What Has the IUJ Community Been Reading in 2026?
From international guidelines and consensus statements to systematic reviews and innovations in pelvic floor care, the most-downloaded articles from the International Urogynecology Journal (IUJ) offer a snapshot of the topics attracting the attention of the urogynecology community in 2026.
Explore the Top 10 most-downloaded IUJ papers published in 2026 so far:
- IUGA International Guidelines on Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries
- Incorporating Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Obstructed Defecation Syndrome and Posterior Compartment Pelvic Organ and Rectal Prolapse
- Maternal Positioning in the Second Stage of Labour and its Relationship with Perineal Trauma: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
- Chronic Maternal Pelvic Morbidity: A Neglected Tragedy
- Urogenital Hiatus Closure System: A Framework for Understanding Muscle, Motor Control, and Fascial Connections
- Impact of Revi® Implantable Tibial Neuromodulation on Quality of Life in Patients with Urgency Urinary Incontinence
- Improving Pelvic Organ Prolapse Education with the iPOP Model
- Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women After Pelvic Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Consensus Statements on the Definition of Surgical Success Following Obstetric Urinary Pelvic Floor Fistula Repair
- Can Pre-Contraction of the Pelvic Floor Muscles Exceed Increases in Intra-Abdominal Pressure During Strength Exercises?
Together, these papers highlight the breadth of research being explored across the field, from obstetric injury and maternal pelvic health to pelvic floor rehabilitation, prolapse education, neuromodulation and surgical outcomes.
Which of these papers has had the greatest impact on your practice or research? Join the conversation on IUGA's social media channels and let us know which topics you would like to see IUJ explore in the future.