FIGIJ Board Published Article: Pediatric and adolescent gynecology through a global lens

by davidemacek | May 25, 2021 | General Updates

Eveline J. Roos, Judy Simms-Cendan, Charleen Cheung, Deborah Laufer, Sonia R. Grover, on behalf of FIGIJ board in collaboration with FIGO Abstract Girls and adolescents, aged 0–19 years make up almost 30% of the world’s female population yet their specific healthcare...

NASPAG Position Statement on COVID-19 vaccines and Gynecologic Concerns in Adolescent and Young Adults

by davidemacek | May 21, 2021 | General Updates

NASPAG Position Statement on COVID-19 vaccines and Gynecologic Concerns in Adolescent and Young Adults Created by Hina Talib MD, Elise D. Berlan MD, and Nichole Tyson MD In collaboration with NASPAG Advocacy Committee members: Elizabeth Alderman MD, Rachel Casey MD,...

May Update: Position Statements, National Meetings, Social Media, and Much More!

by davidemacek | May 21, 2021 | General Updates

Dear friends in PAG It is time for a Presidential update, and I am pleased to share with you our new Advocacy Position Statement on Global Menstrual Health. Also attached is a second Position Statement on Mental Health and PAG. Many thanks to Evelien and Judy and the...

SAGIJ: What is the Pandemic leaving us in the adolescent population?

by davidemacek | Apr 16, 2021 | General Updates

By Vivi Cramer, FIGIJ Member On behalf of SAGIJ, addressing the issue of the pandemic and the adolescent population. (English and Spanish Translations below) Opening Speech Management and Activity SAGIJ 2021. Dr. Viviana A Cramer President. Opening Meeting “What...

FIGIJ Advocacy Statement: Mental health in children and adolescents from a PAG perspective

by davidemacek | Mar 14, 2021 | General Updates

Introduction/Purpose As health care professionals delivering care to girls and adolescents, we must first be aware of the serious and important role played by mental health within this group of patients, with the goal of early detection of those who are vulnerable and...

FIGIJ Advocacy Statement: Menstrual Health Globally

by davidemacek | Mar 10, 2021 | General Updates

Declaración de FIGIJ: Salud menstrual a nivel mundial Introduction/Purpose: Across the globe, the onset of menstruation (menarche) marks the entry of adolescent girls into the reproductive years of her life. Menstruation is a natural, inevitable biological process...