Dr. Byron Hapner

02/16/2026

This is a long read, but worthwhile for anyone looking to relieve menopausal symptoms and is confused by the wide array of options promoted on social media.

FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy--the kind that insurance pays for and that you can get at CVS and Walgreen's--remains the most studied and appropriate option for the majority of women.

This article covers much of the rest: compounded "bio-identical" hormone products; hormone pellets; O-Cream and Scream Cream; vaginal rejuvenation devices and lasers; hormone testing; and supplements. For all of these options, there are no good studies to demonstrate efficacy and safety.

"What complicates things is how often that desire for relief gets met with marketing disguised as personalization. Compounded hormones framed as safer. Pellets marketed as steady and natural. Creams, lasers, supplements, peptides, and infusions sold as cutting-edge answers to deeply human problems. Each sounds plausible on its own. Together, they form an ecosystem where women are sold costly products by people they trust, and data become an afterthought. . . . [Women] deserve to know when something is proven, when something is promising, and when something is simply hopeful."

What the evidence says about today’s most popular menopause “solutions”

12/21/2025

This week we had another great surgical sim hosted by Applied Medical for our Jefferson Health - New Jersey OB/GYN residents. The residents sharpened their tissue extraction skills and learned more about vNOTES, a scar-free GYN surgical technique. Thanks to the expert team from Applied for its incredible support. https://www.vnotes.com/

11/22/2025

Thanks to Diego Sanchez, Certified Surgical Representative with CooperSurgical, for hosting a fantastic surgical simulation this week for Jefferson NJ GYN residents Jefferson Health - New Jersey. Appreciate showing us how the ALLY II UPS can help us out in the OR. Additional thanks to Johnson & Johnson for demonstrating and providing ENSEAL vessel sealers. Your contributions are invaluable.

11/05/2025

Help your patients understand their pelvic pain. Share this post and encourage them to attend this free virtual session broadcast live from in Vancouver, BC. Ashley Gubbels, MD, presents “Understanding Pain: The Brain-Body Connection in Pelvic Pain Conditions” on Tues, 11/11 at 4:30 pm PST . Register here https://bit.ly/3XahwEA

07/11/2025

Congratulations to our physicians recognized for excellence in women's health by South Jersey Magazine!

We're proud to share that several East Region physicians have been recognized among South Jersey Magazine's 2025 Top Physicians for Women. This annual honor highlights doctors across specialties who are making a meaningful difference in women's health - from preventative care and chronic disease management to surgical excellence and beyond.

Congratulations to the following honorees:

Valerie Bauer, MD - Colon and Re**al Surgery
Lisa DiMedio, DO - Family & Community Medicine
Dina Halegoua-De Marzio, MD - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Byron Hapner, DO - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Beth Gardner, MD - Gastroenterology
Kaitlyn Kennard, MD - Breast Surgical Oncology
Bethany Mapow, DO - Pathology
Tameka Sisco, DO - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Whitney Smith, MD - Urogynecology
Talya Spivack, MD - Cardiology
Robin Wilson-Smith, DO - Gynecologic Oncology

Selected based on nominations from readers and peers in the medical community, these providers are celebrated for their compassionate, comprehensive approach to care and their commitment to treating women holistically.

06/02/2025

Interesting journal club at hosted by Dr. Grace Cannard. A NEJM article published in March demonstrated that male partner treatment for women with bacterial vaginosis reduced the recurrence rate from 63 to 35 percent. Is this going to become our standard treatment for BV?

05/27/2025

A million thanks to Dr. Morgan Booher and Applied Medical for helping to advance GYN surgical training for our residents at Jefferson Health - New Jersey. Learning proper contained tissue extraction is fundamental for ensuring that our patients have the most up-to-date and safest GYN surgical care.

05/03/2025

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/about-us/awards-honors/top-docs

See a complete listing of all Jefferson Health physicians named as Castle Connolly "Top Doctors".

02/26/2025

South Jersey Health Collaborative are conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment to better understand the needs and strengths of people living in South Jersey.

Please take this short, anonymous survey today to help shape a Community Health Improvement Plan that will make our region healthier and more equitable.

Make your voice heard until March 14th: https://bit.ly/4igx7uS

02/19/2025

Most people have heard of the Pap test, but it seems that few know how it got its name.

On this day 63 years ago, Dr. George Papanicolaou passed away, leaving behind a legacy that's saved innumerable lives.

Dr. Papanicolaou and his wife Mary's groundbreaking work in developing the Pap test revolutionized the fight against cervical cancer. A 1998 article by Dr. George Vilos summed up this monumental achievement: "His extraordinary contribution proved that cancer can be defeated ... the Papanicolaou screening test will remain one of the most powerful weapons against this disease. Those of us who considered him a guiding star will always be grateful, and the countless women whose lives were saved by his test will forever owe him a debt of gratitude."

12/20/2024

Thank you, Jefferson Health - New Jersey Washington Township Hospital OR and the finest Applied Medical reps Brianna Roderiguez and Reed Steinbauer for helping to bring advanced GYN surgery to Jefferson Health NJ. Now offering vNOTES surgery, a novel approach to complex pelvic surgery using absolutely no visible incisions. Same day discharge, less pain and faster recovery! https://www.vnotes.com