News Release

European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology conference, Bologna, Italy, 25-28 June

Meeting Announcement

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

New findings in the controversial research field of reproductive medicine will be presented to 4,000 leading fertility experts at the annual international conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE).

Presentations from European, American and Australian contributors, include:

  • advances in preimplantation diagnosis: new ways to prevent illness,
  • surprising new results about possible causes of cancer of the womb,
  • how a certain infertility condition may predict an early menopause,
  • new concerns about the use of some types of HRT in women with breast cancer,
  • new world-first keyhole technique for surgery of the womb will be quicker, safer and reduce need for hysterectomies,
  • how new laser techniques are aiding IVF.
  • new findings on paternal mitochondrial DNA,
  • how a mouse has become a 'nursery' for human ovarian tissue -- another world-first,
  • good news for women who have problems conceiving a second child,
  • what is the 'gold standard' treatment in cases of unexplained infertility,
  • when should couples be refused IVF,
  • how best to help overweight women become fertile,
  • assisted reproductive techniques and distress -- how changes to reproductive technology could improve quality of life

    These are just a few examples of the stories from the conference.

    Media welcome at all sessions. Registration free.
    Press office facilities and support available. The official conference language is English.

    REGISTER NOW

    Registration forms and further information:

    Margaret Willson, media relations officer
    Tel: 44-1536-772181 Fax: 44-1536-772191
    Email: m.willson@mwcommunications.org.uk
    ESHRE website: http://www.eshre.com

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