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Aboriginal

293	Health Professionals Working With First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Consensus Guideline published June 2013
259	Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Realities and Access to Services for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada – Policy Statement published June 2011
251	Returning Birth to Aboriginal, Rural, and Remote Communities Policy Statement published December 2010
188	Inuktitut translation A Report on Best Practices for Returning Birth to Rural and Remote Aboriginal Communities published March 2007
188	A Report on Best Practices for Returning Birth to Rural and Remote Aboriginal Communities published March 2007
100	A Guide for Health Professionals Working with Aboriginal Peoples Policy Statement (Part 5 – Aboriginal Health Resources) published March 2001
100	A Guide for Health Professionals Working with Aboriginal Peoples Policy Statement (Part 4 – Cross Cultural Understanding) published February 2001
100	A Guide for Health Professionals Working with Aboriginal Peoples Policy Statement (Part 3 – Health Issues Affecting Aboriginal Peoples) published January 2001
100	A Guide for Health Professionals Working with Aboriginal Peoples Policy Statement (Part 2 – The Sociocultural Context of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada) published December 2000
100	A Guide for Health Professionals Working with Aboriginal Peoples Policy Statement (Part 1 – Executive Summary) published December 2000

Breast Disease

181	Breast Self-Examination Committee Opinion published August 2006
179	Progesterone-Only and Non-Hormonal Contraception in the Breast Cancer Survivor: Joint Review and Committee Opinion of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada. published July 2006
170	Mastalgia published January 2006
158	Breast Cancer and Abortion Committee Opinion published May 2005
142	Use of Hormonal Replacement Therapy After Treatment of Breast Cancer – Replaces #73 (May 1998) published January 2004
111	Breast Cancer, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding published February 2002

Contraception

280	Contraception d’urgence (Remplace # 131, août 2003) published September 2012
280	Emergency Contraception – Replaces No. 131, August 2003 published September 2012
219	Missed Hormonal Contraceptives: New Recommendations Committee Opinion published November 2008
205	Statement on Generic Oral Contraceptives published March 2008
195	Canadian Consensus Guideline on Continuous and Extended Hormonal Contraception, 2007 published July 2007
174	Canadian Contraception Consensus – update on depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DPMA) – Replaces #94 (Aug 2000), #21 (July/Aug 1993) published April 2006
143	Canadian Contraception Consensus (Part 3 of 3) – Replaces #131(Aug 2003) and #49 (Sept 1996) published April 2004
143	Canadian Contraception Consensus (Part 2 of 3) – Replaces #131(Aug 2003) and #49 (Sept 1996) published March 2004
143	Canadian Contraception Consensus (Part 1 of 3) – Replaces #131(Aug 2003) and #49 (Sept 1996) published February 2004
131	Emergency Contraception (Replaced by #143 (Feb 2004) Replaces #92 (July 2000)) published August 2003
94	Injectable Medroxyprogesterone Acetate for Contraception Committee Opinion (Replaced by #174 (Aug 2006)) published August 2000
92	Emergency Postcoital Contraception (Replaced by #131 (Aug 2003) Replaces #13 (Nov 1996)) published July 2000

Diagnostic Imaging

260	Ultrasound in Twin Pregnancies published June 2011
257	Ultrasonographic Cervical Length Assessment in Predicting Preterm Birth in Singleton Pregnancies published May 2011
223	Content of a Complete Routine Second Trimester Obstetrical Ultrasound Examination and Report – Replaces #103 (May 2001) published March 2009
192	Fetal Sex Determination and Disclosure Policy Statement published April 2007
191	Non-Medical Use of Fetal Ultrasound Committee Opinion published April 2007
187	Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy – Replaced by #261 and 262 (July 2011) – Replaces #79 (Aug 1999) and #17 (Aug 1997) published February 2007
162	Fetal Soft Markers in Obstetric Ultrasound published June 2005
161	Ultrasound Evaluation of First Trimester Pregnancy Complications published June 2005
160	Obstetric Ultrasound Biological Effects and Safety published June 2005
135	The Use of First Trimester Ultrasound – endorsed by DI Committee Dec 2008 published October 2003
130	The Use of Fetal Doppler in Obstetrics – Replaced by #197 (Sept 2007) published July 2003
104	Guidelines for Ultrasound in Labour and Delivery Committee Opinion – endorsed by DI Committee Dec 2008 published May 2001
103	Content of a Complete Obstetrical Ultrasound Report Committee Opinion – Replaced by #223 (March 2009) published May 2001
102	Ultrasound Cervical Assessment in Predicting Preterm Birth published May 2001

