The aim of the Society is to foster scholarly scientific and clinical study of the biopsychosocial aspects of obstetric and gynecologic medicine. Although the primary focus is often on women, this does not preclude the study of men insofar as they are involved with women in couple communications, sexual, reproductive and parenting behavior. The aim is broadly defined to include the psychological, psychophysiological, public health, socio-cultural, ethical and other aspects of such functioning and behavior.

The Society is comprised of approximately 200 members drawn from the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, anthropology, and other related disciplines.

The Society was formed in 1971 as an independent body after existing as a special interest group of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) since the early 1960's. The Society remains an affiliate organization of ACOG. This relationship, is identified as part of ACOG's goals to:

1. Interrelate with other organizations and special interests within obstetrics and gynecology;
2. Improve communication among these organizations and ACOG in order to establish more collaborative relationships and create a more unified voice within the specialty of ob/gyn; and
3. Provide cost-effective services to organizations so that they might further the overall mission of fulfilling the educational needs of the specialty.

NASPOG conducts an annual meeting during February-March each year holding abstract presentations, poster sessions, and symposia with invited speakers. The annual meeting serves as a forum for scientific and clinical discussions. Presenters include nationally and internationally known obstetricians, gynecologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, behavioral scientists, attorneys, nurses, and social workers.