Wednesday, 3rd March 2010
Hall AUDITORIUM
Hall AFFARI 1
09.30 - 18.30 - SCHOOL OF GYNECOLOGICAL AND REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY - HYPERANDROGENISMS AND REPRODUCTION
Chairmanship: Tarlatzis Basil, Lunenfeld Bruno
Genazzani Alessandro D -
Pathophysiology and hormonal screening
Battaglia  Cesare -
Ultrasound imaging: use in diagnosis and follow‐up
Lanzone Antonio -
Medical treatment and management
Tarlatzis Basil -
Surgical and ART treatment
Devoto  Luigi -
Hyperandrogenism at and after menopause
Kiesel Ludwig -
Clinical cases: Hyperandrogenic woman with hyrsutism, acne and no will of pregnancy
Fauser Bart -
Clinical cases: Overweight patient with hyperinsulinism and oligo‐amenorreha seeking pregnancy
Hall VERDE
Hall AFFARI 3
09.30 - 18.30 - SCHOOL OF GYNECOLOGICAL AND REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY - THERAPEUTICAL USE OF HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION
Chairmanship: Foidart Jean-Michel, Naftolin Frederick
Schindler Adolf -
How to select the contraceptive for each specific woman
Berga Sarah -
Oligo‐ and amenorrhoea
Baird David -
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding and dysmenorrhea
Nappi Rossella -
Pms, pmdd and catamenial disorders
Petraglia Felice -
Fibroids, endometriosis and functional ovarian cysts
Lobo Rogerio -
Overcoming side effects
Bitzer Johannes -
Clinical cases: Mood and sex in pill user
Vujovic Svetlana -
Clinical cases: Irregular cycles and ovarian cysts
Hall AFFARI 2
Hall AFFARI 4
Hall ONICE
Thursday, 4th March 2010
Hall AUDITORIUM
08.45 - 10.15 - PLENARY SESSION - NEW FRONTIERS IN ART
Chairmanship: Scarselli Gianfranco, Zygmunt Marek
Devoto  Luigi -
The physiological function of progesterone receptor in the human ovulatory process
Monteleone Patrizia -
Role of thyroid autoimmunity in female infertility
Fujii Haruko -
Blastocyst attachment is regulated by Eph-ephrin A system
Tarlatzis Basil -
Chances for fertility preservation and ovulation induction in POF patients
10.35 - 11.05 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Ambrosini Antonio, von Schoultz Bo
Kenemans Peter -
Testosterone and the breast
11.10 - 13.10 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - IBSA – FOSTIMON, HUMAN TYPE FSH: FROM BASIC SCIENCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE
Chairmanship: Tarlatzis Basil, Revelli Alberto
Filicori Marco -
FSH isoforms in human reproduction: an overview
Gurgan Timur -
Highly glycosylated FSH: available clinical results and investigational issues
Ménézo Yves -
Effects of FSH stimulation regimens on the pattern of mRNA expression in human cumulus cells
Aboulghar Mohamed -
Efficacy and safety of FSH drug products for ART in PCOS
14.10 - 16.10 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - THERAMEX MERCK SERONO – ORAL CONTRACEPTION: THE ACHIEVEMENT OF 50 YEARS OF HORMONAL RESEARCH
Chairmanship: Bouchard Philippe, Genazzani Andrea R
Sitruk Ware Regine -
Hormonal creativity in contraception
Bruni Vincenzina -
How nomegestrol acetate leads to estradiol in a monophasic regimen ?
