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 22nd Women's Health Congress, taking place at University Hospital of Zurich on January 20 & 21, 2027.

In addition to the important general assemblies, we aim to offer an engaging scientific program and look forward to strong participation

New this year: on Thursday, the congress language will be German, with simultaneous translation into French; the slides will be in English. On Wednesday both the presentations and slides will be in English.

On Wednesday, the general assemblies of the SGRM, SGEM, FIVNAT and a SWICE workshop will take place. The morning will be dedicated entirely to Genetics in Reproductive Medicine, featuring a comprehensive workshop for which mandatory continuing education credits can be earned.

Thursday's programme is aimed at physicians in both private practice and hospital settings with an interest in gynaecological endocrinology. Across four thematic sessions – Women, Men, Children and Longevity – participants will gain insights into the latest developments, clinically relevant topics and new scientific findings in the fields of gynaecological endocrinology, reproductive medicine and longevity medicine.

Congress Presidents

Prof. Dr. med. Brigitte Leeners, Congress President
Director of Research & Teaching and Member of the Hospital Executive Board
Head of Clinical Research, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology
Universitätsspital Zürich
Rämistrasse 100
8091 Zürich

Dr. med Mischa Schneider, SGRM President
CEO, Medical Director of the Fertility Center, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kinderwunschzentrum Baden
Täfernhof
Mellingerstrasse 207
5405 Baden-Dättwil

Dr. med. Susanna Weidlinger, SGEM President
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde
Theodor-Kocher-Haus
Friedbühlstrasse 19
3010 Bern

Congress Programme

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WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY 2027

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Welcome of participants & registration

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Medical genetics for reproductive physicians, embryologists and geneticists

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

Part IV (Part I: WH2022 Part II: WH 2023, Part III: WH2025)

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

Chairs: Véronique Cottin, Basel & Verena Ehrbar, Basel

08.30 - 09.00
Psychological aspects in reproductive genetic counselling
Deborah Hersch-Bitter, Lausanne & Vivianne Cina, Lausanne


09.00 - 09.30
Oocyte-mediated repair of sperm DNA fragmentation: a critical determinant of embryo viability
Marià José De Los Santos / IVIRMA, Valencia - Spain

09.30 - 10.00
Diagnostic techniques and their clinical relevance in preimplantation genetic testing and reproductive carrier-screening
Prof. Anita Rauch, Zürich

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Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

Foyer C+D

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Medical genetics for reproductive physicians, embryologists and geneticists

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

10.30 - 11.00
Clinical genetic considerations in carrier screening for oocyte donors and prospective parents
Prof. Dr. Isabel Filges, Basel

11.00 - 11.30
Embryonic ploidy correction: mechanisms, evidence and clinical implications
Dr Anna Mantzouratou, United Kingdom

11.30 - 11.45
General questions & comments

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Lunch & visit of the exhibition

Foyer C+D

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SGEM / SSGEM General Assembly

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

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SGRM / SSMR - SWICE Scientific Meeting

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

Chairs: Dr Sofia Makieva, Zürich & Rita Redolfi, St. Gallen

13.45 - 14.30
The latest advances in PGT-A that are changing practice
Katharina Spaeth, Rome - Italy

14.30 - 14.45
Questions & Answers

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Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

Foyer C+D

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FertiSave General Assembly

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

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FIVNAT Member Meeting

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

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SGRM / SSMR General Assembly & Award SGRM / SSMR

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

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"Get-together" dinner for all participants

Restaurant "Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten"

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THURSDAY 21 JANUARY 2027

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Welcome coffee

Foyer C+D

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Welcome words

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

Dr. Susanna Weidlinger, Bern ; Prof. Brigitte Leeners, Zürich ; Dr. Mischa Schneider, Baden

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Language

All presentations will be simultaneously interpreted from German into French.

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PLENARY 1 - WOMEN

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

Chair: Dr. Susanna Weidlinger, Bern

09.15 - 09.40
Notfallkontrazeption 2026: Mythen, Fehler und evidenzbasierte Praxis
Contraception d’urgence 2026 : mythes, erreurs et pratique fondée sur les preuves
Esther Spinatsch, Basel

09.40 - 10.05
HRT bei kardiovaskulären Risiken und ausserhalb des optimalen Zeitfensters – Risiko oder Chance?
THS en présence de risques cardiovasculaires et au‑delà de la fenêtre temporelle optimale – risque ou opportunité ?
Dr. Emel Kaplan, Basel

10.05 - 10.30
Frauen und Blutungsstörungen
Femmes et troubles menstruels
Dr. med. Alessandra Bosch, Zurich

5 minutes of discussion are included in each presentation

All presentations will be simultaneously interpreted from German into French.

