We would like to thank our exhibitors and sponsors for sponsoring this meeting. This includes pharmaceutical companies including AbbVie UK, Astellas UK, and Exeltis UK. They have had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the sponsored symposia presentations.

10 CPD hours

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
9:40 AM - 10:25 AM
Migraine in Women: Impact and interventions
 
Dr Lauren Wellburn, GP with extended role in Headache, East Park Medical Centre and Halton Medical Practice and National Migraine Centre
This promotional symposium has been organised and funded by AbbVie for UK Healthcare Professionals only.
Migraine in Women: Impact and interventions
 
10:40 AM - 11:25 AM
Managing your Overactive Bladder Patients in Primary Care

 

  • Understanding the driving symptoms of Overactive Bladder
  • Impact of symptoms on activities of daily living and quality of life
  • How treatment paradigms have changed to improve outcomes for patients
     
Dr Ashish Patel, Consultant Physician in Acute and Geriatric Medicine, Leicester Royal Infirmary
This is a promotional webinar sponsored and organised by Astellas Pharma Ltd for UK Healthcare Professionals Only

Astellas products will be discussed during this webinar
Managing your Overactive Bladder Patients in Primary Care

MAT-GB-MIR-2025-00260 September 2025

11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
Recurrent UTIs – are antibiotics always the answer?
 
Dr Karin Schachinger, GPWER in Gynaecology, The Gynaecology Collaborative
 
 
 
12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
Vulval skin changes every GP should know
  • Top tips in primary care 
  • Know what is normal
  • Recognise the common conditions, some are specific to the vulva, others are not
  • Know the complications of untreated conditions
     
Dr Nadi Gupta, Consultant and Clinical Lead Sexual Health, Rotherham Sexual Health Services
 
 
 
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM
Vaginal Dryness in Menopause: Advocating for your Patients
  • Learn how vaginal dryness impacts on quality of life for menopausal women
  • Understand the management pathways
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the mechanism of action of vaginal moisturisers and their role alongside HRT 
     
Dr Shahzadi Harper, Menopause expert, The Harper Clinic
Sponsored by:
Vaginal Dryness in Menopause: Advocating for your Patients
 
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
Premature ovarian insufficiency
 
Dr Alba Soares Pereira, GP and Menopause Specialist, Charing Cross Hospital
 
 
 
3:40 PM - 4:25 PM
The ABC of Vitamin D
 
Dr Roger Henderson, Senior GP and Health Broadcaster
 
 
 
4:25 PM
Conference ends
 
 
 
 
 
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:25 AM
Chair's opening remarks followed by: Heavy menstrual bleeding

 

  • What is Heavy menstrual bleeding?
  • How and who needs investigating
  • Top tips on managing HMB in primary care
Dr Amy Tatham, GP, GPwER Gynae, BMS Menopause Specialist, CoSRH Trainer, Bradford
Dr Toni Hazell, Portfolio GP, Director, Primary Care Women’s Health Society
 
 
 
10:40 AM - 11:25 AM
Cervical screening and HPV vaccination updates

 

  • What is Heavy menstrual bleeding?
  • How and who needs investigating
  • Top tips on managing HMB in primary care
Dr Toni Hazell, Portfolio GP, Director, Primary Care Women’s Health Society
 
 
 
11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
Navigating oral HRT in modern menopause management
  • An overview of current best practices for menopause management, focusing on individualising hormone replacement therapy (HRT) based on patient needs and safety. 
  • Evaluation of the differences, benefits and risks between oral and transdermal HRT options, with guidance on selecting appropriate regimens. 
  • Guidance on monitoring, managing side effects, and supporting patient choice for optimal menopause care. 
     
Dr Vikram Talaulikar, Menopause Specialist, University College London
This is a promotional symposium that is initiated, organised and funded by Exeltis UK. It is intended for UK Healthcare Professionals only
Navigating oral HRT in modern menopause management
 
12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
Contraception for women with medical problems
 
Dr Caroline Cooper, GP specialist in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Cambridge
 
 
 
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM
Navigating the risk of VTE with hormonal contraceptives
  • Which contraceptives are the most appropriate for patients with VTE risk factors
  • Discussing risk with your patients
  • Case based discussion 
Dr Georgina Forbes, DFSRH Specialist Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, South Wales
This is a promotional symposium that is initiated, organised and funded by Exeltis UK. It is intended for UK Healthcare Professionals only
Navigating the risk of VTE with hormonal contraceptives
 
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
Menopause, bone health and osteoporosis

 

  • How menopause affects the musculoskeletal system and bone metabolism
  • How to work out who to screen for reduced bone density, and who to treat
  • How to give evidence based lifestyle advice to optimise bone health
  • The risks, benefits and controversies around using HRT to treat or prevent osteoporosis
Dr Olivia Hum, GP Foundry Healthcare Lewes and BMS Menopause Specialist, Myla Health
 
 
 
3:40 PM - 4:25 PM
Endometriosis - what can we do in primary care?
 
Dr Lindsey Thomas, GP, Porterbrook Medical Centre
 
 
 
4:25 PM
Conference ends
 
 
 
 
 

If you are interested in speaking at this event, please contact Aneya Sanders, Senior Conference Producer.

Sponsorship opportunities:

If you are interested in sponsoring a talk on the Agenda, or exhibiting at the event, please contact Ed Burkle, Sales Director.

Speakers

Dr Ashish Patel
Dr Ashish Patel
Consultant Physician in Acute and Geriatric Medicine, Leicester Royal Infirmary
Dr Nadi Gupta
Dr Nadi Gupta
Consultant and Clinical Lead Sexual Health, Rotherham Sexual Health Services
Dr Karin Schachinger
Dr Karin Schachinger
GPWER in Gynaecology, The Gynaecology Collaborative
Dr Alba Soares Pereira
Dr Alba Soares Pereira
GP and Menopause Specialist, Charing Cross Hospital
Dr Toni Hazell
Dr Toni Hazell
Portfolio GP, Director, Primary Care Women’s Health Society
Dr Olivia Hum
Dr Olivia Hum
GP Foundry Healthcare Lewes and BMS Menopause Specialist, Myla Health
Dr Lindsey Thomas
Dr Lindsey Thomas
GP, Porterbrook Medical Centre
Dr Caroline Cooper
Dr Caroline Cooper
GP specialist in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Cambridge
Dr Shahzadi Harper
Dr Shahzadi Harper
Menopause expert, The Harper Clinic
Dr Georgina Forbes
Dr Georgina Forbes
DFSRH Specialist Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, South Wales
Dr Amy Tatham
Dr Amy Tatham
GP, GPwER Gynae, BMS Menopause Specialist, CoSRH Trainer, Bradford
Dr Lauren Wellburn
Dr Lauren Wellburn
GP with extended role in Headache, East Park Medical Centre and Halton Medical Practice and National Migraine Centre