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American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, "The Gray Journal," covers the full spectrum of obstetrics and gynecology and is directed primarily to clinicians and academic physicians involved in patient care. It publishes original research, reviews, and multimedia content that advance clinical understanding and inform contemporary practice in women’s health, with priority given to clinically relevant work framed within a clinical context and focused on practical application.

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Subject Obstetrics & Gynecology
Impact Factor 8.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0002-9378
eISSN 1097-6868
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access Article Publishing Charge: USD 5680 excluding taxes for all articles; subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

Submission Instructions

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Original Research manuscripts must include a structured abstract. The abstract must be 250 to 500 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background, Objective(s), Study Design, Results, and Conclusion(s).
Manuscript Original Research manuscripts are limited to 3000 words of main text. The main text must use the headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Comment, and the Comment section must include the subheadings Principal Findings, Results in the Context of What is Known, Clinical Implications, Research Implications, Strengths and Limitations, and Conclusions. A condensation page must follow the title page and include a tweetable statement of no more than 210 characters, a short title of no more than 10 words, alphabetized keywords must appear at the end of the abstract, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section immediately before the references.
References References are not permitted in the Original Research abstract, and any references cited in the article must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Systematic Review submissions. The structured abstract must be 250 to 350 words. The abstract must be structured. The structured abstract must use the headings Objective, Data sources, Study eligibility criteria, Study appraisal and synthesis methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The main text is limited to 5000 words. The main text must include the headings Introduction, Objective(s), Methods, Results, and Comment, with specified subheadings in the Methods, Results, and Comment sections. A condensation page is required after the title page and must include a tweetable statement of no more than 210 characters, a short title of no more than 10 words, and the manuscript title must identify the report as a systematic review and or meta-analysis.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 to 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Data sources, Study eligibility criteria, Study appraisal and synthesis methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Main text is limited to 5000 words. Main text must include the headings Introduction, Objective(s), Methods, Results, and Comment, with required subheadings in the Methods, Results, and Comment sections. A condensation page is required and must include a tweetable statement of no more than 210 characters and a short title of no more than 10 words, and the manuscript must include a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if such tools were used.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files with one figure per file. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Expert Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for Expert Reviews. The abstract must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be unstructured and presented as one paragraph with no categories.
Manuscript Expert Reviews are limited to 3500 words of main text. The manuscript must include a title page and a condensation page, and its subheadings must be unique to the topic. The condensation page must follow the title page and include a tweetable statement of no more than 210 characters, a short title of no more than 10 words with no abbreviations, alphabetized keywords or short phrases for indexing, and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process at the end of the manuscript before the references if such tools were used.
References References cited in the article must appear in the reference list and vice versa, and any references cited in the abstract must be given in full.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate files, while tables are to be provided as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Research Letters.
Manuscript Research Letters must not exceed 500 words excluding the title page, references, and legend. Research Letters should be divided into the sections Objective, Study Design, Results, and Conclusion and formatted similarly to the structured abstract guidelines for Original Research. A condensation page is required after the title page and must include a tweetable statement of no more than 210 characters and a short title of no more than 10 words without abbreviations, and the title page must include the title, short title, tweetable statement, conflict of interest disclosure, and keywords, while an AJOG at a Glance section must not be included.
References Research Letters are limited to 5 references.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may include only 1 table or 1 figure. Figures must be submitted as separate files, with one figure per file. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and cited in the manuscript text, and each figure must be cited in the text and provided with a caption.
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Letter To The Editors

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letter to the Editors manuscripts must not exceed 400 words excluding the title page and references. Letter to the Editors submissions must include a title page. Letter to the Editors submissions must include a conflict of interest disclosure, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a statement placed immediately before the references.
References Letter to the Editors submissions must include 1 to 4 references. At least one reference must cite the related AJOG article or articles, all presented data must be fully citable and cited in the reference list, and unpublished data must not be described.
Figures & Tables Figures and other graphical media must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively, and provided with captions.
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Recent Publications

Transcriptomic study supports association, not biological steps, between PLK3 expression and senescence (Reply to Letter-to-the-Editor)

Carolyn W. Swenson, Yves A. Lussier

10.1016/j.ajog.2026.10.011
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Does the TP53BP1–PLK3 Pattern Identify Senescence or Unresolved Repair? (Letter-to-the-Editor)

Xiao Yuan, Taotao Zheng, Zhen Qin

10.1016/j.ajog.2026.10.010
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Myo-inositol to prevent gestational diabetes: “What do conflicting trials tell clinicians?”

Serena Lecis, Rosario D’Anna, Simone Garzon, Fabio Facchinetti

10.1016/j.ajog.2026.09.007
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Corrigendum to “The impact of birth settings on pregnancy outcomes in the United States” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 228 (2023) S965–S976

Amos Grünebaum, Eran Bornstein, Renee McLeod-Sordjan, Tricia Lewis, Shane Wasden, Adriann Combs, Adi Katz, Risa Klein, Ashley Warman, Alex Black, Frank A. Chervenak

10.1016/j.ajog.2026.09.033
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Corrigendum to “Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of International Clinical Practice Guidelines”

Micol Febles, Georgia Scott, Tessa Gillon, Anouk Pels, Kristina Klepp, Maria Laura Costa, Peter von Dadelszen, Laura A. Magee

10.1016/j.ajog.2026.09.034
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

12 days from submission to first decision; 49 days from submission to decision after review; 78 days from submission to acceptance; 5 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 5680 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Maternal and fetal healthcare Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Birth, Development, and Health Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Pelvic floor disorders treatments Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Uterine Myomas and Treatments Reproductive System and Pregnancy Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy Pregnancy-related medical research Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management Endometriosis Research and Treatment Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Reproductive Health and Contraception Gynecological conditions and treatments Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Reproductive tract infections research Pregnancy and Medication Impact

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