Ethics

272	Policy Statement: Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation published February 2012
246	Pelvic Examinations by Medical Students – Replaces #176, April 2006 published September 2010
228	Conflict of Interest – Policy Statement (Replaces #141 (Dec 2003)) published July 2009
215	Informed Consent to Donate Embryos for Research Purposes published September 2008
151	FIGO Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Rights published December 2004
141	Conflict of Interest – Policy Statement (Replaced by #228 (July 2009)) published December 2003
134	Sexual Abuse by Physicians Policy Statement – Replaces # 11 (Sept 1992) published October 2003

Genetics

287	Detection of Down Syndrome, Trisomy 18, and Trisomy 13 Using Cell-Free DNA in Maternal Plasma published February 2013
277	Counselling Considerations for Prenatal Genetic Screening Committee Opinion published May 2012
277	Counselling Considerations for Prenatal Genetic Screening Committee Opinion published May 2012
273	Genetic Considerations for a Woman’s Annual Gynaecological Examination Committee Opinion published March 2012
271	Delayed Child-Bearing Committee Opinion published January 2012
270	Use of Array Genomic Hybridization Technology in Prenatal Diagnosis in Canada Technical Update – Replaces #154 (January 2005) published December 2011
267	Fetal and Perinatal Autopsy in Prenatally Diagnosed Fetal Abnormalities With Normal Karyotype published October 2011
265	Use of a DNA Method, QF-PCR, in the Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Aneuploidies published September 2011
262	Prenatal Screening for and Diagnosis of Aneuploidy in Twin Pregnancies – Replaces #187 (February 2007) published July 2011
261	Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy in Singleton Pregnancies (Replaces #187 (February 2007)) published July 2011
253	Genetic Considerations for a Woman’s Pre-conception Evaluation Committee Opinion published January 2011
234	Evaluation of Prenatally Diagnosed Structural Congenital Anomalies Committee Opinion published September 2009
232	Preimplantation Genetic Testing Technical Update published August 2009
218	Carrier Screening for Thalassemia and Hemoglobinopathies in Canada published October 2008
217	Obstetrical Complications Associated With Abnormal Maternal Serum Markers Analytes Technical Update published October 2008
216	Fragile X Testing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Canada Committee Opinion published September 2008
210	New Molecular Techniques for the Prenatal Detection of Chromosomal Aneuploidy Technical Update published July 2008
201	Pre-conceptional Vitamin/Folic Acid Supplementation 2007: The Use of Folic Acid in Combination With a Multivitamin Supplement for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects and Other Congenital Anomalies – Replaces # 138 (Nov 2003)and #19 (Mar 1993) published December 2007
200	Teratogenicity Associated With Pre-Existing and Gestational Diabetes published November 2007
199	Principles of Human Teratology: Drug, Chemical, and Infectious Exposure published November 2007
194	Mid-Trimester Amniocentesis Fetal Loss Rate Committee Opinion published July 2007
187	Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy – Replaced by #261 and 262 (July 2011) – Replaces #79 (Aug 1999) and #17 (Aug 1997) published February 2007
177	Carrier Screening for Genetic Disorders in Individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish Descent published April 2006
173	Pregnancy Outcomes After Assisted Reproductive Technology published March 2006
168	Amended Canadian Guideline for Prenatal Diagnosis (2005) Change to 2005-Techniques for Prenatal Diagnosis published November 2005
167	Present Role of Stem Cells for Fetal Genetic Therapy Committee Opinion published November 2005
162	Fetal Soft Markers in Obstetric Ultrasound published June 2005
154	Genomics: New Technology for Obstetricians and Gynaecology Technical Update – Replaced by #270 (Dec 2011) published January 2005
153	Cell-Free Fetal DNA in Maternal Circulation and its Future Uses in Obstetrics Technical Update published January 2005
138	The Use of Folic Acid for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects and Other Congenital Anomalies – Replaced by # 201(Dec 2007) – Replaces # 19 (March 1993) published November 2003
133	Prevention of RH Alloimmunization published September 2003
123	Amniocentesis and Women with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus published February 2003
118	Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Testing in Pregnancy in Canada Committee Opinion published August 2002
105	Canadian Guidelines for Prenatal Diagnosis (Part 2 – Techniques of Prenatal Diagnosis) – Replaced by #194 (July 2007), #168 (Nov 2005), #123 (Feb 2003) published July 2001
105	Canadian Guidelines for Prenatal Diagnosis (Part 1 – Genetic Indications for Prenatal Diagnosis) published June 2001