Jamin Christian -
Metabolic consequences from such evolution
Fruzzetti Franca -
Achieving lower impact on hemostasis parameters
16.30 - 18.30 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - SCHERING PLOUGH – LOW –DOSE CONTRACEPTION: WHY, HOW AND HOW MUCH
Chairmanship: De Melo Nilson Roberto, Scarselli Gianfranco
Nappi Rossella -
Counseling in contraception: fundamental to a tailored approach
Cagnacci Angelo -
The benefits of intravaginal administration of hormonal contraception
Nappi Rossella -
The tolerability of intravaginal administration of hormonal contraception
Benedetto Chiara -
To “E” or not to “E”: contraception without estrogen
18.30 - 19.45 - OPENING CEREMONY
Chairmanship: Genazzani Andrea R, Palumbo Giuseppe, Maruo Takeshi, Lombardi Gaetano, Benedetto Chiara, Vittori Giorgio
OPENING LECTURE
Mendelsohn Michael -
The biology of estrogen receptor action in cardiovascular health and disease
Hall AFFARI 1
08.45 - 10.15 - PLENARY SESSION - CLIMACTERIC MEDICINE
Chairmanship: Becorpi Angelamaria, Milewicz Andrzej
Lello Stefano -
Pharmacology of post-menopause and aging
Brincat Mark -
The ageing of connective tissues in women: the menopause crossing
Gambacciani Marco -
Personalized therapies in postmenopausal women
Rees Margaret -
Managing the Menopause without oestrogen
10.35 - 11.05 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Selvaggi Luigi, Mendelsohn Michael
Lobo Rogerio -
Why is estrogen protective against cardiovascular disease, but not against stroke?
11.10 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION - HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION FOR WOMAN’S AND MAN’S HEALTH
Chairmanship: Lello Stefano, Lobo Rogerio
Fruzzetti Franca -
Future perspectives for hormonal contraception and woman’s health
Blithe Diana -
Current status of male contraceptive development
Maia Hugo -
Hormonal contraception and the risk of cancer
Serfaty David -
Interest of LONG-acting reversible contraception
Skouby Sven -
Metabolic actions of hormonal contraceptives
14.10 - 16.10 - PLENARY SESSION - HORMONAL REGULATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION
Chairmanship: Angioli Roberto, Castelo-Branco Camil
Siseles Nestor -
HRT and CVS-an update
Karas Richard -
Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Rapid Vascular Dilation by Estrogen Receptors
Vaughan Douglas -
Hormonal Regulation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System and Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women
Rosano Giuseppe -
Metabolic therapy for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the Perimenopausal Woman
Lobo Rogerio -
The future of clinical cardiovascular trials of HRT in menopausal medicine
16.30 - 18.30 - PLENARY SESSION - OBESITY AND GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
Chairmanship: Perino Antonio, Simpson Evan
Hirschberg  Angelica -
Hormones and the regulation of feeding behavior
Berg Gabriela -
Abdominal adiposity, sex hormones and insulin resistance
Milewicz Andrzej -
Polymorphisms of endocannabinoid receptors and serum adiponectin and obese phenotype in postmenopausal women
Al-Azzawi Farook -
Management of obesity in gynecological practice
Stevenson John -
Should all menopausal women with metabolic syndrome receive HRT?
Hall VERDE
08.45 - 10.15 - PLENARY SESSION - STEM CELLS
Chairmanship: Petraglia Felice, Huhtaniemi Ilpo
Gil Sanchis Claudia -
What do we know about endometrial stem cells?
