Expert Interviews

“I’m Just Tired”: Listening for the Words Patients Actually Use
May 20, 2025

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the importance of listening closely to how patients describe postpartum distress—and to read between the lines.

Nanette Santoro, MD, Highlights Findings on Fezolinetant From Pooled Analysis of Phase 3 Skylight Development Program Trials
May 19, 2025

The nonhormonal neurokinin-3 receptor antagonist improved menopausal adiposity without appreciable impact on body weight or BMI, Santoro explained at 2025 ACOG meeting.

When We Talk About Perinatal Weight Issues, We Need to Focus on the Whole Person, Johanna Finkle, MD, Reminds Clinicians
May 19, 2025

ACOG 2025: Pregnant patients may not want to discuss weight gain initially, so focus on overall perinatal health, and use that information to guide more conversation.

Why Postpartum Depression Is Still Off the Radar in Pregnancy Care
May 19, 2025

LeThenia Joy Baker, MD, explains why PPD is often overlooked compared to physical pregnancy conditions like gestational diabetes.

Joy Baker, MD: Understanding Patient Language in PPD Screening
May 17, 2025

ACOG 2025: Dr Baker shares how language can help create a trusting space for patients to speak openly about postpartum depression.

Postpartum Depression and the Missed Hand-Off to Primary Care
May 17, 2025

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, called for stronger cross-specialty collaboration to address maternal mental health after birth.

The Role of Primary Care in Women's Health With Laurence Shields, MD
May 16, 2025

The two areas where primary care physicians can contribute to improving women's health, according to Laurence Shields, MD.

ACOG 2025 Refresh: Menopausal VMS Education in Primary Care
May 16, 2025

Building trust with patients early on will help them feel comfortable discussing their symptoms and treatment preferences, says JoAnn Pinkerton, MD.

Closing Thoughts With Patient Cases: Choosing the Right Topical Treatment for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
May 14, 2025

A panelist discusses how simplifying treatment regimens, using nonsteroidal options, and fostering collaboration between primary care and dermatology can improve patient adherence and outcomes while emphasizing the importance of careful consideration when transitioning to systemic treatments or biologics due to safety concerns and patient needs.