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In this issue:
  • Register for the 2013 Annual Meeting – Earlybird Deadline Approaching!
  • PROTECT Program Test Modules Now Available Online
  • Survey: Shelf/Gellhorn Pessaries


IUGA 2013 38th Annual Meeting

Don't Be Green with Envy
Book your early bird ticket to IUGA today!

Now is the time to plan your trip to the Emerald Isle for the 38th Annual Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION.

From the range of topics and sessions covered to the list of accomplished speakers and presenters, IUGA 2013 promises to be a memorable experience for all delegates.

A trip to Dublin wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the “craic & the ceol” synonymous with this fair city.   Make sure you book your place at the welcome reception. Celtic Warrior drummers will ensure a true Irish welcome is received.  Make sure you reserve your seat at the IUGA 2013 Gala Dinner in the Round Room at Dublin’s Mansion House and dine in style whilst also networking with colleagues and enjoying live entertainment.

During your spare time there are plenty of optional tours to choose from during your stay. For more information on this and more please visit www.iuga2013.com.

So what are you waiting for? Book now before March 31, 2013 to take advantage of the early bird discount rate!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Visit www.iuga2013.com for more information about the IUGA 2013 Annual Meeting in Dublin, Ireland!


PROTECT Program Test Modules
Now Available Online!


The PROTECT Program aims to promote knowledge among obstetricians and midwives worldwide in the management of perineal trauma and episiotomy through structured training with a view to minimise pelvic floor and perineal morbidity associated with childbirth. The program is a 5-step process which starts with the completion of the online theoretical test modules on the IUGA 2013 web site. To take the test modules and learn more about the PROTECT Program, please click here.

Survey

Dear Colleagues and Members of IUGA,

We would be grateful if you would consider completing a short survey about the use of shelf/gellhorn pessaries.

Traditionally, ring pessaries are changed every 3-4 months but there is no evidence or guidance for how often shelf/gellhorn pessaries should be changed. The questions are: 'do they need to be removed or changed and if so how often? Does doing this reduce the risk of fistulae?’  Also some can be difficult to remove causing pain and bleeding. There are no evidence-based guidelines and these are required for all clinicians who manage women with pelvic organ prolapse. Your views will help us identify current practice and help with research and guidance.

Please click on the link to complete the survey. It should take no more than 5 minutes of your time:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Pessarysurvey1

If clicking this link does not work, please copy and paste it into your browser.

Many thanks indeed for your help with this survey.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Afshan Khaja &
Professor Bob Freeman

Please note this survey has been reviewed and approved by the IUGA Research & Development Committee.