Gynaecology

292	Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Pre-Menopausal Women published May 2013
286	Surgical Safety Checklist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology published January 2013
284	Colposcopic Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology and Histology published December 2012
275	Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Gynaecologic Procedures published April 2012
272	Policy Statement: Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation published February 2012
252	Oral Contraceptives and the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism: An Update published December 2010
249	Asymptomatic Endometrial Thickening published October 2010
244	Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Management published July 2010
243	Adhesion Prevention in Gynaecological Surgery published June 2010
238	Supracervical Hysterectomy published January 2010
237	Mifepristone Policy Statement (Replaces #124 (Mar 2003)) published December 2009
229	The role of obstetrician-gynaecologists in Canada – Policy Statement (Replaces #42 (Nov 1995)) published July 2009
222	Menopause and Osteoporosis Update 2009 (Replaces #171 (Feb 2006), #172 (Feb 2006)) published January 2009
204	Statement on Wait Times in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Policy Statement published March 2008
195	Canadian Consensus Guideline on Continuous and Extended Hormonal Contraception, 2007 published July 2007
193	Laparoscopic Entry: A Review of Techniques, Technologies, and Complications (Replaces #98 (Nov 2000)) published May 2007
184	Induced Abortion Guidelines published November 2006
176	Pelvic Examinations by Medical Trainees published April 2006
175	Guidelines for Training Requirements in Colposcopy and its Related Treatment Modalities published April 2006
172	Canadian Consensus Conference on Osteoporosis, 2006 Update (Replaced by #222 (Jan 2009) Replaces #108 (Sep/Dec 2001)) published February 2006
171	Canadian Consensus Conference on Menopause, 2006 Update (Replaced by #222 (Jan 2009) Replaces #108 (Sep/Dec 2001)) published February 2006
169	Primary Dysmenorrhea Consensus Guideline published December 2005
164	Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain (Part two of two) published September 2005
164	Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain (Part one of two) published August 2005
163	Gynaecological and Obstetric Management of Women With Inherited Bleeding Disorders published July 2005
150	Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) (Replaces #128 (May 2003)) published October 2004
145	The Detection and Management of Vaginal Atrophy published May 2004
131	Emergency Contraception (Replaced by #143 (Feb 2004) Replaces #92 (July 2000)) published August 2003
128	The Management of Uterine Leiomyomas (Replaced by #150 (Oct 2004)) published May 2003
124	Mifepristone Policy Statement (Replaced by #237 (Dec 2009) Replaces #10 (Sept 1992)) published March 2003
116	Hormone Replacement Therapy & Cardiovascular Disease – Policy Statement published July 2002
109	Hysterectomy (Replaces #47 (April 1996)) published January 2002
108	Appendix: The Canadian Consensus on Menopause & Osteoporosis – 2002 (Replaced by #171 (Feb 2006), #172 (Feb 2006)) published October 2002
108	The Canadian Consensus on Menopause & Osteoporosis – 2002 (Replaced by #171 (Feb 2006), #172 (Feb 2006)) published December 2001
106	Guidelines for the Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding published August 2001

