Use doubled after legalization. Mat age/insurance/SES differences. No diff in neonatal outcomes. @siusom #CAOG2026
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Prenatal education: Preferences/disparities/intervention. Cross-sectional survey. Primips want more education. Preg apps&social media commonly used. Early/longitudinal/individualized ed wanted. Structural/social differences matter. PP recovery is knowledge gap. @unmc #CAOG2026
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Maternal RSV vaccines: Attitudes, mistrust, decision making. Low #vaccine uptake: 30%. Integrated behavioral model survey. Most unaware or didn’t receive. Primary gap is awareness. Knowledge doesn’t translate to confidence. Trust is important. @utoledomed #CAOG2026
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.@WHO therapeutic definition of postpartum hemorrhage 1st line drug treatment. How works in urban setting. C/S protective. New definition: 3x more PPH->more medication. @IUMedSchool #CAOG2026
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Cultural competency and communication with virtual reality #VR. Implicit bias. Observation/interactive vignettes. Engaging, active listening, respect, learned microaggressions. @CreightonSOM #CAOG2026
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Periviable birth. E DeFranco @UKYMedicine Intervention?s w/limited evidence. Mgmt?s. Know your hosp’s survival data. Neurodev outcome:22w 0/mild impair:50%. Shared decision making. 23w steroids help. Providers overestimate poor outcomes. RCT for decision support app. #CAOG2026
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