American Urogynecologic Society

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our incredible members! Your dedication to advancing urogynecology makes a lasting impact on patient care and the future of our specialty. Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with warmth and gratitude! ????

#VoicesforPFD | Exploring treatments for overactive bladder (OAB) marks a significant stride in discovering effective strategies to manage and alleviate symptoms. #BladdersMatter #BladderHealthMonth Learn more with this #OAB fact sheet: https://lnkd.in/eXVkQMNP

“I think in the field of medicine, we’re all dependent upon the team. We can only do what we do by working with others in our field. It’s this whole concept of ‘team’ that becomes important and making every member feel valued, as well as inspiring them to work to the expertise of their licensure. I also think, in our field, you have fun at your job. We always say ‘Good times with Team UroGYN.’” – Matthew Barker, MD, FACOG from Sioux Falls, South Dakota on how Avera Medical Group Gynecology staff support each other. Thank you to Dr. Barker and Avera Health for their participation in #DayintheLife!

#UrogynecologyJournal | Dr. Sara Cichowski AUGS Publications Committee member, interviews Dr. Nicole Fleischmann, the corresponding author of the Clinical Practice Statement “Urethral Bulking,” to provide an overview and highlight the findings of the document. Watch the full interview on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/eH6fVU_C

#UrogynecologyJournal | This study highlights that patients with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS), particularly patients with non-bladder centric IC, experience widespread symptoms associated with autonomic nervous system dysfunction that affects the entire body. #bladdersmatter #bladderhealthmonth https://lnkd.in/gwm7RchJ

#DayintheLife | For Dr. Matthew Barker, every new patient is a chance to change a life. Learn why he believes that urogynecological care can make a difference for so many who struggle with urinary incontinence and pelvic floor issues.

Medicine is a family affair for Dr. Matthew Barker! Learn why becoming a physician may have been in Dr. Barker’s DNA and why women’s health became such an important area of study for him. #DayintheLife

AUGS is thrilled to collaborate with the Canadian Society for Pelvic Medicine on #PFDWeek25. The PFD Week Program Planning Committee is seeking volunteers to review abstracts and videos, helping to ensure that the Annual Meeting delivers top-quality, cutting-edge research and clinical content. Deadline to volunteer is Nov. 29: https://lnkd.in/gFxKsigZ

#MemberMonday | Meet Matthew Barker, MD, FACOG, from Avera Medical Group Urogynecology in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Barker is South Dakota’s first and only fellowship-trained and board-certified urogynecologist. Learn more about him during AUGS’ #ADayInTheLife feature as he shares his insight into women’s health and urogynecological care in the Midwest.

Consider donating to the Fellows Education Fund to support educational opportunities such as the Fellows Hands-on Course, Fellows Day and other educational and networking opportunities that support the next generation of urogynecologists. https://lnkd.in/eza-dFeP https://lnkd.in/eipMbMK7