The International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, usually just FIGO ("fee'go") as the acronym of its French name Fédération Internationale de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique, is a worldwide
non-governmental organisation
A non-governmental organization (NGO) or non-governmental organisation (see American and British English spelling differences#-ise, -ize (-isation, -ization), spelling differences) is an organization that generally is formed independent from g ...
representing
obstetrician
Obstetrics is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. As a medical specialty, obstetrics is combined with gynecology under the discipline known as obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), which is a surgi ...
s and
gynaecologist
Gynaecology or gynecology (see American and British English spelling differences, spelling differences) is the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs. It is often paired with ...
s in over one hundred territories. It was founded on 26 July 1954 in
Geneva
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, Switzerland, to "promote the well-being of women and to raise the standard of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology". Membership is currently composed of 132 professional societies ('National Member Societies') of obstetricians and gynaecologists worldwide.
The headquarters of FIGO was initially located at Geneva, Switzerland. The FIGO Secretariat is located at London, United Kingdom.
Core activities
The aim of FIGO is to improve the health and well-being of women and newborns worldwide. FIGO works to enable every woman to achieve active participation in her own health and rights, and the highest possible standards of health. It is financed by dues of member societies, grants, and educational activities.
FIGO's work covers many critical aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology and women's health and rights, including:
* adolescent health
* cervical cancer
* environmental health
* refugee and migrant health
* noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)
* sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
* universal health coverage (UHC)
FIGO implements global programmes on specific women's health issues, in collaboration with National Member Societies and/or partner organisations. These include:
* Fistula Surgery Training Initiative
* Postpartum Family Planning (PPIUD)
* Advocating Safe Abortion Project
* Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)
FIGO Committees and Working Groups are dedicated to critical sub-specialty issues across obstetrics, gynecology and related fields:
* Contraception and Family Planning (Committee)
* Ethical and Professional Aspects of Human Reproduction and Women's Health (Committee)
* Fistula and Genital Trauma (Committee)
* Gynecologic Oncology (Committee)
* Human Rights, Refugees and Violence Against Women (Committee)
* Menstrual Disorders (Committee)
* Minimal Access Surgery (Committee)
* Pregnancy and Noncommunicable Diseases (Committee)
* Reproductive Developmental Environmental Health (Committee)
* Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology and Infertility (Committee)
* Safe Abortion (Committee)
* Safe Motherhood and Newborn Health (Committee)
* Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor (Committee)
* Benign Breast Disease (Working Group)
* International Childbirth Initiative (Working Group)
* Postpartum Haemorrhage (Working Group)
* Preterm Birth (Working Group)
Classification systems
Uterine bleeding
![System 1 Nomenclature and Definitions 2016](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/System_1_Nomenclature_and_Definitions_2016.jpg)
In 2011 FIGO recognized two systems designed to aid research, education, and clinical care of women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in the reproductive years.
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is staged using the FIGO staging system and uses information obtained after surgery, which can include a total
abdominal hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It may also involve removal of the cervix, ovary, ovaries (oophorectomy), Fallopian tubes (salpingectomy), and other surrounding structures.
Usually performed by a gynaecology, gynecologist, a ...
via
midline laparotomy,
removal of (usually) both ovaries and Fallopian tubes,
(usually) the omentum,
pelvic (peritoneal) washings, assessment of
retroperitoneal lymph nodes (including the
pelvic
The pelvis (plural pelves or pelvises) is the lower part of the trunk, between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region), together with its embedded skeleton (sometimes also called bony pelvis, or pelvic skeleton).
The ...
and
para-aortic lymph nodes),
appendectomy
An appendectomy, also termed appendicectomy, is a Surgery, surgical operation in which the vermiform appendix (a portion of the intestine) is removed. Appendectomy is normally performed as an urgent or emergency procedure to treat complicated acu ...
in suspected mucinous tumors, and pelvic/peritoneal biopsies for
cytopathology
Cytopathology (from Greek , ''kytos'', "a hollow"; , ''pathos'', "fate, harm"; and , '' -logia'') is a branch of pathology that studies and diagnoses diseases on the cellular level. The discipline was founded by George Nicolas Papanicolaou in 1 ...
