21st Women's Health 2026

Welcome words

Dear colleagues

The Swiss Society for Gynaecological Endocrinology, Contraception and Menopause (SGEM/SSEGM) and the Swiss Society for Reproductive Medicine (SGRM/SSMR) cordially invite you to the 21st Women's Health Congress, taking place in Fribourg on January 21–22, 2026.

Alongside the important general assemblies, we are offering an exciting scientific program and look forward to broad participation.

The congress language is English. All presentations and slides will be in English.

Wednesday morning will focus entirely to the topic of fertility preservation and will include a comprehensive workshop for which mandatory continuing education credits can be earned. In the afternoon, the general meetings of the SGRM, SGEM, Fertisave and FIVNAT will take place, as well as a SWICE workshop.

On Wednesday evening, we will host a "Get-Together " dinner for all participants, for which registration is mandatory by November 30, 2025.

Thursday is dedicated to practicing gynaecologists, endocrinologists, and reproductive medicine specialists, offering updates on the latest developments in gynaecological endocrinology. Renowned national and international experts will give practical presentations on the latest developments and evidence-based approaches in gynaecological endocrinology. You can look forward to exciting presentations on topics such as:

Gender Medicine
Hormonal Influences on Migraine, Stroke and Dementia
Metabolism and Menopause
Longevity
Sexuality and Libido
Male Contraception
Orthomolecular Medicine

A special highlight of the day: We will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Swiss Menopause Society together, marking a significant milestone for gynecological endocrinology in German-speaking countries, and reflecting on three decades of dedicated work for women's health.

Dr. Susanna Weidlinger, SSGEM President
PD Dr. med. Dorothea Wunder, Congress President
Dr. Michael Häberle, SGRM President

Congress Presidents

President SGRM / SGEM Swiss Society of Reproductive Medicine

Dr. Michael Häberle
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Operative Gynecology and Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine and Gynecological Endocrinology
Gyn-A.R.T.
Hardturmstrasse 130
8005 Zürich

President SGEM / SSEGM Swiss Society for Gynecological Endocrinology, Contraception and Menopause

Dr. Susanna Weidlinger
Specialist for gynecology and obstetrics, reproductive medicine and gynecological endocrinology
Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde
Inselspital Bern
Friedbühlstrasse 19
3010 Bern

Local Organisation

PD Dr. Dorothea Wunder
Specialist in reproductive medicine and gynaecological endocrinology
Hôpital Cantonal Fribourg
Chem. des Pensionnats 2-6
1752 Villars-sur-Glâne

Program

08:00 - 08:00

WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY 2026

08:00 - 08:00

Welcome of participants & registration

Foyer Joseph Deiss

08:29 - 10:19

Fertility preservation for reproductive physicians, embryologists and oncologists

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

Organised by the Swiss Society for reproductive Medicine SGRM/SSMR in collaboration with the Swiss Society for Gynaecological Endocrinology, Contraception and Menopause (SGEM)
Dr. Michael Haeberle (SGRM) & Dr. Susanne Weidlinger (SGEM)

Chairs: Dr. Marcel Steinmann, Lucerne & Dr. Maddalena Masciocchi, Basel

08.30 - 09.00
Providing support as health care professionals - what to consider while counseling regarding fertility preservation
Dr. Verena Ehrbar, Basel

09.00 - 09.30
Fertility preservation in endometriosis – should we offer it to everyone?
Dr. Isabelle Streuli, Geneva

09.30 - 09.40
What’s important in counseling endometriosis patients
Dr. Verena Ehrbar, Basel

09.40 - 10.10
Fertility Preservation is Later Too Late?
Prof. Kenny A. Rodriguez-Walberg, Karolinska/Stockholm (Sweden)

10.10 - 10.20
What do patients need from health care professionals after treatment?
Dr. Verena Ehrbar, Basel

10:19 - 10:49

Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 + Corridors

10:49 - 11:59

Fertility preservation for reproductive physicians, embryologists and oncologists

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

10.50 - 11.15
Cancer Survivors – fertility and health after cancer
Dr. Astrid Ahler, Olten/Basel

11.15 - 11.40
Update on reimbursement criteria and Indication for fertility preservation
Prof. Dr. Michael Von Wolff, Bern

11.40 - 12.00
General questions & comments

11:59 - 12:59

Lunch & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 + Corridors

12:59 - 13:44

Board meeting SGEM / SSGEM

Room E040

12:59 - 14:14

SGRM / SSMR - SWICE Scientific Meeting

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

Chairs: Rita Redolfi, St. Gallen & Ana Clavien, Biel

13.05 - 13.35
Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation: An Overview of Indications, Techniques, and Success Rates After Re-transplantation
Dr. Markus Eisenhut, Bern

13.35 - 13.55
Testicular stem cells/tissues Cryopreservation: An Overview of Indications, Techniques, and Success Rates After Re-transplantation
Prof. Rod Mitchell, Edinburgh/UK

