All Obstetrics and Gynecology residents are invited to attend this virtual event, on April 17, 2024, to meet fellows from Canadian programs and learn about:
Registration for the 2024 CSPM Annual Meeting is now open, register today!
CSPM is accepting nominations for four open positions on the Board of Directors now through Tuesday, November 14, 2024. Self-nominations are acceptable. The open positions are:
- President Elect
- Treasurer
- Eastern Director-at-Large
- Western Allied Health Director-at-Large
A nominee must be a regular CSPM member in good standing and meet the criteria listed below in the relevant position description. Student members are not eligible to serve in these leadership positions.
Position Descriptions
President Elect. If the president is absent or is unable to act, the president elect shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the members. The president elect shall have other duties and powers as the board may specify. The president elect’s term of office shall be 2 (two) years, after which he/she will ascend to a 2 (two) year term as president of the Society. A president elect may not serve for successive terms.
Treasurer. The treasurer shall ensure that sound financial records are kept, sound financial practices are in place, that appropriate financial reports are provided on a regular basis to the board and that necessary bank accounts for the Society’s funds are established; will be the primary contact with the office in the development of a budget for the board’s consideration; and shall submit a financial report to the membership of the Society for its review at the Society’s annual Members’ Meeting. The treasurer’s term of office shall be 2 (two) years, renewable once.
Eastern Director-at-Large. The Eastern director-at-large shall be a voting member originating from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island or Nunavut. The Eastern director-at-large’s term shall be 2 (two) years, renewable once.
Western Allied Health Director-at-Large. The allied health director-at- large shall be a voting member who is a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, continence advisor, or physiotherapist residing in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon or Northwest Territories. The Western allied health director-at-large’s term shall be 2 (two) years, renewable once.
Nomination Process & Application Deadline
Nominations may be submitted by any CSPM member in good standing, including the nominee him or herself. Nominations must be received by 11:59pm Central on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
- If you wish to nominate a CSPM member for one of the above positions, please email your nomination to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The CSPM Executive Office will contact nominees to 1) confirm they are interested and willing to stand in the election and 2) request they complete the online Board Application Form. - If you wish to nominate yourself for one of the above positions, please complete the Board Application Form here.
Voting will occur in December, with those elected taking office on January 1, 2024.
Be Part of a CSPM Committee!
Enhance your CSPM experience and help bring recognition to urogynecology across Canada! Volunteer now to serve on a CSPM Committee. You’ll share your experience and expertise, but also gain knowledge and enlarge your networking circle as we fulfill our mission to promote excellence in care, education, and research and create a collaborative multidisciplinary group that advocates for better health for those affected by pelvic floor disorders.
All Obstetrics and Gynecology residents are invited to attend this virtual event, December 2, 2022, to meet fellows from Canadian programs and learn about:
Call for Nominations
CSPM is accepting nominations for three open positions on the Board of Directors now through Wednesday, October 19. Self-nominations are acceptable. The open positions are:
- Secretary
- Western Director-at-Large
- Eastern Allied Health Director-at-Large
A nominee must be a CSPM member in good standing and meet the criteria listed below in the relevant position description.
Position Descriptions
Secretary. The secretary shall attend and be the secretary of all meetings of the board, members and committees of the board. The secretary shall enter or cause to be entered in the Corporation's minute book, minutes of all proceedings at such meetings; the secretary shall give, or cause to be given, as and when instructed, notices to members, directors, the public accountant and members of committees; the secretary shall be the custodian of all books, papers, records, documents and other instruments belonging to the Corporation. The secretary’s term of office shall be 2 (two) years, renewable once.
Western Director-at-Large. The Western director-at-large shall be a voting member originating from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, or Yukon. The Western director-at-large’s term shall be 2 (two) years, renewable once.
Eastern Allied Health Director-at-Large. The allied health director-at- large shall be a voting member who is a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, continence advisor, or physiotherapist residing in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Quebec. The Eastern allied health director-at-large’s term shall be 2 (two) years, renewable once.
Nomination Process & Application Deadline
Nominations may be submitted by any CSPM member in good standing, including the nominee him or herself. Nominations must be received by Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
- If you wish to nominate a CSPM member for one of the above positions, please email your nomination to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The CSPM Executive Office will contact nominees to 1) confirm they are interested and willing to stand in the election and 2) request they complete the online Board Application Form. - If you wish to nominate yourself for one of the above positions, please complete the Board Application Form here.
Voting will occur in November, with those elected taking office on January 1, 2023.
We are looking for a first-year fellow to serve on the CSPM Education Committee to represent the fellow experience and perspective in CSPM's educational initiatives. This is a 2-year term (September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2024).