Infectious Disease

285	Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy: Prevention, Screening, and Treatment published January 2013
278	Canadian HIV Pregnancy Planning Guidelines published June 2012
276	Management of Group B Streptococcal Bacteriuria in Pregnancy published May 2012
275	Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Gynaecologic Procedures published April 2012
274	Management of Varicella Infection (Chickenpox) in Pregnancy published March 2012
247	Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Obstetric Procedures published September 2010
236	Immunization in pregnancy (Replaces #220 (Dec 2008)) published November 2009
233	Antibiotic Therapy in Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes published September 2009
225	Management Guidelines for Obstetric Patients and Neonates Born to Mothers With Suspected or Probable Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) published April 2009
220	Immunization in pregnancy (Replaced by #236 (Nov 2009)) published December 2008
211	Screening and management of Bacterial Vaginosis in pregnancy (Replaces #14 (Mar 1997)) published August 2008
208	Guidelines for the management of Herpes Simplex virus in pregnancy (Replaces #2 (Aug 1992)) published June 2008
207	Genital Herpes: Gynaecological Aspects published April 2008
196	Canadian Consensus Guidelines on Human Papillomavirus (Replaces #69 (Dec 1997)) published August 2007
185	HIV Screening in Pregnancy (Replaces #62 (June 1997)) published December 2006
149	The Prevention of Early-Onset Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Disease (Replaces #61 (June 1997)) published September 2004
119	Parvovirus B19 Infection in Pregnancy published September 2002
101	Mode of Delivery for Pregnant Women Infected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus published April 2001
96	The Reproductive Care of Women Living with Hepatitis C Infection published October 2000

Junior members

246	Pelvic Examinations by Medical Students – Replaces #176, April 2006 published September 2010
176	Pelvic Examinations by Medical Trainees published April 2006
99	Pregnancy and Parental Leave in Canadian Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency Programmes Committee Opinion published November 2000

Maternal Fetal Medicine

288	Cancer Chemotherapy and Pregnancy published March 2013
282	Rural Maternity Care – Position Paper (Replaces #72, April 1998) published October 2012
281	Classification of Caesarean Sections in Canada: The Modified Robson Criteria published October 2012
274	Management of Varicella Infection (Chickenpox) in Pregnancy published March 2012
258	Magnesium Sulphate for Fetal Neuroprotection published May 2011
256	Substance Use in Pregnancy published April 2011
245	Alcohol Use and Pregnancy Consensus Clinical Guidelines published August 2010
240	Cytomegalovirus Infection in Pregnancy published April 2010
239	Obesity in Pregnancy published February 2010
231	Guidelines for the management of Vasa Praevia published August 2009
226	Vaginal Delivery of Breech Presentation published June 2009
224	Management of Meconium at Birth – Technical Update published April 2009
202	The use of progesterone for prevention of preterm birth – Technical Update published January 2008
197	Fetal health Surveillance: antepartum and intrapartum Consensus Guideline (Replaces #130 (July 2003), #90 (June 2000), #112 (Mar 2002), #112 (April 2002)) published September 2007
189	Diagnosis and Management of Placenta Previa published March 2007
178	Stillbirth and Bereavement: Guidelines for Stillbirth Investigation published June 2006
156	Umbilical Cord Blood Banking: Implications for Perinatal Care Providers published March 2005
133	Prevention of RH Alloimmunization published September 2003
122	Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy for Fetal Maturation – Committee Opinion (Replaces # 53 (December 1995)) published January 2003
121	Screening for Gestational Diabetes (Replaces # 1 (June 1992)) published November 2002
119	Parvovirus B19 Infection in Pregnancy published September 2002
118	Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Testing in Pregnancy in Canada Committee Opinion published August 2002
112	Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour – (Part 2 Replaced by # 197 (Sept 2007)) published April 2002
112	Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour – Part 1 (Replaced by # 197 (Sept 2007) Replaces # 41 (Oct 1995 – part 1 of 4); # 44 (Dec 1995 – part 2 of 4); # 44Dec 1995 – part 3 of 4); and # 45 (Jan 1996 – part 4 of 4)) published March 2002
107	Induction of Labour at Term published August 2001
95	Prevention & Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Obstetrics published September 2000
93	Management of Twin Pregnancies (Part 2) published August 2000
91	Management of Twin Pregnancies (Part 1) published July 2000
90	Antenatal Fetal Assessment (Replaced by #197 (Sept 2007)) published June 2000

