Program Overview

The UW Medicine 22nd Annual Reproductive & Gynecology Health Updates 2026 is a comprehensive clinical education program providing current updates in reproductive health, gynecology, peripartum care, preventive medicine, and women's healthcare.

The program brings together evidence-based clinical information and practical approaches designed to support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common and complex reproductive and gynecologic conditions.

Content addresses emerging trends, areas of clinical controversy, evolving evidence, and practical challenges encountered in outpatient and multidisciplinary care. Key themes include reproductive endocrinology, fertility preservation, peripartum management, cancer prevention, menopause, pain management, health equity, inclusive care, nutrition, and gynecologic pharmacology.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals will be able to:

Evidence-Based Reproductive and Gynecologic Care

• Apply current evidence and clinical updates in reproductive and gynecologic healthcare.
• Strengthen shared clinical decision-making and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate effectively across professional disciplines to improve patient outcomes.

Cancer Prevention and Preventive Care

• Integrate nutrition counseling into preventive healthcare.
• Apply strategies designed to reduce cancer risk and promote long-term health.
• Incorporate current approaches to cervical, endometrial, and breast cancer prevention.

Inclusive and Equitable Care

• Provide inclusive and gender-affirming gynecologic care.
• Recognize and address disparities affecting reproductive and perinatal health.
• Apply culturally responsive approaches that promote equity and respect in patient care.

Access and Healthcare Systems

• Assess the impact of evolving legislation and systemic barriers on access to reproductive healthcare.
• Identify practical strategies for addressing insurance limitations, time constraints, and restricted access to specialty services.
• Support advocacy and collaborative approaches to improve equitable healthcare access.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

• Improve the diagnosis and management of abnormal uterine bleeding.
• Evaluate both medical and surgical management options.
• Apply multidisciplinary expertise when developing individualized treatment plans.

Interprofessional Collaboration

• Clarify professional roles within reproductive and gynecologic care.
• Strengthen collaborative clinical practice.
• Apply shared ethical principles, cultural humility, and patient-centered approaches to reproductive healthcare.

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Key Topics

Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility

Egg Freezing for Fertility Preservation

Explore current considerations surrounding fertility preservation and oocyte cryopreservation, including clinical decision-making and reproductive planning.

Nutrition: Fueling Fertility and PCOS

Examine the relationship between nutrition, fertility, and polycystic ovary syndrome, with practical considerations for supporting metabolic and reproductive health.

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Transmasculine Patients

Review medical management and hormone-related considerations for transmasculine patients, with an emphasis on inclusive and individualized reproductive healthcare.

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Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: From Principles to Practice

Develop a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence in healthcare and explore its potential applications in clinical practice, decision-making, and patient care.

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Perinatal and Pregnancy Care

Health Equity at the Bedside

Examine evidence-based interventions designed to reduce disparities in perinatal health and promote equitable outcomes across diverse patient populations.

Peripartum Blood Pressure Management

Review approaches to assessing and managing blood pressure during the peripartum period, with attention to clinical risk and patient safety.

Pain Management During the Peripartum Period

Explore approaches to pain management during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.

Vaccinations in Pregnancy and Beyond

Review vaccination considerations during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including preventive care strategies for patients and families.

Metabolic Health, Diabetes, and Lactation

Explore metabolic health, diabetes mellitus, and lactation through the perspectives of the Reset and Preset Hypotheses, with consideration of implications for maternal and infant health.

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Menopause and Reproductive-Age Health

Perimenopause and Menopause Pearls

Review practical clinical considerations for recognizing, evaluating, and managing perimenopause and menopause.

Occupational Issues During the Reproductive Years and Menopause

Examine health and workplace considerations affecting patients during reproductive years and the menopausal transition.

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Pain and Pelvic Health

Pelvic Pain

Explore the evaluation and management of pelvic pain, including considerations for complex and persistent symptoms.