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Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

Foyer C+D

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SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM BY IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

Thema und Referent/in werden noch bekannt gegeben
Le thème et l’intervenant/e seront communiqués prochainement

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PLENARY 2 - MEN

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

Chairs: Dr. med. Ursula Gobrecht-Keller, Basel

11.15 - 11.40
Zu wollen reicht nicht – männliche Sexualfunktionsstörungen verstehen und therapieren
Vouloir ne suffit pas – comprendre et traiter les troubles de la fonction sexuelle masculine
Dr. Noemie Lautenbach, Basel

11.40- 12.05
Der männliche Faktor beim Kinderwunsch – was wird systematisch übersehen?
Le facteur masculin dans le désir d’enfant – qu’est‑ce qui est systématiquement négligé ?
Dr. James Geiger, Basel

11.05- 12.30
Männer, Lust und Liebe: ein sozialwissenschaftlicher Zwischenruf
Hommes, désir et amour : une interpellation socio‑scientifique
Dr. Markus Theunert, Zürich


5 minutes of discussion are included in each presentation

All presentations will be simultaneously interpreted from German into French.

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Lunch break & visit of the exhibition

Foyer C+D

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Language

All presentations will be simultaneously interpreted from German into French.

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SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM BY ASTELLAS PHARMA

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

Aktuelle Evidenz zu Neurokinin-Antagonisten: Real-World-Evidenz zu Neurokinin-Antagonisten bei mittelschweren bis schweren vasomotorischen Symptomen (VMS) bei Patientinnen mit Komorbiditäten
Données actuelles sur les antagonistes de la neurokinine : données en vie réelle sur les antagonistes de la neurokinine dans le traitement des symptômes vasomoteurs (SVM) modérés à sévères chez les patientes présentant des comorbidités
Prof. Petra Stute, Bern

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PLENARY 3 - CHILD

Hörsaal Nord - Level D


Chairs: Ruth Drahts, Sursee & PD Dr. Christoph Saner, Bern


13.45 - 14.10
Wachstum in der Pädiatrie: wenn sich der Knochen bewegt oder eben nicht
Croissance en pédiatrie : lorsque l’os se mobilise… ou pas
PD Dr. Christoph Saner, Bern

14.10 - 14.35
Turner‑Syndrom – vom fetalen Zeitraum bis zur Adoleszenz
Syndrome de Turner – de la période fœtale à l’adolescence
Dr. Ivonne Bedei, Frankfurt - Germany

14.35 - 15.00
Primary amenorrhea – mehr als nur „spät“
Aménorrhée primaire – bien plus qu’un simple « retard »
Dr. Anja Wüest, Bern & Dr. Larissa Greive, Wil

5 minutes of discussion are included in each presentation

All presentations will be simultaneously interpreted from German into French.

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Coffee break & visit of the exhibition

Foyer C+D

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Presentation of the SGEM Science Award

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

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PLENARY 4 - LONGEVITY

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

Chairs: The session chairs will be announced soon

15.45 - 16.10
Biologische Vorgänge des Alterns (DNA-Schäden, Epigenetik, Verkürzung der Telomere, mitochondriale Dysfunktion, Proteinfehlfaltung usw.)
Processus biologiques du vieillissement (lésions de l’ADN, épigénétique, raccourcissement des télomères, dysfonction mitochondriale, mauvais repliement des protéines, etc.)
Prof. Bjoern Schumacher, Köln - Germany

16.10 - 16.35
Ausweitung der gesunden Langelebigkeit — welche Konzepte sind belegt & für Alle zugänglich?
Extension de la longévité en bonne santé — quels concepts sont prouvés et accessibles à tous ?
Prof. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari, Basel

16.35 - 17.00
Sport, Schlaf, Stress, Kaltwasserbäder, Cryotherapy, Sauna usw.
Sport, sommeil, bains d'eau froide, cryotherapie, Sauna etc..
PhD Regula Furrer, Basel

5 minutes of discussion are included in each presentation

All presentations will be simultaneously interpreted from German into French.

