From conception to choice: pregnancy loss, abortion and patient support
Precongress Course 7
Special Interest Group Implantation and Early Pregnancy
Course Coordinator
Henriette Svarre Nielsen (Denmark), Danilo Cimadomo (Italy), Kilian Vomstein (Denmark)
Course type
Advanced
Course description
Join us for an in-depth exploration of abortion care, pregnancy loss and patient support, featuring global perspectives on legal frameworks, evidence-based clinical management and innovative educational strategies. Renowned experts will share insights on the latest research and practices, fostering a comprehensive understanding of reproductive health.
Target audience
Healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, gynecologists, reproductive health specialists, nurses and midwives, as well as medical students and public health practitioners
Educational needs and expected outcomes
There is a critical need to understand the multifaceted aspects of abortion care, pregnancy loss and the comprehensive support required by patients during these challenging experiences. This course addresses the legal, clinical and educational dimensions essential for providing optimal reproductive health care.
By the end of the course, participants will have developed a robust understanding of the legal frameworks governing abortion, evidence-based clinical practices for managing pregnancy loss and abortion and effective communication strategies for patient support. Equipped with this knowledge, attendees will be better prepared to navigate the complexities of reproductive health, enhance patient care and contribute to informed policy-making and educational initiatives.
Innovative aspects of the course
This course integrates cutting-edge research, digital health education platforms and global perspectives to offer a holistic and forward-thinking approach to reproductive health care.
Programme
Sunday 29 June 2025
09:00 - 17:00
PCC07: From conception to choice: pregnancy loss, abortion and patient support
Sunday 29 June 2025
09:00 - 17:00: PCC07: From conception to choice: pregnancy loss, abortion and patient support:
Session 1 – Abortion care – from legal frameworks to clinical management
Chairperson to be announced
Chairperson to be announced
09:00 - 09:30
Legal frameworks for abortion access around the world: understanding global perspectives and challenges
09:45 - 10:15
Improving care for those seeking abortion: efficacy, safety, and patient experience
Kristina Gemzell - Danielsson, Sweden
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
Session 2 – Evidence-based care
Chairperson to be announced
Chairperson to be announced
11:00 - 11:30
Management options for threatened miscarriage
Ingrid Granne, United Kingdom
11:45 - 12:15
Biochemical vs. clinical pregnancy loss – two of a kind?
Henriette Svarre Nielsen, Denmark
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
Session 3 – Let’s talk about it!?
Chairperson to be announced
Chairperson to be announced
13:30 - 14:00
Educational strategies in reproductive health
Joyce Harper, United Kingdom
14:15 - 14:45
Building predictive diagnostic models for reproductive health: using data and AI to improve outcomes
Helen O'Neill, United Kingdom
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee break
Session 4 – At the roots of pregnancy loss
Chairperson to be announced
Chairperson to be announced
15:30 - 16:00
The role of genetics in pregnancy loss: understanding risk factors and counseling patients
Gudny A Arnadottir, Iceland
16:15 - 16:45
The theory of the human endometrium as a sensor of embryo quality: 10 years later
Jan Brosens, United Kingdom