.
Publications
Major publications include:
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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
The ''International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics'' is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering obstetrics and gynecology. It was established in 1963 as the ''Journal of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics'', obta ...
'' - peer reviewed journal published monthly by Wiley Online Library.
*"FIGO Newsletter" - published monthly, electronically
*FIGO Ethics Guidelines have been reproduced (with commentary) in academic periodicals: e.g. (2006) 7 ''
Medical Law International
''Medical Law International'' is a peer-reviewed law review that covers issues in medical law, bioethics, and health governance. It was established in 1993 and is currently published by SAGE Publications. The editors-in-chief
An editor-in-chief ( ...
'' 361.
World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics
FIGO conducts a triennial meeting, the World Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In addition the society sponsors fellowships, lectures, provides reports about women's health, and offers grants. Importantly through international committees consensus guidelines are achieved about evaluation and treatment of gynecological and obstetrical disorders.
Member associations
The following 124 professional societies are members of FIGO as of December 2010:
*Afghan Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
*Albanian Association of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional association of physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology in the United States. Several Latin American countries are also represented within Districts of ...
, The
*Asociacion de Ginecologia y Obstetricia de Guatemala (AGOG)
*Asociacion de Obstetricia y Ginecologia de Costa Rica
*Associação Moçambicana de Obstetras e Ginecologistas (AMOG)
*Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of Tanzania, (The AGOTA)
*Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Macedonia
*Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Serbia, Montenegro and Republic Srpska (UGOSCGRS)
*Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Malawi (AOGM)
*Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Uganda
*Association Sénégalaise de Gynécologie-Obstétrique (ASGO)
*Bulgarian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The
*Chinese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The
*Collège National des Gynécologues et Obstétriciens Français
*Croatian Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians
*Cyprus Gynaecological and Obstetrics Society
*Czech Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
*Dansk Selskab for Obstetrik og Gynækologi
*Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe
*Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The
*Egyptian Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The
*Emirate Medical Association
*Eritrean Medical Association (ERIMA)
*Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
*Federaçao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia (FEBRASGO)
*Federación Argentina de Sociedades de Ginecología y Obstetricia
*Federación Colombiana de Asociaciones de Obstetricia y Ginecología
*Federación Ecuatoriana de Sociedades de Ginecología y Obstetricia
*Federación Mexicana de Colegios de Obstetricia y Ginecologia (FEMECOG)
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Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
*Finnish Gynecological Association
*Georgian Obstetricians and Gynecologists Association (GOGA)
*Grabham Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, The
*Hellenic Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society
*Hungarian Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
*Icelandic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
*Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), ( ga, Coláiste Ríoga Lianna na hÉireann) is an Irish professional body dedicated to improving the practice of general medicine and related medical specialities, chiefly through the accredit ...
*Iraqi Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISOG)
*Israel Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
*Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
*Jordanian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, The
*Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society
*Koninklijke BelgischeVerenigning voor Gynecologie en Verloskunde/Societé Royale Belge de Gynécologie et d’Obstetrique
*Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Kuwait Medical Association
Kuwait Medical Association was founded in October 1963. It is an establishment which provides and represents all doctors in Kuwait. The Kuwait Medical Association headquarters are in the Kuwait Medical Professionals building. It is located in J ...
: The Profession of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
*Kyrgyz Association of Obstetricians, Gynecologists and Neonatologists (KOAGN)
*Latvian Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians
*Libyan Obstetrical and Gynaecological Association
*Lithuanian Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
*Macau Association of Obstetric and Gynaecology
*Malta College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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Myanmar Medical Association
The Myanmar Medical Association ( my, မြန်မာနိုင်ငံ ဆရာဝန် အသင်း; abbreviated MMA; formerly the Burma Medical Association) is Myanmar's only professional organisation of physicians. Founded in 194 ...
