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Report on the 8th European Congress on Menopause
Elizabeth Eglinton1, Farook Al-Azzawi
1Institute of Women's Health, Leicester, UK. dr.liz@iwhealth.co.uk
Women'S Health (London, England)
|August 26, 2009
Summary
The 8th European Congress on Menopause (EMAS) convened in London, uniting global experts on menopause and andropause. This event fostered international collaboration and knowledge exchange in reproductive health research.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Gerontology
- Women's Health
Background:
- The European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) organized the 8th European Congress on Menopause.
- The British Menopause Society (BMS) hosted the event in London, UK.
- The congress took place from May 16-19, 2009.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a platform for the dissemination of the latest research and clinical practices in menopause and andropause.
- To foster collaboration and networking among international specialists in the field.
- To address the evolving understanding and management of menopausal and andropausal health.
Main Methods:
- The congress featured invited speakers from Europe, the USA, Ecuador, Chile, Australia, and South Africa.
- Presentations and discussions covered various aspects of menopause and andropause.
- 1470 participants attended the congress.
Main Results:
- The congress successfully brought together a diverse international group of professionals.
- It facilitated the exchange of knowledge from a wide geographical representation.
- The event attracted a significant number of participants from over 70 countries.
Conclusions:
- The 8th EMAS Congress served as a crucial international forum for advancing the understanding of menopause and andropause.
- The broad participation underscored the global relevance and interest in these health topics.
- The congress highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing menopausal and andropausal health issues.
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