The FIGO podcast
The FIGO podcast is produced by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and is aimed at obstetricians, gynaecologists and other health care professionals. Each episode shares clinical recommendations intended to improve health outcomes for women and girls worldwide. It reflects FIGO's vision that women everywhere achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing. The show also discusses reducing disparities in healthcare available to women and newborns, and advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. The hosts note that while they often use the terms "woman" and "girl", they recognise that not everyone who needs gynaecological or obstetric care identifies that way, and that inclusive, sensitive services must be available to all.
Episodes
Improving outcomes through respectful patient-centred care
From the The FIGO Committee on Health Systems Strengthening and Respectful Care, Dr Stella Dantas is joined by obstetrician Dr Jezid Miranda and midwife Professor Soo Downe to explore the importance and power of respectful, person-centred maternity care. Together, they discuss trauma-informed approaches, the challenge of misinformation, and why truly listening and responding to women's needs is es
The impact of toxic environmental exposures on women’s health
Earth Day is a very pertinent call to educate, inspire and mobilise individuals, communities, and governments to appreciate the importance of the environment and invest in its sustainability, protection and restoration. This Earth Day, the FIGO Committee on Climate Change and Toxic Environmental Exposures (C2TE2) marks the occasion with a new podcast episode exploring the impact of climate change
Micronutrients and lifestyle modifications in menopause
Led by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Committee on Women of Menopausal Age, this Q&A-style podcast episode explores key aspects of health and wellbeing during the menopausal transition. The discussion focuses on improving the health status of women at menopausal age while highlighting the importance of preventive care and proactive health management.Through ex
Beyond borders: The global impact of violating reproductive human rights
On this episode of the FIGO podcast, leaders from the FIGO Division of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing, Dr Aparna Sridhar, Dr Ivonne Diaz, Dr Asha Kasliwal, Dr Laura Gil and Dr Nikhil Purandare, discuss the impacts of ongoing violations of reproductive human rights across the world. This episode highlights the challenges in access to safe abortion, contraception and fertility care aro
Violence against providers in obstetrics and gynaecology
On this episode of the FIGO podcast, Dr Atziri Ramírez-Negrin, Chair of the FIGO Committee on Women Facing Crises, is joined by Dr Margit Endler, Dr Rubina Sohail and Dr Brenda Urbina to speak about the pervading issue of violence against OBGYN healthcare providers.The episode highlights the complex factors contributing to workplace violence including insufficient healthcare resources, unmet patie
Exploring environmental drivers of global women's health
To mark Earth Day, the FIGO Committee on Climate Change and Toxic Environmental Exposures (C2TE2) invites you to listen to a new episode of the FIGO podcast The Committee Chair Dr Nate DeNicola takes you on a world tour exploring environmental drivers of global women's health in interviews with committee members and experts.Past Chair Dr Ditas Decena from the Philippines describes how she counsels
The Cartagena Declaration
In the fourth episode of the FIGO Podcast we speak to Ivonne Diaz, Director of FIGO’s Division of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing, Aparna Sridhar, Chair of the Committee on Contraception, Teresa Bombas, Committee on Safe Abortion, and Jaideep Malhotra, Chair of the Committee on Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology and Infertility, to learn more about the Cartagena Declaration.They des
Benefits and concerns surrounding adolescent contraceptive use
In the third episode of the FIGO podcast, Professor Nichole Tyson, Associate Member of FIGO’s Committee on Contraception, describes the benefits of contraception for adolescents and addresses key concerns on myths about contraceptive use in young people.Prof Tyson looks at the use of contraceptives for the management of menstrual disorders, non-contraceptive benefits of birth control and key consi
Available methods of contraception and their application for adolescents
In the second episode of the FIGO podcast, Dr Aparna Sridhar, Chair of FIGO’s Committee on Contraception, discusses recommendations on the use of contraceptive methods and how these apply to the adolescent population.This episode highlights the importance of contraceptive counselling, considers recommendations for the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives and talks through the need to respe
Adolescent pregnancy as a public health issue: the importance of adolescent contraception
In the first episode of the FIGO podcast, Dr Jeanne Conry, FIGO President, explores adolescent pregnancy as a public health issue.The episode highlights the importance of adolescent contraception and underlines the particular challenges and opportunities pertaining to adolescent contraceptive use. It also discusses how a health care consultation with an adolescent is never full without addressing
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