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 January 9, 2026.

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

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

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

PD Dr. med. Dorothea Wunder
Fachärztin für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe

Cantonal hospital Fribourg
Chemin des Pensionnats 4-6
1752 Villars-sur-Glâne

Program

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WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY 2026

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Welcome of participants & registration

Foyer Joseph Deiss

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Fertility preservation for reproductive physicians, embryologists and oncologists

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

Organised and presented by FertiSave, the Swiss Commission for Fertility Preservation, in collaboration with the Swiss Society for reproductive Medicine SGRM/SSMR and the Swiss Society for Gynaecological Endocrinology, Contraception and Menopause (SGEM)
Dr. Marcel Steinmann (FertiSave), Dr. Michael Häberle (SGRM) & Dr. Susanna 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

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Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 Corridors

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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

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Lunch & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 Corridors

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Board meeting SGEM / SSGEM

Room E040

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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
Prof. Dr. Michael Von Wolff, 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


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FIVNAT Member Meeting

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

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Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 Corridors

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SGRM / SSMR General Assembly & Award SGRM / SSMR

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

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FertiSave General Assembly

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

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SGEM / SSGEM General Assembly

Room E040

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"Get-together" dinner for all participants

Restaurant Bindella Fribourg

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THURSDAY 22 JANUARY 2026

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Welcome coffee

PER 21 Corridors

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Welcome address & special lecture

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

Dr. Susanna Weidlinger, Bern ; PD Dr. med. Dorothea Wunder, Fribourg ; Dr. Michael Häberle, Zurich; Prof. Dr. Martin Birkhäuser, Basel

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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

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Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 Corridors

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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
Dr. Jeanne Moor

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

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Lunch break & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 Corridors

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SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM BY BAYER

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

Hot Times - Cool Solutions
Dr. Susanna Weidlinger, Bern

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PLENARY 3 - "Mind & Hormones: Where Endocrinology Meets the Brain"

Auditorium Joseph Deiss


Chairs: Dr. Michael Häberle, Zurich und Dr. Nicola Pluchino, Lausanne

13.45 - 14.10
Hormonal Influences on Migraine: What Helps and What Hurts?
Prof. Gabriele Merki, Zurich

14.10 - 14.35
Hormones, Stroke and Dementia: An Evidence-Based Update
Prof. Rossella Nappi, Pavia/Italy

14.35 - 15.00
Mental health in the menopause - the important role of the gynecologist
Prof. Anita Riecher-Rössler, Basel

5 minutes of discussion are included in each presentation

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Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

PER 21 Corridors

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Presentation of the SGEM Science Award

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

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PLENARY 4 - "Hot Topics "

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

Chairs: Dr. Margarethe Rossmanith, Zurich und Dr. Kerstin Blickenstorfer, Zurich

15.45 - 16.10
Metabolism and menopause
Prof. Katharina Timper, Basel

16.10 - 16.35
Longevity – Separating Hype from Evidence
Prof. Markus Metka, Vienna / Austria

16.35 - 17.00
Male Contraception – Are we there yet?
Dr. Lionel Micol, Lausanne

5 minutes of discussion are included in each presentation

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Closing remarks & end of the congress

Auditorium Joseph Deiss

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

Fees and conditions

Registration update

Online registration for the congress and the get-together dinner is now closed.

If you wish to attend, on-site registration will be available at the venue, with late-fee rates applying according to each registration category. Payment is accepted by cash only.


Late & onsite fees (from 1 November 2025 until 22.01.2026)

  • 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

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

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.

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.

Aarau, 28 Juni 2024

Credits

Credit points will be given by the Swiss Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SGGG/SSGO):

4 Credits for attendance to the FertiSave Scientific Session on Wednesday morning

6 Credits for attendance on Thursday the whole day only

SGEM Science Award

Further information about the SGEM Science Award can be found here

The award ceremony will take place on Thursday 22 January at 4.00pm in the Joseph Deiss auditorium.

Speakers & Chairs

Prof. Gabriele Merki

Specialist Gynaecologic Endocrinology

Klinik für Reproduktions-Endokrinologie

Universitätsspital Zürich

Prof. Dr. med. Petra Stute

Deputy Chief Physician

Inselspital Bern

Dr. phil. Verena Ehrbar

Psychologist

University Hospital Basel

Dr. Markus Eisenhut

Head of laboratory

Inselspital Bern

Dr. med. Maki Kashiwagi

Specialist in Gynecology & Obstetrics

gynosense - women's health centre, Zurich

Dr. med. Jeanne Moor

Chair of Gender Medicine

University of Zurich

Prof. Dr. Anita Riecher-Rössler

Prof. em. of Psychiatry

University of Basel

Dr med. Lionel Micol

Uro-andrologue

CPMA et Cabinet d'Urologie & Andrologie

Dr. Prof. Kenny Rodriguez-Walberg

Professor, consultant

Karolinska Institutet and University Hospital,

Stockholm / Sweden

Prof. Dr. Michael von Wolff

Chief physician

Women`s Hospital, Inselspital Bern

Prof. Rod Mitchell

Professor of Developmental Endocrinology and Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist

University of Edinburgh & Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

Edinburgh / United Kingdom

Dr. Astrid Ahler

Reproductive Endocrinologist

FertiSuisse AG, Olten

Prof. Francesco Bianchi-Demicheli

Clinique les Grangettes, Genève

Dr. Susanna Weidlinger

Inselspital, Bern

PD Dr med Isabelle Streuli

Cabinet médical & FertiGenève

Cabinet médical Dr Isabelle Streuli

Prof. Katharina Timper

Medical Director and Chair

Technical University of Munich (TUM), TUM University Hospital, Helmholtz Munich

Location Congress

University of Fribourg - Campus Pérolles - PER 21

Boulevard de Pérolles 90, Fribourg
1700 Fribourg

Free parking is available but spaces are very limited

From the main train station, several busses go to the campus. The closest stops are Fribourg Plateau de Pérolles and Fribourg Pisciculture.

Location "Get-Together" dinner

Restaurant Bindella Fribourg

Rue de Lausanne 38/40, Fribourg
1700 Fribourg

Get-together dinner for all participants

At 7.30pm

Hotel recommendations

Hotel recommendations for participants


Freiburg

Please visit the Fribourg Tourist Office's website

Exhibitors

Astellas Pharma AG

Wallisellen, Switzerland

Bayer (Schweiz) AG

Zurich, Switzerland

Cooper Surgical

Frankfurt, Germany

FERRING AG

Baar, Switzerland

IBSA SA

Montagnola, Switzerland

Labatec Pharma SA

Meyrin, Switzerland

Medi-Cent

Basel, Switzerland

Medinova AG

Zurich, Switzerland

Max Zeller Söhne AG

Romanshorn, Switzerland

Merck Schweiz AG

Zug, Switzerland

Nexpring Health

Sierksdorf, Germany

NMS BIOMEDICAL SA

Le Mouret, Switzerland

ORION Pharma AG

Zug, Switzerland

Sonic Suisse

Niederwangen, Switzerland

Vifor Pharma Switzerland AG

Villars-sur-Glâne, Switzerland