13.55 - 14.15
Questions & Answers

14:14 - 15:29

FIVNAT Member Meeting

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

15:29 - 15:59

Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 + Corridors

15:59 - 17:29

SGRM / SSMR General Assembly & Award SGRM / SSMR

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

17:29 - 18:14

FertiSave General Assembly

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

17:29 - 18:29

SGEM / SSGEM General Assembly

Room E040

18:59 - 21:59

"Get-together" dinner for all participants

Restaurant Bindella Fribourg

08:00 - 08:00

THURSDAY 22 JANUARY 2026

08:00 - 08:00

Welcome coffee

PER 21 + Corridors

08:59 - 09:14

Welcome address

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

Dr. Susanna Weidlinger, Bern ; Dr. med. Dorothea Wunder, Fribourg ; Dr. Michael Häberle, Zurich

09:14 - 10:29

PLENARY 1 - "Sleep, Bone & Supplements: Managing the Less-Spoken Challenges of Menopause"

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

Chairs: Dr. Susanna Weidlinger, Bern & Dr. Ursula Gobrecht-Keller; Basel

09.15 - 09.40
Orthomolecular medicine – evidence or esotericism?
Prof. Petra Stute, Bern

09.40 - 10.05
Sleepless in Midlife: Understanding and Managing Sleep Menopausal Sleep Disorders
Prof. Rossella Nappi, Pavia/Italy

10.05 - 10.30
The Silent Loss: Bone Density and Fracture Risk After Menopause
Dr. Maki Kashiwagi, Zürich

5 minutes of discussion are included in each presentation

10:29 - 10:59

Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 + Corridors

10:59 - 12:14

PLENARY 2 - "Gender Matters"

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

Chairs: Dr. Michal Yaron, Geneva & Dr. Dorothea Wunder, Fribourg

11.00 - 11.35
Gender medicine in clinical practice
Prof. Angele Gayet-Ageron, Bern

11.35- 12.10
Sexuality and menopause: A melody to be re-invented
Prof. Francesco Bianchi-Demicheli, Geneva

5 minutes of discussion are included in each presentation

12:09 - 13:14

Lunch break & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 + Corridors

13:14 - 13:44

Fees and conditions

Registration Fees

Early Bird fees (until 31 October 2025)

Wednesday morning "FertiSave Scientific Session" 8h30 - 12h30: CHF 180.00
Thursday - Members SGRM & SGEM: CHF 250.00
Thursday - NON-Members: CHF 320.00
Thursday - Residents/nurses/students: CHF 180.00

Late & onsite fees (from 1 November 2025 until 12 January 2026)

Wednesday morning "FertiSave Scientific Session" 8h30 - 12h30: CHF 220.00
Thursday - Members SGRM & SGEM: CHF 290.00
Thursday - NON-Members: CHF 370.00
Thursday - Residents/nurses/students: CHF 210.00

Get Together Dinner CHF 85.00

Included in the fare

certificate of attendance: will be sent electronically after the congress via a link valid for 7 days
access to the scientific sessions and the exhibition
welcome coffee, coffee breaks and Snack/Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Only written cancellations will be accepted.

For cancellations up to 15th December 2025, tickets will be refunded less a CHF 60.00 administration fee.

No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date.

The closing date for registration is Monday 12 January 12.00 (noon). After this date you can also register on site at the registration desk (cash payment only).

Get-Together Dinner (for all participants)

Mandatory reservation by 30.11.2025.

The price includes a starter, a main course and a dessert, 0.25 cl of water, one glass of wine or beer, and a coffee.

Early Bird Wednesday & Thursday - Members SGRM & SGEM

Available until 31.10.25

Early Bird Wednesday & Thursday - Residents/nurses/students

Available until 31.10.25

Early Bird Wednesday & Thursday - NON-members

Available until 31.10.25

Early Bird Wednesday only

Available until 31.10.25

Early Bird Thursday only - Members SGRM & SGEM

Available until 31.10.25

Early Bird Thursday only - Residents/nurses/students

Available until 31.10.25

Early Bird Thursday only - NON-members

Available until 31.10.25

General information

Exhibition

During the congress there will be an exhibition with the latest products and services of the pharmaceutical industry. We recommend all participants to visit this exhibition, the exhibiting companies contribute significantly to the financing of the congress. Coffee breaks and lunch will take place within the exhibition.

Presentations

The language of the congress is English only, there will be no simultaneous translation. The authorized presentations will be sent to you after the congress by the two Society Secretariats.

Congress documents

Participants will receive their congress documents (badges) during the opening hours on Wednesday and Thursday at the registration. Only participants with a badge may attend the conferences and visit the exhibition. The badge must be worn during the entire congress.

Congress secretariat

Meister ConCept GmbH
Postfach
Bahnhofstrasse 55
5001 Aarau
Tel. +41 62 836 20 90
Email wh-congress@meister-concept.ch | sandra.toitot@meister-concept.ch

Conditions of participation

Exclusion of liability

The conference organisers decline all responsibility for any kind of damage to property or persons that may arise in connection with the conference. Likewise, no compensation can be claimed in the event of changes to the programme or non-appearance of speakers. Participants take part in this event at their own risk.

Data protection notice

Your registration for the event requires the collection, storage and processing of your personal data.

Your data will be treated with absolute confidentiality and will only be used for organisational purposes or passed on to third parties who are directly involved in the event.

Photos may be taken at the event. These may be published afterwards for reporting purposes.

By registering, you agree that the personal details you provide may be used within the scope of the above-mentioned requirements. You also agree to receive information about the event and follow-up events by e-mail or post.

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