Committee on Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders

Urogynaecological or pelvic floor disorders encompass a wide range of conditions spanning the life spectrum. Notable among these are pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and faecal incontinence, pelvic trauma, sexual dysfunction and some malformations.

As childbirth is often implicated, pelvic floor disorders have been considered a natural consequence of childbearing, ageing, or both. In many cultures, women do not seek treatment for these conditions despite their adverse impact on quality of life. The Committee on Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders was created to articulate the issues related to pelvic health and bring the silent challenges faced by women and girls to the fore.

Committee Objectives

The Committee seeks to:

educate practitioners and patients about the various types of conditions under its purview
create awareness on the various modalities of treatment available for the conditions
liaise with national societies to advocate for enhanced training of obstetricians and gynaecologists to provide the highest quality of care for the women and girls with pelvic floor conditions
review available evidence to inform practice recommendations and guidance.

Committee Members

Chair

Professor Judith Goh - Australia

Past Chair

Dr Magali Robert - Canada

Members

Professor Gert Naumann – Germany
Dr Charlemagne Ouedraogo – Burkina Faso
Mr Abdul Sultan – United Kingdom
Dr Heriberto Lizaola Díaz de León – Mexico
Dr Carlos Diaz Tamara – Colombia
Dr Grace Chen – United States