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Practice Advisory: Possible Drug Induced Retinal Maculopathy Secondary to Long-term Use of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (Elmiron)

Pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1985 for the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS). Currently, it is the only FDA approved oral agent for the treatment of IC/PBS. Due to the limited availability of alternative treatments for IC/PBS, many patients may rely on long-term continuation of this drug for relief of symptoms.

President's Perspective: Brief Amicus Curiae Filed

Sep 30, 2021 12:13 PM

As you may recall, in January 2020, the California Department of Justice announced that Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon, Inc) pay $344 million for “falsely and deceptively” marketing mesh devices used to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

AUGS Joins ACOG to Oppose Texas Legislation That Threatens Access to Reproductive Patient Care

We note particular concern and strongly oppose any laws and regulations that interfere in the confidential relationship which exists between a patient and their physician. This new law endangers this relationship by giving private citizens the unprecedented ability to interfere in women’s reproductive health decision-making.

Remembering Past President Charles deProsse

Sep 08, 2021 03:19 PM

A cherished colleague passed away at his home on September 10, Charles A. deProsse, MD. He was 95. Dr. deProsse was AUGS’ 14th President serving in 1992-1993.

Remembering Past President Stephen B. Young, MD

A cherished colleague and friend to many of us passed away this past weekend (September 4, 2021), Stephen B. Young, MD. Dr. Young was AUGS’ 26th President serving in 2004-2005. He was an advocate of excellence in gynecologic surgery and was pivotal in the establishment of the AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN).

Important COVID-19 Health and Safety Update for PFD Week 2021

Aug 30, 2021 09:29 AM

The recent increase in COVID infections has prompted discussions with the AUGS Board and we have made the decision to continue to plan for an in-person PFD Week 2021, October 12-15 in Phoenix, AZ with the option for virtual for those who cannot or choose not to attend in -person. This will be done with the top priority of the safety of all attendees, our industry partners, and AUGS staff.

Welcome Our New Board Members

Aug 18, 2021 11:25 AM

I hope you will join me in congratulating our new AUGS Board members!

Juneteenth 2021

Jun 19, 2021 04:06 PM

I think that many of us exhibited both surprise and a sense of relief to the news of the declaration of Juneteenth as a new federal holiday. Although sporadically celebrated prior to this, the recognition and validation of this sentiment at the national level is overdue. I have asked our DEI leadership on behalf of the Committee to provide some words of recognition and resonance that will help to inspire all of us in AUGS.

Seeking Program Champions for Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder

Jun 11, 2021 09:52 AM

In alignment with our mission to increase awareness in the US about pelvic floor disorders, I am soliciting potential interest from AUGS members in bringing an educational program about incontinence self-management to your local communities.

President's Perspective: Call for Volunteers and Board Nominations

May 27, 2021 11:34 AM

We continue to get closer to seeing each other again at the upcoming PFD Week 2021. As I noted a few weeks ago, the programming for this year’s meeting will highlight excellence in the latest research, updates in clinical care approaches and translational initiatives, as well as many social and networking opportunities to reconnect.