Ensenat Roberto -
Reprogramming as a new approach to obtain patient specific stem cells
Zhou Canquan -
The establishment of human parthenogenetic stem cell line and its DNA methylation
Eden  John -
Breast Cancer Stem Cells
10.35 - 11.05 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Eden John, Rees Margaret
Naftolin Frederick -
Seamless healthcare for ageing patients
11.10 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION - NEW CONCEPTS ON GONADOTROPHIN SIGNALING
Chairmanship: Tempone Antonio, Alviggi Carlo
Huhtaniemi Ilpo -
Novel molecular mechanisms of gonadotrophin action
Aittomaki Kristina -
Gonadotrophin receptors: functional insights from genetic variants
Zygmunt Marek -
Vascular actions of gonadotrophins
Sanchez Matias -
Breast actions of gonadotrophins
Zaidi Mone -
Actions of gonadotrophins on the bone
14.10 - 16.10 - PLENARY SESSION - PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE
Chairmanship: Massobrio Marco, Smetnik Vera
Massobrio Marco - Revelli Alberto -
Genetics of premature ovarian failure
Tempone Antonio -
Iatrogenic POF
Fauser Bart -
Anti-Mullerian Hormone and other markers of residual ovarian potential
Castelo-Branco Camil -
Medical treatment for prevention of POF
Morfin Julio -
POF: definition, diagnosis and treatment
16.30 - 18.30 - PLENARY SESSION - OVARIAN CANCER
Chairmanship: Franchi Massimo, Uzan Serge
Pecorelli Sergio -
Hormones and ovarian cancer
Barri Pedro -
ART and ovarian cancer
Gadducci Angiolo -
Therapeutical approach to recurrent ovarian cancer
Prat Jaime -
Subclassification of Ovarian Cancer based on Pathology and Genetics
Metka Markus -
Antioxidativ, antiinflammatoric and chemopreventive potency of phytosubstances:the isoflavone resveratrol and epigallocatechin
Hall AFFARI 3
08.45 - 10.15 - PLENARY SESSION - TARGETING THE ENDOMETRIUM WITH NEW MOLECULES: SPRMS AND SARMS
Chairmanship: Marchionni Mauro, Daya Salim
Bouchard Philippe -
The SPRMS and SARMS
Pintiaux Axelle -
The impact of SPRMS on endometrial vascularization
Marbaix Etienne -
Molecular mechanisms of SPRMS on endometrial gene expression
Williams Alistair -
The endometrial response to progesterone receptor modulators
10.35 - 11.05 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Messinis Ioannis, Carmina Enrico
Lunenfeld Bruno -
Diagnosis and management of pcos from birth to senescence
11.10 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION - POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Chairmanship: Lanzone Antonio, Ibáñez Lourdes
Dunaif Andrea -
PCOS: from genes to pathophysiology
Hart Roger -
Prenatal influences on female reproduction
Palomba Stefano -
Infertility and pregnancy
Carmina Enrico -
Metabolic issues and lifetime risks
Messinis Ioannis -
Control of LH secretion in PCOS
14.10 - 16.10 - PLENARY SESSION - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - SOCIETÀ ITALIANA DI EMBRIOLOGIA RICERCA E RIPRODUZIONE - OOCYTE QUALITY IN BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION AND HUMAN IVF
Chairmanship: Coticchio Giovanni, Tatone Carla
Zuccotti Maurizio -
Oocyte-derived regulators of early embryonic development
Ledda Sergio -
Cellular and biochemical criteria to assess oocyte quality
Chigioni Sara -
Domestic animal models as a tool to understand human oocyte maturation
Focarelli Riccardo -
A proteomic approach to the study of human oocyte micronenvironment
Paffoni Alessandro -
Parthenogenesis as a system to validate novel methodologies in human IVF
16.30 - 18.30 - PLENARY SESSION - WINNERS UNDER 34 COMPETITION SYMPOSIUM
Chairmanship: Naftolin Frederick, Simoncini Tommaso
Broer Simone  L - Van Rooij I - Scheffer G - Eijkemans  M - Fauser BC - Broekmans FJ -