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Closing remarks & end of the congress

Hörsaal Nord - Level D

Dr. Susanna Weidlinger, Bern ; Prof. Brigitte Leeners, Zurich ; Dr. Micha Schneider, Baden

Fees and conditions

Early Bird fees (until 1 November 2026)

  • Wednesday morning Course "Medical Genetics" 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 2 November 2026 until 21.01.2027)

  • 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 95.00


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 lunch


Cancellation Policy

Only written cancellations will be accepted. For cancellations up to 15th December 2026, tickets will be refunded less a CHF 60.00 administration fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date.

Tickets

Get-Together Dinner (for all participants)

Mandatory reservation by 08.01.2027.
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 only

Available until 01.11.2026

Early Bird Wednesday & Thursday - Members SGRM & SGEM

Available until 01.11.2026

Early Bird Wednesday & Thursday - Residents/nurses/student

Available until 01.11.2026

Early Bird Wednesday & Thursday - NON-members

Available until 01.11.2026

Early Bird Thursday only - Members SGRM & SGEM

Available until 01.11.2026

Early Bird Thursday only - Residents/nurses/students

Available until 01.11.2026

Early Bird Thursday only - NON-members

Available until 01.11.2026

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

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

On Thursday, the congress language will be German, with simultaneous translation into French; the slides will be in English. On Wednesday both the presentations and slides will be in English. 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

Credits

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

SGEM Science Award

Further information about the SGEM Science Award can be found here

The award ceremony will take place on Thursday 21 January at 3.30pm.

Speakers & Chairs

Prof. Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari

Director, Swiss Campus for Healthy Longevity, University of Basel

University of Basel

Alessandra Bosch

Senior Physician in Hematology

Universitäts Kinderspital Zürich

Viviane Cina

Genetic counsellor

Service de Médecine Génétique - CHUV, Lausanne

Prof. Dr. med. Isabel Filges

Medical Director of Medical Genetics

Universitätsspital Basel

PhD Regula Furrer

Senior Researcher and Personal Health Coach

Biozentrum, University of Basel and SalutaCoach

Dr. med. James Geiger

Senior Physician | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Reproductive Medicine and Gynecological Endocrinology

RME Universitätsspital Basel

Dr. med. Larissa Greive

Senior Physician

Ostschweizer Kinderspital, St. Gallen

Déborah Hersch-Bitter

Psychologist and Psychotherapist

Service de Médecine Génétique, CHUV, Lausanne

Dr. Eliza Kaplan

Co-leader Women's Heart Health Program

Universitätsspital Basel

Dr. Noémie Lautenbach

Senior Physician in Urology, specializing in Andrology

Universitätsspital Basel

Dr. Anna Mantzouratou

Associate Professor in Medical Sciences/Honorary Associate professor in Reproductive Health

Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth/Institute for Women's Health, University College London - United Kingdom

PD Dr. med. Christoph Saner

Senior Consultant and Clinical Researcher

University Children`s Hospital, Inselspital Bern

Prof. Bjoern Schumacher

Professor

University Hospital of Cologne - Germany

Dr. Katharina Späth

Chief Technology Officer GenEthYX

Rome, Italy

Esther Spinatsch

Pharmacist and Research Associate

University of Basel

Prof. Dr. med. Petra Stute

Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine

Inselspital Bern

Markus Theunert

Head of Professional Affairs

männer.ch, Zürich

Dr. med Anja Wüest

FMH Specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, with a specialisation in Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology

Kinderwunschpraxis Bern & Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde Bern

Congress Venue

University Hospital Zurich (USZ) - Hörsaal NORD

Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zürich, Schweiz
8091 Zürich

Lageplan

Dinner Venue

Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten

Limmatquai 40, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz
8001 Zürich

Hotel recommendations in Zurich

  • The Plattenhof Desing Hotel offers a special USZ rate. When booking, please mention that you are attending the congress in order to benefit from the agreed USZ rate. Rooms at the special USZ rate are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • For alternative accommodation options, please click here or contact Zurich Tourist office

Exhibitors

Astellas Pharma AG

Wallisellen, Switzerland

Bayer (Schweiz) AG

Zurich, Switzerland

FERRING AG

Baar, Switzerland

Gedeon Richter (Schweiz) AG

Zug, Switzerland

IBSA SA

Montagnola, Switzerland

Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Allschwil, Switzerland

Labatec Pharma SA

Meyrin, Switzerland

Max Zeller Söhne AG

Romanshorn, Switzerland

Merck Schweiz AG

Zug, Switzerland

NMS BIOMEDICAL SA

Le Mouret, Switzerland

ORION Pharma AG

Zug, Switzerland

Sonic Suisse

Niederwangen, Switzerland