Medico-Legal

183	The Physician Expert in Legal Proceedings – Policy Statement (Replaces #117 (July 2002)) published October 2006
117	Providing Opinion for Medico-Legal Cases – Committee Opinion (Replaced by #183 (Oct 2006)) published July 2002
98	Minimizing Risks of Laparoscopy – Committee Opinion (Replaced by #193 (May 2007)) published November 2000
90	Antenatal Fetal Assessment (Replaced by #197 (Sept 2007)) published June 2000

Miscellaneous

172	Canadian Consensus Conference on Osteoporosis, 2006 Update (Replaced by #222 (Jan 2009) Replaces #108 (Sep/Dec 2001)) published February 2006
171	Canadian Consensus Conference on Menopause, 2006 Update (Replaced by #222 (Jan 2009) Replaces #108 (Sep/Dec 2001)) published February 2006

Obstetrics

288	Cancer Chemotherapy and Pregnancy published March 2013
286	Surgical Safety Checklist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology published January 2013
282	Rural Maternity Care – Position Paper (Replaces #72, April 1998) published October 2012
263	Maternity Leave in Normal Pregnancy – Policy Statement published August 2011
236	Immunization in pregnancy (Replaces #220 (Dec 2008)) published November 2009
235	Active management of the third stage of labour: prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (Replaces #88 (April 2000)) published October 2009
229	The role of obstetrician-gynaecologists in Canada – Policy Statement (Replaces #42 (Nov 1995)) published July 2009
227	Midwifery – Policy Statement (Replaces #126 (Mar 2003)) published July 2009
221	Joint Policy Statement on Normal Childbirth – Policy Statement published December 2008
214	Guidelines for the management of pregnancy at 41+0 to 42+0 weeks (Replaces #15 (Mar 1997)) published September 2008
206	Diagnosis, evaluation and management of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy published March 2008
204	Statement on Wait Times in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Policy Statement published March 2008
203	Rubella in Pregnancy published February 2008
198	Statement on gender selection – Policy Statement (Replaces #32 (Dec 1994)) published November 2007
197	Fetal health Surveillance: antepartum and intrapartum Consensus Guideline (Replaces #130 (July 2003), #90 (June 2000), #112 (Mar 2002), #112 (April 2002)) published September 2007
190	Pospartum Maternal and Newborn Discharge – Policy Statement (Replaces #56 (Oct 1996)) published April 2007
165	Maternal Transport Policy – Policy Statement (Replaces #16 (Dec 1992)) published October 2005
163	Gynaecological and Obstetric Management of Women With Inherited Bleeding Disorders published July 2005
155	Guidelines for Vaginal Birth After Previous Caesarean Birth (Replaces #147 (July 2004)) published February 2005
152	FIGO/ICM Global Initiative to Prevent Post-Partum Hemorrhage published December 2004
148	Guidelines for Operative Vaginal Birth (Replaces #17 (Dec 1995)) published August 2004
147	Guidelines for Vaginal Birth After Previous Caesarean Birth (Replaced by #155 (Feb 2005) Replaces #68 (December 1997)) published July 2004
136	Management of the Third Stage of Labour to Prevent Postpartum Hemorrhage published November 2003
129	Exercise in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period published June 2003
126	Midwifery – Policy Statement (Replaced by #227 (July 2009) Replaces # 66 (Sept 1997)) published March 2003
120	The Management of Nausea & Vomiting of Pregnancy (Replaces # 12 (Nov 1995), #14 (Nov 1995)) published October 2002
115	Hemorrhagic Shock published June 2002
114	Gestational Trophoblastic Disease published May 2002
113	Number of Births to Maintain Competence – Policy Statement (Replaces #58 (Nov 1996)) published April 2002
112	Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour – (Part 2 Replaced by # 197 (Sept 2007)) published April 2002
112	Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour – Part 1 (Replaced by # 197 (Sept 2007) Replaces # 41 (Oct 1995 – part 1 of 4); # 44 (Dec 1995 – part 2 of 4); # 44Dec 1995 – part 3 of 4); and # 45 (Jan 1996 – part 4 of 4)) published March 2002
89	Attendance at Labour & Delivery – Guidelines for Obstetrical Care – Policy Statement (Replaces #38 (Aug 1996)) published May 2000
88	Prevention & Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage (Replaced by #235 (Oct 09)) published April 2000

