SIG Bladder, Bowel & Sexuality
Promoting evidence-based care, research, and collaboration to address bladder, bowel, and sexual health in Multiple Sclerosis
SIG Bladder, Bowel & Sexuality
About us
The Special Interest Group (SIG) on Bladder, Bowel & Sexuality is committed to advancing evidence-based care for people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) who experience urological, bowel, or sexual dysfunctions.
Through collaborative research, shared expertise, and international exchange, the SIG strives to raise awareness, improve clinical practices, and encourage innovation in this often underrepresented area of Multiple Sclerosis care.
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➜ Who participates
This SIG welcomes healthcare professionals, researchers, and rehabilitation specialists with a special interest in the management of bladder, bowel, or sexual health in PwMS. Multidisciplinary participation ensures a broad and inclusive approach.
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➜ How it started
With a history of publishing guidelines and hosting educational workshops at international conferences, the SIG has served as a platform for discussion and dissemination of best practices. Efforts are underway to strengthen member engagement and expand its network across Europe and beyond.
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➜ Our goals
• Promote evidence-based approaches in Multiple Sclerosis care
• Support clinical and scientific research in SUBDIMS (Sexual, Urological, and Bowel Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis)
• Foster international knowledge exchange
• Expand participation through outreach and collaboration
• Secure funding to support SIG activities and projects
Meetings & Reports
The SIG on Bladder, Bowel & Sexuality contributes to the RiMS community by organizing educational workshops at international conferences. These sessions provide a space for professionals to explore practical challenges and share emerging insights in the management of sexual, urological, and bowel dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis.
As the group grows, efforts continue to expand its network and strengthen participation through future initiatives and collaborative meetings.
Members
Anetanie Wierowska
Ann Van Loock
Antonios Kontaxakis
Barbara Lewicka
Bérengère Maillard
Berit Thaulow Brørby
Ciara O'Meara
Corinne Oosterlinck
Cristina Bungadean
Deanna Renee
E.K. Simmelink
Ellen Van Moer
Els Grimomprez
Emma Court
Evelyne Lacquet
Fayaz Khan
Frasca Giuseppina
Fredrika Magnuson
Gaizka Loyola Sanmillán
Gamze Ozturk
Hanne Trehjørningen
I Schiffmann
Ida Skonnord
Janneke Martens
Janni Eibye
Jessika Ågren
Kate Saramourtsi
Katherine Knox
Kim Barken
Kim Moens
Koen Van Vlierden
Laura Rosanne
Lotte Poukens
Margit M.
Maria Grytvik Hartvedt
Marie Lynning
Martha Ghijselings
Maya Panisset
Meropi (Moira) Tzitzika
Mette Mikkelsen
Milap Sandhu
Nancy Driesen
Nicola O'Malley
Novotna Klara
Olga Varnavidou
Ozlem Taskapinlioglu
Patricia Moghames
Piet Eelen
Pietro Antonio Bruno
Roberta Motta
Ruhina Biswas
Ruth O'Regan
Ruth Stross
Sara Rinaldi
Sinead Hynes
Sofie Ferdinand
Sofie Vanuytven
Stefaan De Corte
Sune Reippurt Glesne
Susan Coote
Valerie Block
Veerle Van Dael
Veronika Bratina
Yaron Watts
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