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Resources from the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

Women facing bleeding disorders, clotting conditions and other hemostatic challenges deserve access to trusted, evidence-based guidance from the world's leading experts in reproductive health.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), a global alliance representing obstetricians and gynecologists in more than 130 countries, has developed a series of resources to support healthcare professionals and patients navigating women's health across all life stages. From menstrual health and pregnancy complications to postpartum hemorrhage and beyond, the following FIGO materials offer practical clinical guidance and patient-centered tools to improve outcomes for women worldwide.

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FIGO Scientific Committee journals and guidance

  • The FIGO Committee on Childbirth and Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) is a global team of obstetric experts dedicated to reducing maternal mortality through evidence-based clinical guidelines, advocacy and research on the prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal death worldwide.

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  • The FIGO Committee on Menstrual Disorders and Related Health Impacts develops clinical classification systems, research frameworks and advocacy resources to improve the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and related conditions such as iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia affecting women globally.

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FIGO resources on women's bleeding and clotting

FIGO resources on menstrual disorders and menopause

  • This free FIGO webinar, led by experts from the Menstrual Disorders Committee, examines iron deficiency across the lifespan, covering its physiological role, the impact of heavy menstrual bleeding and pregnancy on iron status, fetal neurodevelopment and anemia correction before gynecologic surgery.

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  • This free FIGO and FLASOG webinar examines cardiovascular risk in menopausal women, covering lipid metabolism, stroke and thromboembolic considerations associated with hormone replacement therapy, with a focus on clinical implications for Latin America. Recorded in Spanish, but available in English and French 

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  • This free FIGO webinar takes a lifecycle approach to menopausal care, covering micronutrients, lifestyle management, hormone therapy benefits, sexual health and considerations for women with a cancer history

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FIGO resources on postpartum hemorrhage 

  • The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with FIGO and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), published consolidated clinical guidelines providing comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) across all health care settings to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide.

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  • This FIGO Committee guidance synthesizes current evidence to provide clinical recommendations on screening, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of anemia in pregnancy as a key strategy for reducing postpartum hemorrhage-related maternal mortality.

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  • This FIGO Committee paper addresses the critical role of accurate postpartum blood loss measurement in the early detection and management of PPH, highlighting that visual estimation remains widely inaccurate and frequently leads to delayed treatment.

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  • This free FIGO webinar explores the WHO Roadmap to Eliminate Postpartum Hemorrhage from 2023 to 2030, featuring perspectives from global leaders, trainees and frontline midwives on the collective action needed to address PPH disparities worldwide.

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  • This free FIGO webinar examines severe maternal morbidity through the lens of maternal near-miss criteria, critical interventions including cesarean and postpartum hysterectomy, and the organization of maternal critical care units.

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  • This free recording from the FIGO World Congress 2025 brings together global leaders in maternal health to share innovations and collaborative solutions for reducing PPH-related maternal mortality, and marks the official launch of the WHO-FIGO-ICM Consolidated Guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage.

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