The leadership of CSPM stands with the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) and other like-minded organizations, such as the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), in denouncing the United States Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision to overturn the federal abortion protection that Roe v. Wade afforded to millions of American women. Read the statement here.
The next CSPM Journal Club is Wednesday, June 1! If you would like to attend the next CSPM Journal Club and have not already registered, you can register and find the Journal Club Articles by logging into your member portal and going to the CSPM Journal Club section.
The CSPM Scientific Meeting Committee, along with the Research & Development Committee, welcomes abstract submissions for oral and video presentations at our 2022 3rd Annual CSPM Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 30, in Toronto, Ontario.
Abstracts on research that 1) will be submitted for publication, 2) is currently being considered for publication, or 3) has been published in the last year (since January 2021) will be considered. Abstracts that were submitted for the 2021 CSPM Virtual Scientific Session may also be re-submitted.
All accepted abstracts will be presented live, in person (virtual presentation is not an available option for this meeting). All abstracts presented at the meeting will be included on the CSPM Website.
CSPM is accepting nominations now through Thursday, September 30 for four open positions on the Board of Directors. Self-nominations are acceptable. The open positions are:
- President Elect
- Treasurer
- Eastern Director-at-Large
- Western Allied Health Director-at-Large
A nominee must be a CSPM member in good standing. The description of each position is listed below.
Position Descriptions
President Elect: If the president is absent or is unable or refuses to act, the president elect, shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the members. The president elect shall have such other duties and powers as the board may specify. The president elect’s term of office shall be 2 (two) years. He/she will serve a term as president of the Society immediately following the term of president elect. A president elect may not serve for successive terms.
Treasurer: The treasurer shall ensure that sound financial records are kept, sound financial practices are in place, that appropriate financial reports are provided on a regular basis to the board and that necessary bank accounts for the Society’s funds are established; will be the primary contact with the office in the development of a budget for the board’s consideration; and shall submit a financial report to the membership of the Society for its review at the Society’s annual Members’ Meeting. The treasurer’s term of office shall be 2 (two) years, renewable once.
Eastern Director-at-Large: The Eastern director-at-large shall be a voting member originating from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island or Nunavut. The Eastern director-at-large’s term shall be 2 (two) years, renewable once.
Western Allied Health Director-at-Large: The allied health director-at- large shall be a voting member who is a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, continence advisor, or physiotherapist residing in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon or Northwest Territories. The Western allied health director-at-large’s term shall be 2 (two) years, renewable once.
Nomination Process & Application Deadline
Nominations may be submitted by any CSPM member in good standing, including the nominee themselves. Nominations must be received by Thursday, September 30, 2021.
- If you wish to nominate a CSPM member for one of the above positions, please email your nomination to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The CSPM Executive Office will contact nominees to 1) confirm they are interested and willing to stand in the election and 2) request they complete the online Board Application Form. - If you wish to nominate yourself for one of the above positions, please complete the Board Application Form here.
Voting will occur in November, with those elected taking office on January 1, 2022.
The CSPM Scientific Meeting Committee, along with the Research & Development Committee, welcomes abstract submissions for oral and video presentations* at our 2021 Virtual Scientific Session. The Virtual Scientific Session will be held on Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00pm Eastern.
Abstracts on research that 1) will be submitted for publication, 2) is currently being considered for publication, or 3) has been published in the last year (since January 2020) will be considered. Abstracts that were submitted for the 2020 CSPM Annual Meeting (that was cancelled due to COVID-19) may also be re-submitted.
Please note that there will be another Call for Abstracts at the end of 2021 for the 2022 In-Person CSPM Annual Meeting, to be held in Toronto on April 23, 2022.
All abstracts presented at the virtual meeting will be included on the CSPM Website.
We are all eager to see one another in person again, but unfortunately, we will have to wait a little longer.
We've been moving forward with plans to hold the 3rd Annual CSPM Meeting in-person after having to transition to a shortened virtual meeting last year. Unfortunately, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to make planning a successful meeting extremely difficult for a small organization like CSPM.
CSPM remains committed to hosting an Annual Meeting that will deliver attendees the best possible experience - with quality educational sessions and research presentations as well as opportunities for networking and connection. With the health and safety of all of our attendees foremost in mind, the CSPM Board has made the difficult decision to postpone the 3rd Annual CSPM Meeting to April 23, 2022. The meeting will still be held in Toronto at the The Loft - Simpson Tower as originally planned.
Despite the pandemic, the need for continuing our education and presenting the latest research continues. For that reason, the CSPM Scientific Committee is shifting gears to focus on development of another stellar Virtual Scientific Session that will be held this fall. Watch your email inbox and the CSPM website for more information about this virtual offering!
