The 2026 American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) annual conference marks the 75th year for the society’s Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting (ACSM). From May 1 through May 3, the 2026 ACOG ACSM will be held in Washington D.C., featuring hundreds of sessions and speakers, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, who is set to deliver the keynote session. 

Today’s ACOG conference preview features sessions and courses focusing on menopause. Included in today’s rundown are a few pre-meeting courses that require separate registration to attend. Some descriptions were edited for clarity and brevity. All dates and times are accurate as of March 19, 2026. Consult the 2026 ACOG ACSM official program for the most up-to-date information.

Thursday, April 30

Introduction to Menopause: A Starter Course

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Description: This course will provide essential knowledge to improve practicing physicians’ competence and comfort with caring for patients experiencing the menopause transition and menopause. Through interactive presentations, the course will address the diagnosis and management of menopause and menopause-adjacent conditions, vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, nonhormone and hormone pharmacotherapy, bone health, and shared decision-making.

Complex Menopause Management: An Advanced Course

  • 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Description: This course goes beyond hot flashes and vaginal dryness to address the concerns of clinicians who have a foundational understanding of menopause management and those who have completed Introduction to Menopause: A Starter Course. This course will focus on individualizing the management of midlife and menopausal women with medical complexities such as cardiovascular disease, hormone-sensitive gynecologic and breast cancers, surgical menopause, and neurologic and cognitive disease.
Friday, May 1

Cardiometabolic Risk of Women Across the Lifespan; Opportunities for Intervention

  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Description: Obesity and metabolic syndrome affect women differently across life stages. This interactive, case based session equips OB-GYNs to identify and manage cardiometabolic risk from adolescence through menopause. Drs. Patel and Faris offer evidence-based, practical guidance rooted in hormonal transitions and real-world clinical care.

The Morton and Diane Stenchever Lecture: Reproductive Transitions in Midlife - Evidence-Based Management from Contraception into Perimenopause and Menopause

  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Description: This interactive, case-based session will guide OB/GYNs through the nuanced clinical presentation and management of perimenopause in patients aged 35–50. Participants will explore how family planning intersects with menopause care, reviewing evidence-based approaches to diagnosis, counseling, and treatment. The session will cover hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, with a focus on contraception strategies that bridge into menopause hormone therapy.

Menopause and Vasomotor Symptoms

  • 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
  • Description: This session will provide a comprehensive overview of current, evidence-supported strategies for managing vasomotor symptoms—such as hot flashes and night sweats—that affect up to 80% of menopausal women. Topics will include hormonal therapies (HT), non-hormonal pharmacologic options (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, gabapentin), and emerging treatments like neurokinin receptor antagonists. Attendees will gain practical guidance for tailoring care to individual patient needs, including considerations for contraindications and shared decision-making.

Menopause and Non-Vasomotor Symptoms

  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Description: This session will address non-vasomotor symptoms of menopause—including sleep disturbances, cognitive changes, mood fluctuations, and weight gain—alongside genitourinary syndrome of menopause and sexual health concerns. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for diagnosis, counseling, and treatment, with attention to both hormonal and non-hormonal options.
Saturday, May 2

Delivering Person-Centered Menopause Care: Integrating Diverse Models Across Gynecologic Encounters

  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Description: This session will equip OB/GYNs with practical strategies to initiate and navigate menopause-related discussions across a range of gynecologic visit types, including annual preventive care and problem-focused encounters. Presenters will explore person-centered care delivery models—such as group visits, telemedicine, one-on-one consultations, and in-person care—and offer guidance on integrating menopause management into existing clinical workflows.

Menopause and Breast and Gynecologic Cancers

  • 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
  • Description: This session addresses the complexities of managing menopause in patients with current or prior breast and gynecologic cancers. Drawing on the latest evidence, experts will explore safe and effective strategies for symptom relief, including hormonal and non-hormonal options, genitourinary syndrome management, and considerations for cancer recurrence risk.

The Donald F. Richardson Memorial Lecture: Menopause and Sexual Health

  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Description: This session will provide a focused overview of current, evidence-supported strategies for addressing sexual health concerns during menopause. Topics include the diagnosis and management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and the safe use of hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Complex Menopause Cases: Clots, Cancer, Compounding

  • 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
  • Description: This session explores the latest evidence-based approaches to managing complex menopause cases, including patients with a history of thromboembolic events, arterial vascular disease, hormone-sensitive cancers, and the use of compounded hormone therapies.

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency - Not your Mother's Menopause

  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Description: This session will provide a practical overview of the diagnosis and management of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). We will review evaluation, counseling techniques, and treatment plans tailored to adolescents and young adults, highlighting key differences in management from menopause.
Sunday, May 3

Key factors and in Inequities in Menopause and Sexual Health

  • 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
  • Description: Menopause and sexual health care remain inconsistent and inequitable for most women, with significant disparities affecting women of color, low-income populations, and other marginalized groups. This session explores the systemic, clinical, and cultural gaps while also exploring strategies to advance equity in midlife women’s health through inclusive, evidence-based approaches to menopause care.

Targeting Obesity: The Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Hormones, Gut Microbiome, and Sarcopenia Prevention

  • 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
  • Description: This session explores the complex interplay between estrogen and testosterone levels during menopause on weight, body composition, and the gut microbiome. It focuses on the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, hormone therapy, and lifestyle interventions in managing obesity and preventing sarcopenia. [The session] will review current evidence on how hormonal changes influence metabolic response to treatment and how to preserve lean mass. The session aims to support individualized, effective obesity care for women in midlife.

Complex Cases in the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Description: [This session] will discuss several complex cases in GSM. Each case will illustrate a challenging case including failed initial treatment, patients with breast cancer, medical comorbidities, limited mobility, and other concerns that complicate therapy. [Attendees] will hear from two experts in both menopause and sexual health.

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