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Dear Colleagues,

Following the two IUGA International Symposia that were held in 2019 and 2021, we are excited to announce the IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction which will be held virtually on March 12-13, 2022.

Working closely with our Nursing & Midwifery and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Special Interest Groups and with your feedback from the previous meetings, we have developed a fantastic program filled with up to date, evidence-based information about pelvic floor dysfunction, birth trauma, nursing and physiotherapy management, and the role of the multidisciplinary team. Over two days, as attendees you can learn from the experts in the field during plenary sessions, lectures, roundtable and panel discussions and debates, and you can participate in live workshops.

This symposium is targeted to physiotherapists, midwives, nurses, trainees, and other allied health professionals who play a crucial role in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders but all members of the multidisciplinary team are welcome. Working together is the only way we will provide optimal care for our patients. Join us in recognizing and breaking the barriers!

The aims of this symposium are :

• To learn about the anatomy and pathophysiology of pelvic floor dysfunction.
• To develop a sound understanding of the mechanism of pelvic floor injury together with preventative strategies to reduce the incidence of pelvic floor dysfunction secondary to childbirth.
• To explore the physical, psychosocial and psychosexual consequences of pelvic floor dysfunction secondary to childbirth and how they can be managed.
• To consider the complexities and challenges in the assessment and management of pelvic pain
• To consider clinical scenarios through case based discussion

We hope that this meeting will provide you with an invaluable opportunity to network with experts and like-minded colleagues in our field from around the globe. Please do not hesitate to contact the IUGA Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. I hope you will join us online in March. See you then!

With best regards,

Angie Rantell, Chair of the Program Committee

The IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is a prime marketing opportunity for you to reach a broad segment of professionals with interests in the field of urogynecology. As a sponsor of the meeting, you will become highly visible, you will be an integral part of the event and you will gain valuable exposure to key decision-makers and benefit from personal interaction with all attendees. If you are interested in being part of this international meeting, please contact:

Contact persons:

Tessa Benitez, Associate Executive Director

Corie Pel, Association Manager

Addresses:
Zaanweg 119A
1521 DS Wormerveer
The Netherlands
Phone NL: +31 75 647 63 65

14305 Southcross Dr, Suite 100
Burnsville,  MN 55306
USA
Phone USA:  +1 (952) 683 9037 

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Did you miss the  IUGA International Symposium, Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Don't worry- you aren't too late! You can still register and get access to all of the great content! For the next three months, all of the sessions and workshops will remain available on-demand to registrants! Register now to get access!

Please find the registration fees below.

USD 50 per member attendee

USD 110 non-member attendee*
*Including 1 year AHP membership in IUGA until end 2022 (only available for those who have not been an IUGA member in the last 2 years)

 REGISTER NOW

IUGA is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to attend the Virtual IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, March 12-13, 2022. The scholarships will cover the cost of meeting registration for each recipient* and are meant to support those needing financial assistance to cover the cost of registration.

Priority will be given to applicants who clearly demonstrate the registration fee is a financial burden and without the scholarship they would be unable to attend the IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

Please note that only applications from Category B or C countries will be considered. For a complete list of the classification of countries for membership year 2022, please click here.

Application Process

The scholarship application process is now closed. Applicants will be informed of the status of their applications before March 8, 2022.

*Scholarships are not transferable.

All presentations will be recorded and available to registrants on-demand for three months following the meeting.

All times indicated below are per UTC.