Oncology

288	Cancer Chemotherapy and Pregnancy published March 2013
284	Colposcopic Management of Abnormal Cervical Cytology and Histology published December 2012
255	Cervical Cancer Prevention in Low-Resource Settings – Policy Statement (March 2011) published March 2011
180	Management of Squamous Cell Cancer of the Vulva (Replaces #2 (May 1993)) published July 2006
179	Progesterone-Only and Non-Hormonal Contraception in the Breast Cancer Survivor: Joint Review and Committee Opinion of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada. published July 2006
158	Breast Cancer and Abortion Committee Opinion published May 2005
144	Cervical Cancer Prevention in Low-Resource Settings – Policy Statement (March 2004) published March 2004
111	Breast Cancer, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding published February 2002
97	Surgical Management of an Adnexal Mass Suspicious for Malignancy published November 2000
86	Diagnosis of Endometrial cancer in women with abnormal vaginal bleeding – Policy Statement published February 2000
85	Management of Low Malignant Potential Tumour of the Ovary published January 2000

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

269	Advanced Reproductive Age and Fertility published November 2011
268	The Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome published November 2011
242	Ovulation Induction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome published May 2010
241	Elective Single Embryo Transfer Following In Vitro Fertilization published April 2010
182	Guidelines for the Number of Embryos to Transfer Following in Vitro Fertilization published September 2006
173	Pregnancy Outcomes After Assisted Reproductive Technology published March 2006
110	Hirsutism: Evaluation & Treatment published January 2002
106	Guidelines for the Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding published August 2001

Social Sexual Issues

280	Emergency Contraception published September 2012
279	Female Sexual Health published August 2012
272	Policy Statement: Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation published February 2012
266	The Presence of a Third Party During Breast and Pelvic Examinations – Policy Statement (Replaces #125 (March 2003)) published September 2011
264	Sexual and Reproductive Health Counselling by Health Care Professionals – Policy Statement (Replaces #139, Dec 2003) published August 2011
184	Induced Abortion Guidelines published November 2006
157	Intimate Partner Violence Consensus Statement published April 2005
146	School-Based and School-Linked Sexual Health Education and Promotion in Canada – Policy Statement published June 2004
139	Sexual Health Counseling by Physicians – Policy Statement (Replaces #50 (Oct 1996)) published December 2003
131	Emergency Contraception (Replaced by #143 (Feb 2004) Replaces #92 (July 2000)) published August 2003
125	The Presence of a Third Party During Breast & Pelvic Examinations – Policy Statement (Replaced by #266 (Sep 2011) Replaces #20 (Apr 1993)) published March 2003
87	Lesbian Health Guidelines – Policy Statement published March 2000

Urogynaecology

283	Treatments for Overactive Bladder: Focus on Pharmacotherapy published November 2012
254	Transvaginal Mesh Procedures for Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Technical Update published February 2011
250	Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection published November 2010
248	Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Incontinence Following Pelvic Floor Surgery (Replaces #74, July 1998) published September 2010
213	Midurethral minimally invasive sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence – Technical Update (Replaces #132 (Aug 2003)) published August 2008
212	SOGC Committee Opinion on Urodynamics Testing – Committee Opinion published August 2008
186	Conservative Management of Urinary Incontinence published December 2006
166	Choice of Surgery for Stress Incontinence published October 2005
132	Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedure – Technical Update (Replaced by #213 (Aug 2008)) published August 2003
127	The Evaluation of Stress Incontinence Prior to Primary Surgery published April 2003

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