Anti-Mullerian Hormone in the prediction of menopausal transition or menopause; a follow-up study
Meehan  K - Rainczuk  A - Fairweather  N - Stephens  A -
Characterisation of early ovarian cancer biomarkers
Sundermann  Erin E - Mordecai  K - Rubin  LH - Eatough  E - Savarese  A - Maki PM -
The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase & Stress on Cognitive Flexibility
Taran  AF - Stewart  EA - Chen  J - Gostout  BS - Woodrum  DA - Felmlee  J - Ehman  DRL -
Magnetic Resonance Elastography Allows Quantitative Assessment of Uterine Leiomyomas
Pelekanou  V - Kampa  M - Gallo D - Notas  G - Jacquot  Y - Castanas  E - Leclercq  G -
ER17p, a peptide corresponding to the regulatory platform P295-T311 of ER-alpha: role in actin cytoskeleton, migration and apoptosis
Hall AFFARI 2
08.45 - 10.15 - PLENARY SESSION - PATHOGENESIS OF PREECLAMPSIA: FROM IMMUNOLOGY TO ANGIOGENESIS INHIBITION
Chairmanship: Branconi Francesco, Chedraui Peter
Arck Petra -
Immunology and implantation
Lyall Fiona -
Mechanisms underlying failed trophoblast invasion in Pre-eclampsia
Redman Christopher -
Preeclampsia and the long arm of the innate immune system
Foidart Jean-Michel -
The molecular mechanisms of action of sVEGFRs in preeclampsia
10.35 - 11.05 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Caruso Alessandro , Arck Petra
Daya Salim -
Dydrogesterone - The missing link to improved maternal blood flow
11.10 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION - CURRENT ISSUES IN PRETERM BIRTH AND PLACENTAL FUNCTION REGULATION
Chairmanship: Lyall Fiona, Redman Christopher
Challis John -
Preterm birth and stress hormones
Lopez Bernal Andres -
Prostaglandins and preterm birth
Torricelli Michela -
Preterm birth and neuropeptides
Iwashita Mitsutoshi -
Regulation of placental function by insulin-like growth factor (IGF) and IGF-binding proteins
Giles Warwick -
The management of major forms of placenta percreta
14.10 - 16.10 - PLENARY SESSION - UTERINE FIBROIDS: FROM THE BENCH TO THE BEDSIDE
Chairmanship: Cicinelli Ettore, Clementi Wolfgan
Morton Cynthia -
Genetics of uterine fibroids
Chegini Nasser -
MicroRNAs and fibroids
Maruo Takeshi -
Nonsurgical treatments of fibroids: Selective progesterone receptor modulators
Sciarra John -
Alternatives to hysterectomy
Ben-Rafael Zion -
Uterine fibroids and ART – is there any Dilemma left?
16.30 - 18.30 - PLENARY SESSION - NEW HORIZONS IN ENDOMETRIOSIS
Chairmanship: Busacca Mauro, Schenker Joseph
Caserta Donatella -
Environmental disruptors and endometriosis
Zondervan Krina -
Genetics of endometriosis
Osuga Yutaka -
Immune and inflammatory aspects of endometriosis
Bulun  Serdar -
Endometriosis and sex steroids
Petraglia Felice -
Endometriosis and peptides
Hall AFFARI 4
08.45 - 10.15 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - PREMATURE OVARIAN INSUFFICIENCY
Chairmanship: Aittomaki Kristina, Luisi Stefano
Ayed W, Bouayed Abdelmoula N, Houiji D, Harzallah F, El Kamel Lebbi I, Zhioua F, Abdelhak S, Amouri A, Tunisia  -
Clinical, Cytogenetic and Molecular Study in Premature Ovarian Failure. A Tunisian Study
Dragojević-Dikić S, Vujovic S, Serbia and Montenegro  -
The influence of hormone replacement therapy(HRT) on fertility in premature ovarian failure(POF) patients
Janse F, Knauff EAH, Niermeijer MF, Eijkemans MJ, Laven JSE, Lambalk CB, Fauser BCJM, Goverde AJ, The Netherlands  -
Similar presentation of sporadic and familial premature ovarian failure (POF)
Lipovac M, Rudelstorfer G, Imhof M, Austria  -
AMH - an eligible marker of ovarian function for oncological patients undergoing ovarian tissue banking
Moridi I, Fallahian M, Mahdian M, Iran  -
Does ovarian drilling precede premature ovarian failure in Clomiphene resistant PCOD patients?