CSPM is an Affiliate Society of the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA). Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month is a great opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with the IUGA patient website, www.YourPelvicFloor, and all of the resources available to share with your patients. There are over 40 patient information leaflets, including those on pelvic organ prolapse, conservative management, and surgical treatments for POP.
CSPM continues to expand its organizational structure to meet the needs of our urogynecology community. We’re pleased to announce we are creating a new Standardization Committee that will focus on developing patient education materials as well as standardized forms that can be used across institutions and provinces. Darren Lazare from the University of British Columbia has been appointed as committee chair and we are now seeking CSPM members to serve on this new committee.
Members volunteering to serve on this committee will serve an initial term of either 2 or 3 years in order to establish staggered terms. Terms will start mid-year (this year only) to establish the committee and run through the end of either 2023 or 2024.
Let us know you are interested in serving on the new Standardization Committee by submitting the following to
- Letter of Interest (please include if you have a preference for a 2- or 3-year term)
- CV
Expressions of interest will be accepted through are due no later than Tuesday, June 29.
Thank you to Western University for sponsoring this session!
Members: Log in to the CSPM website to register for this session and access the article.
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We've made it easier than ever to network with your CSPM colleagues with the CSPM Discussion Forum. Use the CSPM Discussion Forum to get feedback on difficult cases in the Case Consultation section or use the Job Board to post openings in your clinic or institution. Follow these easy steps to start your discussion today:
- Log in to the CSPM website.
- Navigate to the Member Page via the drop-down arrow in the upper right corner by your name.
- Click the link in the “CSPM Discussion Forum” box.
- Read the initial “Read Me: Instructions & Guidelines" post for using the Discussion Forum.
- Post!
* You must be a current CSPM member to use the CSPM Discussion Forum. Not a member? Join today!
CSPM has endorsed the March 13-14 (virtual) International Symposium on A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Prevention and Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, hosted by the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA). Geared toward allied health professionals, this 2-day event offers a fantastic program filled with up to date, evidence-based information about pelvic floor dysfunction, birth trauma, nursing and physiotherapy management, and the role of the multidisciplinary team.
As a member of an endorsing organization, CSPM members receive a reduced registration rate!
We are excited to announce the second CSPM Journal Club meeting, sponsored by the University of Toronto!
Join us via Zoom on Wednesday, January 27, at 7:00pm Eastern/4:00pm Pacific. RSVP to
The Research & Development Committee has recently convened and have developed an on-line application tool for CSPM members to apply to be part of/develop a Canadian Pelvic Floor Research Network. All network members will have the opportunity to be actively involved in developing, implementing, conducting, and publishing research studies.
The Network's purpose is to enable clinicians and researchers to work together cooperatively and conduct multi-center research projects. We propose that this Research Network operates under the mentorship of the Research Committee. This Network is open to everyone, including junior faculty and fellows. Interested members are welcome to join. Please reach out if you have any questions.
The link to the application is: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_6o1a4zjDR46ivXv
Patients Seeking “Vaginoplasty” Deserve Assessment and Treatment by Experts in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Michael Chaikof, MD, FRCSC; Colleen D. McDermott, MSc, MD, FRCSC; Erin Brennand, MD, MSc, FRCSC; and May Sanaee, MD, FRCSC
We are a group of obstetrician-gynecologists with expertise in female pelvic floor medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS), and we write to you in response to your recent publication of “Posterior Vaginoplasty With Perineoplasty: A Canadian Experience With Vaginal Tightening Surgery” by Austin et al.1 We are concerned that the depiction of vaginoplasty and perineoplasty in this paper does not represent the gold standard of pelvic floor medicine that patients deserve. Furthermore, the attitudes underlying this article undermine women’s healthcare providers and emphasize unjust influences on the healthcare system.
We are excited to announce the new CSPM Journal Club! The first meeting – including a wine recommendation and virtual tasting event – is sponsored by the University of British Columbia.
"The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI), and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) increases in association with age. Data from Canada were last obtained in 2008 in the Canadian Urinary Bladder Survey, the first cross-sectional Canada wide epidemiological study to determine prevalence and severity of UI and LUTS in men and women. Despite the high prevalence of IU/LUTS, few people view their symptoms as a problem or burden and fewer still express a felt need for help. In the Leicestershire MRC incontinence study only 2% of respondents reported symptoms which were bothersome and also socially disabling. The majority viewed their synmptoms as a minor inconvenience, althought many more of those over 80 years of age reported bothersome symptoms compared to those aged in their 40s, with 15.3% versus 1.6% respectively reporting felt need. The aim of this study, in a nationally representative sample, was to update current data on the prevalence of UI, examine felt need for care, the extent to which these conditions are felt to be "taboo" and the experience of care, where saught."
Read the full study here.