On 5 October 2025, the global maternal health community came together at the FIGO 2025 World Congress to launch and celebrate ...

In global health, numbers often reflect need. But sometimes, they reflect hope.

After a rigorous selection process, Montréal was chosen as the host city for the FIGO World Congress 2027, recognised for its vibrant cultural scene, inclusive values, excellent accessibility for ...

The XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics closed today in Cape Town, South Africa, after four and a half inspiring days of learning, collaboration and commitment to advancing the ...

The FIGO Elections took place today, during the second day of the 2025 General Assembly celebrated as part of XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Cape Town. We are pleased to ...

On 22 September 2025, US President Donald Trump made unprecedented statements claiming that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use during pregnancy is linked to autism in children 1. This ...

FIGO and the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) have developed a groundbreaking classification system for chronic pelvic pain (CPP), aiming to transform diagnosis, management, education and ...

FIGO highlights critical new guidance published in the International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics on preventing post-caesarean sepsis, a leading cause of maternal mortality. The comprehensive ...

A new International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (IJGO) paper from FIGO offers crucial best practice advice on fertility preservation for cancer patients of reproductive age, amid rising cancer ...

It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Prof John J. Sciarra, a visionary leader, compassionate mentor and outstanding figure in the global obstetrics and gynaecology community. Prof ...

Cosmetic genital surgeries in women—such as labiaplasty, clitoral hood reduction, hymenoplasty, vaginoplasty, and laser-based procedures—have seen a notable rise in popularity in recent years. In ...