March 13, 2026- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office on Women’s Health (OWH), announced a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Urological Association, the American Urological Education and Research, and the Urology Care Foundation (together, the AUA) to promote the appropriate and evidence-based use of local estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women, particularly those experiencing genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
The collaboration reflects a unified commitment by both institutions to improving women’s health, preventing disease, and enhancing quality of life through safe and effective therapies. Together, HHS and the AUA will exchange information, develop educational resources, and work collaboratively to reach health care providers and women across the country.