Pellatt L, Dilaver N, Heshri A, Galea R, Brincat M, Rice S, Mason HD, UK  -
Mechanism of effects of raised AMH in anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome
Russo L, Ferrarini E, Agretti P, Dimida A, De Marco G, Simoncini T, Vitti P, Pucci E, Pinchera A, Tonacchera M, Italy  -
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)
Signori B, Di Gangi E, Peruzzi E, Mannini L, Dei M, Bruni V, Italy  -
Bone mass in Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Takagi K, Kawahara K, Ide S, Satoh S, Sanai H, Japan  -
Successful pregnancy after intermittent hormone replacement therapy in a patient with premature ovarian failure
Vujovic S, Ivovic M, Tancic-Gajic M, Ivanisevic M, Barac M, Marina Lj, Stojanovic M, Serbia and Montenegro  -
Characteristics of women with "idiopathic" premature ovarian failure
11.10 - 13.10 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - REPRODUCTIVE NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
Chairmanship: Meczekalski Blazej, Genazzani Alessandro D
Athanasopoulos N, Tismaris P, Deligeoroglou E, Greece  -
Differences in characteristics of dysfunctional uterine bleeding in patients with immaturity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis and polycystic ovarian syndrome
Bacchi E, Zendrini G, Bonin C, Spiazzi G, De Cata AP, Moghetti P, Italy  -
Role of body weight and training profile in menstrual dysfunction of professional and non-professional classical ballet dancers
Czyzyk A, Casarosa E, Luisi M, Podfigurna-Stopa A, Meczekalski B, Genazzani AR, Poland  -
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in patients with Turner syndrome
Gambera A, Nicosia F, Bomba M, Bonini L, Scagliola P, Sartori E, Pecorelli S, Italy  -
Correlation between endocrine profile, heart rate variability and neuropsychiatric parameters in adolescents with anorexia nervosa and functional hypotalamic amenorrhea
Maganhin CC, Rassi Mahamed R, Cavalcante Fonseca M, Rennó Guimarães C, Mendes Akiau D, Gasparini Fernandes LH, da Silva Ferreira  -
Ovarian gene expression after melatonin supplementation on the adult female rats
Malejczyk J, Jóźwiak J, Roszkowski P, Grzela T, Hyc A, Poland  -
Changes of natural killer cell cytotoxic activity and immunoregulatory cytokine production during menstrual cycle
Massart F, Gaspari L, Marini F, Brandi ML, Saggese G, Italy  -
No association between the TTTA repeats polymorphism of aromatase (CYP19) gene and the precocious puberty development
Podfigurna-Stopa A, Luisi S, Petraglia F, Meczekalski B, Poland  -
Serum kisspeptin concentrations in patients with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea
Spinelli C, Di Giacomo M, Cariati E, Messineo A, Italy  -
Ovarian lesions in children and adolescents: evaluation and management of 104 cases
Tessaris D, Matarazzo P, Repici M, Fiore L, Lala R, Einaudi S, Italy  -
Persistency of autonomous ovarian hyperfunction during adolescence and early adult age in female with McCune-Albright syndrome
Tsampalas M,Berndt S, Gridelet V,Hagelstein MT,Charlet-Renard C, Munaut C, Foidart JM, Geenen V, Perrier d'Hauterive S, Belgium  -
The endometrial hCG/LH receptor: quantification throughout the menstrual cycle
Zektser V, Ilovayskaya IA, Keda UM, Zakharova EY, Pankov UA, Melnichenko GA, Dedov II, Russia  -
Pathogenetic aspects of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in women of reproductive age
14.10 - 16.10 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - ANDROGENS AND HYPERANDROGENISMS
Chairmanship: Palomba Stefano, Berg Gabriela
Benelli E, Rinaldi E, Burelli A, Salvetti G, Del Ghianda S, Cionini R, Piaggi P, Monteleone P, Vitti P, Pucci E, Italy  -
