International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)

International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) IUGA is committed to advance education and research, to provide guidance, and to increase awareness related to pelvic floor dysfunction. 🌍🏥

The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) is a non-profit international organization dedicated to the advancement of urogynecological knowledge around the world through education and the promotion of basic and clinical research on disorders of the female pelvic floor.

06/05/2026

The countdown to the 51st IUGA Annual Meeting is on! We're pleased to share a message from Jorge Haddad, Chair of the Local Organizing Committee. 🎥⬇️

💡 Stay up to date with the latest advances in urogynecology!📚 Volume 37, Issue 5 of the International Urogynecology Jour...
06/05/2026

💡 Stay up to date with the latest advances in urogynecology!

📚 Volume 37, Issue 5 of the International Urogynecology Journal is now available.

This issue explores emerging research and clinical insights shaping the future of pelvic floor health, including:
• Obstetric pelvic floor injury, fistula care, and postpartum recovery
• Surgical outcomes and innovations in prolapse and incontinence treatment
• Risk factors and prevention strategies for pelvic floor disorders
• Global perspectives on maternal pelvic health and obstetric fistula
• Validation of pelvic floor assessment tools across diverse languages and populations
• The growing role of artificial intelligence, social media, and digital health in urogynecology

Plus, systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, clinical videos, and expert commentary from across the field.

📖 Read the full issue: https://link.springer.com/journal/192/volumes-and-issues/37-5

👉 Digital access to the International Urogynecology Journal is an IUGA member benefit. Not a member yet? Join our global community today: https://www.iuga.org/membership/join-us

🌍 In less than a week, the 51st IUGA Annual Meeting begins in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! 🇧🇷Join colleagues from around the ...
06/04/2026

🌍 In less than a week, the 51st IUGA Annual Meeting begins in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! 🇧🇷

Join colleagues from around the world for one of the leading international meetings in urogynecology, featuring cutting-edge science, expert insights, and meaningful professional connections.

🎉 Don't miss the Friday Night Party, an evening of great food, refreshing drinks, and networking with peers from across the global urogynecology community.

🔗 Register now: https://www.iugameeting.org/registration

💡 The Friday Night Party requires separate registration. Already registered? Email [email protected] to add a ticket to your existing reservation.

Did you know you can receive table of contents alerts from the International Urogynecology Journal (IUJ)?As an interdisc...
06/03/2026

Did you know you can receive table of contents alerts from the International Urogynecology Journal (IUJ)?

As an interdisciplinary publication covering the latest research in urogynecology and female pelvic floor disorders, IUJ helps keep healthcare professionals informed about new developments across the field.

📩 Sign up to receive alerts when new issues are published.

Sign up today: https://link.springer.com/journal/192/updates/27853500

Join us at the IUGA Annual Meeting for Workshop 10: PROTECT — Perineal and A**l Sphincter Trauma Train the Trainer Progr...
06/02/2026

Join us at the IUGA Annual Meeting for Workshop 10: PROTECT — Perineal and A**l Sphincter Trauma Train the Trainer Program. 💙

🗓️ Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 1:00 PM

Part of the four-step PROTECT initiative, this workshop focuses on prevention and repair of perineal trauma through coordinated, evidence-informed training.

Registration is available exclusively to IUGA members who have completed:
• Step 1: Online Modules
• Step 2: OASIS Hands-on Workshop completed within the previous 48 months

Workshop Chairs: Abdul Sultan & Ranee Thakar
Faculty: Christiana Nygaard, Jan Willem de Leeuw, and Natarajan Rajamaheswari

Discover more about the PROTECT program and eligibility requirements:
www.iuga.org/education/protect/about-protect

🎟️ Please note: workshops require separate registration. Already registered? Email [email protected] to add Workshop 10 to your registration.

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Awareness Month. 💙Pelvic Organ Prolapse occurs when weakened pelvic floor muscles an...
06/01/2026

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Awareness Month. 💙

Pelvic Organ Prolapse occurs when weakened pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues allow pelvic organs to bulge into the va**na. Factors such as childbirth trauma, genetic predisposition, chronic constipation, and persistent coughing can contribute to the condition.

Awareness, prevention, and early care matter. While not all risk factors can be prevented, healthy lifestyle choices may help reduce risk and support symptom management.

Together, we can help increase understanding of POP and support women’s pelvic health worldwide.

🔗 Learn how to minimize risk: https://www.iuga.org/news/news/june-is-pelvic-organ-prolapse-pop-awareness-month

May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month. 💙IUGA is proud to share recent research from the International Urogynecology Journal...
05/29/2026

May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month. 💙

IUGA is proud to share recent research from the International Urogynecology Journal to support global awareness, education, and understanding of chronic pelvic pain.

📖 “From Roots to Canopy: Understanding Chronic Pelvic Pain Through a Tree-Inspired Model”
🔗 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-025-06151-9

📖 “Patient and Clinician Feedback to Inform the Development of a New Pain-Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Pelvic Floor Surgery”
🔗 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-025-06248-1

Advancing research and sharing knowledge are essential steps toward improving patient-centered pelvic healthcare worldwide. 🌍

👉 Learn more: https://www.iuga.org/news/news/may-is-pelvic-pain-awareness-month

Clinicians involved in the care of women within urogynecology and related fields are invited to participate in the surve...
05/28/2026

Clinicians involved in the care of women within urogynecology and related fields are invited to participate in the survey: “Missed Conversations: An International Study of Sexual Health Discussions in Urogynaecology Practice.”

Led by the research team at Cork University Maternity Hospital, Ireland, this international study explores attitudes, confidence, comfort, and openness regarding sexual health conversations in clinical practice.

By participating, you are helping highlight opportunities that may guide future approaches to sexual healthcare in urogynecology. 💙🌍

🔗 Complete the survey here:
https://ucc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2n8gacnKQnqDQCa

05/27/2026

Join IUGA on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM for Workshop 16: “Sacral Neuromodulation in Urogynecology: Practical Training with Experts” (in Spanish).

This interactive workshop will provide healthcare professionals with a practical introduction to sacral neuromodulation and its clinical applications through:
🔹 Expert-led instruction
🔹 Hands-on learning
🔹 Practical insights for clinical practice

The workshop will be led by Hector Soderini and Enrique Ubertazzi, with expert faculty Javier Pizarro-Berdichevsky and W***y Davila.

🔗 Register now and add this workshop to your registration: https://www.iugameeting.org/registration

🎟️ Please note: workshops require separate registration. Already registered for the Annual Meeting? Email [email protected] to add Workshop 16 to your registration.

IUGA continues to advance global collaboration and innovation through research opportunities and member resources design...
05/26/2026

IUGA continues to advance global collaboration and innovation through research opportunities and member resources designed to strengthen urogynecology worldwide. 🌍

💙 Members can:
• Connect with international colleagues through the IUGA Research Partner Network and participate in multicenter collaborations
• Explore the new proposal, “Research Network on Sustainability in Pelvic Health (Care),” led by Kirsten Kluivers
• Access mentorship in study design, grant writing, statistics, manuscript preparation, and publishing through the IUGA Research Mentorship Program

IUGA also offers research support resources and Open Access publishing opportunities through Springer Nature agreements that may help cover publication costs.

📚 Explore the available resources:
🔹 IUGA Research Resources
🔹 Springer Nature Funding Eligibility Checker
🔹 Springer Nature: How to Publish With Us

💡Attending the Annual Meeting? Join us during the coffee break on Friday, June 12, from 9:45–10:15 AM at the IUGA stand next to registration to meet the editors.

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