Information For Your Patients

The following resources are available to download at no charge.

Informed Consent Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to facilitate the informed consent process, and the documentation thereof, regarding the use of mesh in the surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders.

Talking with Your Patients About Mesh
View this resource to provide your patients with talking points about transvaginal mesh, how they may be impacted, and resources that may help them.

Primary Care Physician Toolkit (PDF)
This toolkit was designed by American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and six partner organizations as part of their Successful Strategies to Support your OAB Patients program. The purpose is to increase your patients’knowledge of OAB and bladder control issues and facilitate a discussion between you and your patients.

What is a Urogynecologist? (PDF)
This one page fact sheet serves as a patient resource to explain the role of a urogynecologist and the treatment options available. A tri-fold brochure is also available for purchase. Please call AUGS Headquarters at 202-367-1167 to purchase.

Mesh Information for Patients with Pelvic Floor Disorders
On July 13, 2011, the FDA issued a safety communication and update, intending to inform patients and health care providers that “serious complications associated with surgical mesh for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse are not rare.” Find out more about what this means for patients, talking points, and links on where to find more information.