American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “The Gray Journal”, covers the full spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The aim of the Journal is to publish original research (clinical and translational), reviews, opinions, video clips, podcasts and interviews that will have an impact on the understanding of health and disease and that has the potential to change the practice of women's health care.

An important focus is the diagnosis, treatment, prediction and prevention of obstetrical and gynecological disorders.

The Journal also publishes work on the biology of reproduction, and content which provides insight into the physiology and mechanisms of obstetrical and gynecological diseases.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	8.4
2024	8.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	822

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	8281

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.772

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The standardization of terminology of female pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor dysfunction

  Citation: 3552

  Authors: Richard C., Anders, Kari, Linda P., John O.L., Peter, Bob L., Anthony R.B.

• Estimation of fetal weight with the use of head, body, and femur measurements—A prospective study

  Citation: 2092

  Authors: Frank P., R.B., Ralph S., Russell L., Seung K.

• Report of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

  Citation: 1966

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• Peritoneal endometriosis due to the menstrual dissemination of endometrial tissue into the peritoneal cavity

  Citation: 1821

  Authors: John A.

• High cumulative incidence of uterine leiomyoma in black and white women: Ultrasound evidence

  Citation: 1789

  Authors: Donna, David B., Michael C., Deborah, Joel M.

• Amenorrhea associated with bilateral polycystic ovaries

  Citation: 1523

  Authors: Irving F., Michael L.

• Criteria for screening tests for gestational diabetes

  Citation: 1482

  Authors: Marshall W., Donald R.

• Preeclampsia: An endothelial cell disorder

  Citation: 1435

  Authors: James M., Robert N., Thomas J., George M., Carl A., Margaret K.

• The “Great Obstetrical Syndromes” are associated with disorders of deep placentation

  Citation: 1268

  Authors: Ivo, Robert, Lisbeth, Roberto

• Preeclampsia: An excessive maternal inflammatory response to pregnancy

  Citation: 1256

  Authors: Christopher W.G., Gavin P., Ian L.

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