Programhttps://www.iuga.org/international-symposium-on-pelvic-floor-dysfunction/program

February 28, 2019 Thakar is a Subspecialist in Urogynaecology and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Croydon University Hospital as well as a honorary senior lecturer at St George's University of London. She completed her basic medical training in India prior...

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Multidisciplinary Approach to the Prevention and Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Programhttps://www.iuga.org/iuga-international-symposium-2026-new-frontiers-in-pelvic-health/program

October 16, 2025 Chairs: Cristiane Carboni (Brazil) and Angie Rantell (UK) Cristiane Carboni Angie Rantell PhD, ALNP Since 2007, Angie has been working in the Urogynaecology Department at King’s College Hospital and is currently a Consultant nurse / nurse cystoscopist....

• Type: Article
• Author: Matilda Lindblom
• Category: IUGA International Symposium 2026

Programhttps://www.iuga.org/iuga-international-symposium-on-birth-trauma-and-pelvic-floor-health/program

February 28, 2019 Thakar is a Subspecialist in Urogynaecology and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Croydon University Hospital as well as a honorary senior lecturer at St George's University of London. She completed her basic medical training in India prior...

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Symposium on Birth Trauma and Pelvic Floor Health

The Virtual IUGA 45th Annual Meetinghttps://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v15-5/the-virtual-iuga-45th-annual-meeting

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Vol 15 Issue 5

Trainee Cornerhttps://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v17-6/trainee-corner

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Vol 17 Issue 6

President's Letterhttps://www.iuga.org/news/news/president-s-letter-4

December 19, 2022 Friends and Colleagues, It feels like I have just written my first President’s Letter in which I shared my goals for my term as IUGA President. During my presidency, I focused on continuing and enhancing our standing as the premier international...

• Type: Article
• Author: Missy Render
• Category: News

Privacy Policyhttps://www.iuga.org/privacy-policy

June 22, 2018 Overview The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) values and respects your individual privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how the IUGA collects, uses and safeguards information collected through its...

• Type: Article
• Author: Thierry Boutard
• Category: Legal

Cosmetic Gynecologyhttps://www.iuga.org/membership/special-interest-groups/cosmetic-gynecology

December 18, 2017 Background As urogynecologists, we are specialists who address women’s functional and anatomical changes to the pelvic floor as a result of childbirth, aging, and other factors. Many of these women – our patients who we see daily – also complain of...

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Special Interest Groups

For Medicals Students Meet the Mentorshttps://www.iuga.org/resources/for-medical-students/meet-the-mentors

July 24, 2019 Tell us about where you currently live (city/country) and how you ended up in this location. I live in the Gold Coast, Australia and moved here to complete my Urogynecology fellowship. Tell us about your work - your job title, where you work, how long...

• Type: Article
• Author: Caroline Utz
• Category: Resources

Programhttps://www.iuga.org/regional-symposium-thailand-2021/program

May 04, 2021 (The Philippines), Jittima Manonai (Thailand) & Teerayut Temtanakitpaisan (Thailand) Presenters: Roy Ng (Singapore), S. Abbas Shobeiri (USA), Varisara Chantarasorn (Thailand), Jennifer King (Australia) 09:10am - 09:30am Urogynecology in Asia Roy Ng...

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Regional Symposium Thailand 2021

Part II: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Practice of Urogynecology Around the Worldhttps://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v16-2/part-ii-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-practice-of-urogynecology-around-the-world

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Vol 16 Issue 2

Imaging: The Role of Endo Anal Ultrasound in the Management of Women with Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injurieshttps://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v16-5/imaging-the-role-of-endo-anal-ultrasound-in-the-management-of-women-with-obstetric-anal-sphincter-inuries

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Vol 16 Issue 5

Tips & Tricks in Common Surgeries: How to Perform Extraperitoneal High Uterosacral Ligament Suspension Using the Cervix as a Traction Device for Prevention of Vault Prolapsehttps://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v17-2/tips-tricks-in-common-surgeries-how-to-perform-extraperitoneal-high-uterosacral-ligament-suspension-using-the-cervix-as-a-traction-device-for-prevention-of-vault-prolapse

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Vol 17 Issue 2

Part I: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Practice of Urogynecology Around the Worldhttps://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v16-1/part-i-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-practice-of-urogynecology-around-the-world

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Vol 16 Issue 1

In Loving Memory of Lindahttps://www.iuga.org/news/news/in-loving-memory-of-linda-cardozo

September 22, 2023 community of the sudden death of our esteemed colleague, Linda Cardozo. A world-renowned urogynecologist, Linda served as the first female President of IUGA and a true pioneer and icon in the field. The loss of Linda has left an enormous hole in the...

• Type: Article
• Author: Gino Ferruzo
• Category: News

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Fellowship Programs Worldwide: The Trainer’s Perspectivehttps://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v17-2/impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-fellowship-programs-worldwide-the-trainer-s-perspective

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Vol 17 Issue 2

The 47th IUGA Annual Meetinghttps://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v17-4/the-47th-iuga-annual-meeting

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Vol 17 Issue 4

Research Resourceshttps://www.iuga.org/resources/research-resources

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Professional Development

Expert Opinion: Hybrid Telehealth Model is the Way Forward in the Post-Covid Worldhttps://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v17-6/expert-opinion-hybrid-telehealth-model-is-the-way-forward-in-the-post-covid-world

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Vol 17 Issue 6

IUGA Research Grantshttps://www.iuga.org/grants/research

December 19, 2017 is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied! The next cycle of applications opens in January 2027. IUGA offers both Basic Science and Clinical Research Grants to fund original research by an IUGA member. All members conducting research are...

• Type: Article
• Author: Martijn Vosbergen
• Category: Grants