The FIGO podcast

by International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

The FIGO podcast, hosted by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), aims to disseminate clinical recommendations to obstetricians, gynaecologists and other health care professionals to help improve women and girls’ health outcomes around the globe. FIGO has a vision that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throug ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Exploring environmental drivers of global women's health

    Exploring environmental drivers of global women's health

    58:56

    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 patients on diet and nutrition to avoid risks of ADHD and autism, and her new technique in prescribing search terms. And you will hear new fun facts on mangoes! Dr Jim Zhang joins from China where he is conducting ground-breaking research on PFAS "forever chemicals" linked to preterm birth and PCOS. He gives the unvarnished facts about non-stick pans, waterproof children's clothing and what this means for women's health clinicians and policy makers. You will also hear from University of California San Francisco expert liaison Rashmi Joglekar, Director of Community Engagement at the EaRTH Center. She reveals a new source of non-chemical environmental stressors and their impact on public health and shares expert tips for navigating "clean beauty" products.

  • The Cartagena Declaration

    The Cartagena Declaration

    13:44

    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 describe how access to sexual and reproductive health and rights is a basic and non-negotiable human right of every woman and girl in the world, and call for professional health organisations to leverage their collective expertise, resources, and advocacy power to advance the wellbeing of women worldwide.

  • Benefits and concerns surrounding adolescent contraceptive use

    Benefits and concerns surrounding adolescent contraceptive use

    15:39

    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 considerations for contraceptive use in cancer patients. The episode also dispels recurrent myths regarding risks linked to hormonal contraception. Thank you to podcasters CREOGS over coffee for their support in producing the podcast series.

  • Available methods of contraception and their application for adolescents

    Available methods of contraception and their application for adolescents

    15:51

    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 respect adolescent’s autonomy when deciding to use contraception. Thank you to podcasters CREOGS over coffee for their support in producing the podcast series.

  • Adolescent pregnancy as a public health issue: the importance of adolescent contraception

    Adolescent pregnancy as a public health issue: the importance of adolescent contraception

    16:40

    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 sexual and reproductive health. Thank you to podcasters CREOGS over coffee for their support in producing the podcast series.