Pain Management During Gynecologic Procedures

Review approaches to managing pain associated with gynecologic procedures and improving patient comfort and experience.

Pain Management in the Peripartum Period

Examine evidence-informed approaches to pain management throughout the peripartum period.

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Gynecologic Oncology and Cancer Prevention

Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Review current approaches to cervical cancer prevention, screening, risk reduction, and preventive care.

Prevention of Endometrial Cancer

Explore strategies for identifying risk factors and supporting prevention of endometrial cancer.

Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer

Examine medications and other preventive strategies that may contribute to breast cancer risk reduction.

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Vulvovaginal and Dermatologic Health

Vulvovaginal Dermatology

Explore the diagnosis and management of common and complex dermatologic conditions affecting the vulvovaginal region.

Bonus Content: Vulvovaginal Dermatology

Additional educational content providing further clinical perspectives on vulvovaginal dermatologic conditions and patient management.

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Primary Care and General Gynecology

Urinary Incontinence for the Primary Care Provider

Review the evaluation and management of urinary incontinence, with practical approaches applicable to primary care settings.

Management of Adnexal Masses

Explore clinical assessment and management strategies for adnexal masses, including considerations for evaluation, risk assessment, and appropriate care pathways.

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Clinical Focus Areas

The program provides a broad clinical review across:

• Reproductive endocrinology
• Fertility and fertility preservation
• Polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic health
• Peripartum care
• Maternal health
• Hypertension in pregnancy
• Pain management
• Pelvic pain
• Menopause and perimenopause
• Hormone therapy
• Cancer prevention
• Breast, cervical, and endometrial health
• Vulvovaginal dermatology
• Urinary incontinence
• Adnexal masses
• Vaccination during pregnancy
• Health equity and reproductive healthcare access
• Gender-affirming gynecologic care
• Artificial intelligence in healthcare

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Who Should Attend

This program is particularly relevant for healthcare professionals involved in reproductive, gynecologic, primary, and peripartum care, including:

• Obstetricians and gynecologists
• Primary care physicians
• Family medicine physicians
• Nurse practitioners
• Nurses
• Advanced practice providers
• Women's health clinicians
• Other healthcare professionals involved in reproductive and gynecologic care

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Educational Benefits

Participants can use the program to:

• Stay current with developments in reproductive and gynecologic healthcare.
• Strengthen diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making.
• Improve management of common and complex gynecologic conditions.
• Enhance preventive care and cancer-risk reduction strategies.
• Expand knowledge of peripartum and pregnancy-related care.
• Improve approaches to pain, pelvic health, menopause, and reproductive endocrinology.
• Deliver more inclusive and culturally responsive care.
• Recognize and address healthcare disparities.
• Identify strategies for overcoming barriers to reproductive healthcare access.
• Strengthen interprofessional collaboration and patient-centered care.

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Program Format

The course is structured as a comprehensive educational collection covering individual clinical topics across reproductive health, gynecology, obstetrics, preventive medicine, and primary care.

The content combines clinical updates, evidence-based discussions, practical management considerations, and topic-focused education to support continued professional development.

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Product Description

UW Medicine 22nd Annual Reproductive & Gynecology Health Updates 2026 is a comprehensive educational program designed for healthcare professionals seeking current, practical updates in reproductive and gynecologic medicine.

The program covers a broad spectrum of women's health topics, including fertility preservation, PCOS and nutrition, menopause, peripartum care, blood pressure management, pain management, pelvic health, cancer prevention, vulvovaginal dermatology, urinary incontinence, adnexal masses, vaccination, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Particular emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, health equity, inclusive care, interprofessional collaboration, and overcoming systemic barriers to reproductive healthcare access. The program provides clinicians with practical knowledge that can be applied across primary care, outpatient gynecology, reproductive medicine, and peripartum settings.

With its broad clinical scope and focus on contemporary healthcare challenges, this collection provides a valuable resource for professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge and deliver informed, equitable, and patient-centered reproductive and gynecologic care.