*National Association of Iranian Obstetricians & Gynecologists (NAIGO)
*Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NESOG)
*Norsk gynekologisk Forening (Norwegian Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics)
*Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Hong Kong
*Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia
*Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Singapore
*Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of the Sudan
*Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Bangladesh
*Oesterreichische Gesellschaft fur Gynakologie und Geburtshilfe (Austrian Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
*Papua New Guinea Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society
*Perkumpulan Obstetri Dan Ginekologi Indonesia (Indonesian Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology)
*Philippine Obstetrical & Gynecological Society, INC
*Polish Gynaecological Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Ginekologiczne)
*Republic of Armenia Association of Obstetricians/Gynecologists and Neonatologists
*Romanian Society of Obstetric and Gynecology
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Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is a professional association based in London, United Kingdom. Its members, including people with and without medical degrees, work in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, that is ...
(UK)
*Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, The
*Russian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
*Saudi Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society
*Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilf/Société Suisse de Gynécologie & Obstétrique
*Shoqata e Obstetërve dhe Gjinekologëve te Kosovës/Kosovo Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association (KOGA)
*Sierra Leone Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians
*Slovak Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
*Slovene Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians
*Sociedad Boliviana de Obstetricia y Ginecología
*Sociedad Chilena de Obstetricia y Ginecología
*Sociedad Cubana de Obstetricia y Ginecología
*Sociedad de Ginecología y Obstetricia de El Salvador
*Sociedad de Ginecología y Obstetricia de Honduras
*Sociedad de ObstetriciayGinecología de Venezuela
*Sociedad Dominicana de Obstetricia y Ginecologia
*Sociedad Espanõla de Ginecología y Obstetricia
*Sociedad Ginecotocologica del Uruguay
*Sociedad Nicaragüense de Ginecología y Obstetricia
*Sociedad Panamenã de Obstetricia y Ginecología
*Sociedad Paraguaya de Ginecología y Obstetricia
*Sociedad Peruana de Obstetricia y Ginecología
*Sociedade Portuguesa de Obstetricia e Ginecologia
*Società Italiana di Ginecologia e Ostetricia
*Societé Algérienne de Gynécologye-Obstétrique
*Societe de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique du Benin et du Togo CUGO-CNHU
*Société de Gynécologie et d’Obstétrique de Bénin
*Societe de Gynecologie et d’Obstetrique de Côte d'Ivoire
*Societé de Gynécologie et Obstétrique du Niger (SGON)
*Societé de Gynécologues et Obstétriciens du Burkina (SOGOB)
*Société Gabonaise de Gynécologie Obstétrique et de la Reproduction (SGGOR)
*Société Guinéenne de Gynécologie-Obstétrique
*Societe Haitienne d’Obstetrique et de Gynecologie
*Société Libanaise d'Obstétrique et de Gynécologie (Lebanese Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology)
*Société Luxembourgeoise de Gynécologie et d’Obstétrique
*Societé Malienne de Gynécologie Obstétrique (SOMAGO)
*Société Royale Marocaine de Gynécologie Obstétrique
*Société Tunisienne de Gynécologie et d’Obstétrique
*Society of Estonian Gynaecologists
*Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of Ghana (
Ghana Medical Association
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) represents physicians, surgeons and dentists working throughout Ghana. It was established in 1958 and is divided into ten divisions representing each region of Ghana as at the end of 2018.
History
The earliest ...
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*Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON)
*Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Cameroon (SOGOC)
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Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan (SOGP) is a professional medical association formed by practitioners of obstetrics and gynecology in Pakistan. A member of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIG ...
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Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) is a national medical society in Canada, representing over 4,000 obstetricians/gynaecologists, family physicians, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals in the field of s ...
, The/Societé des Obstétriciens et Gynécolgues du Canada
*Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Republic of Moldova
*Society of Palestinian Gynaecologists and Obstetricians
*South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, The
*Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
*Svensk Förening För Obstetrik & Gynekologi (The Swedish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
*Syrian Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
*Taiwan Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The
*Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
*Ukrainian Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, The
*Vietnam Gynaecology and Obstetrics Association VINAGOFPA
*Zambia Association of Gynaecologists & Obstetricians (ZAGO)
*Zimbabwe Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, The
References
External links
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''International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics''
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