Dyslipidemia and polycistic ovary syndrome
Berguio Vidotti D, Schnabel B, Secco M, Dale Cotrim Guerreiro da Silva I, Brazil  -
Genetic analysis and cAMP measurement between lean and obese (ob/ob) anovulating mice
Boldrini França Fernandes J, Soares Wellington GM, de Paula Martins MF, Silva de Sá Rui A, Ferriani RM, dos Reis C, Sales V, Bra  -
Hormonal oral contraceptive alone or associated with metformin on cardiovascular risk markers in polycystic ovary syndrome women
Bonin C, Tosi F, Di Sarra D, Spiazzi G, Bettinazzi F, Signori C, Forner S, Moghetti P, Italy  -
Insulin resistance is associated with hyperandogenism and oligo-anovulation, but not with the ultrasonographic features of the ovaries, in the woman with polycistic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Khaki A, Iran  -
Effect of Androgenic Activity of Zingiber officinale on Serum FSH, LH, Testosterone hormone and Spermatogenesis in Rat
Link K, Nordlöf H, Giwercman A, Sweden  -
Circadian and menstrual cycle variation of serum androstenedione
Naessén S, Carlström K, Lindén Hirschberg A, Sweden  -
So similar and so different: Androgen status in bulimic women
Papadimitriou D, Kaparos G, Rizos D, Armeni E, Christantoni E, Tsakonas E, Creatsa M, Alexandrou A, Christodoulakos G, Lambrinou  - Papadimitriou D, Kaparos G, Rizos D, Armeni E, Christantoni E, Tsakonas E, Creatsa M, Alexandrou A, Christodoulakos G, Lambrinou  -
Serum androgens are increased in the presence of MTHFR ala222val polymorphism in healthy postmenopausal women
Peruzzi E, Christopoulos P, Nannini S, Mannini L, Dei M, Bruni V, Italy  -
Flutamide hepatotoxicity: our experience over 176 patients
Rousset-Jablonski C, Plessier A, Lahlou N, Laromiguière M, Pichard C, Larger E, Gompel A, France  -
Menstrual Cycle Disorders and Hormonal Alterations in Women with Vascular Liver Disease
Stomati M, Potì E, Casarosa E, Potì M, Luisi M, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
Low-dose oral deydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation in postmenopausal women
16.30 - 18.30 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - BREAST CANCER
Chairmanship: Morfin Julio, Biglia Nicoletta
Pelekanou V, Laios I, Kampa M, Castanas E, Leclercq G, Larsimont D, Belgium  -
hERα36, a new variant of ERα: Expression and potential biological relevance in breast cancer
Baumgärtner AK, Häusler A, Seifert-Klauss V, Schwarz-Boeger U, Kiechle M, Germany  -
Breast cancer outcome in peri- versus postmenopausal women with or without hormone therapy prior to diagnosis
Britton K, Harvey IJ, Stemke-Hale K, Lennard TWJ, Meeson AP, UK  -
Could SP cells be an indicator of progression to hormone non-responsive breast cancer?
Capittini C, Bergamaschi P, Guarene M, Cremaschi AL, Marchesi A, Genovese V, Romano B, Tinelli C, Cuccia M, Salvaneschi L, Italy  -
Birthweight and cord blood haematopoietic stem cell content: is there a connection for cancer risk in adulthood?
Goglia L, Sanchez AM, Flamini M, Giretti MS, Baldacci C, Garibaldi S, Genazzani AR, Fu X, Simoncini T, Italy  -
Progesterone enhances breast cancer cell mobility by the nongenomic activation of focal adhesion kinase
Kampa M, Pelekanou V, Notas G, Sanidas E, Alexaki VI, Castanas E, Greece  -
Membrane acting androgens specifically modify early gene transcription in breast cancer cells
Mozdarani S, Shahidi M, Mozdarani H, Iran  -
Repair kinetics of radiation induced DNA damages in leukocytes of breast cancer patients as a measure of breast cancer susceptibility
Pfeiler G, Glatz C, Königsberg R, Vutuc C, Kubista E, Singer C, Austria  -
Influence of the dramatic fall of HRT prescription on postmenopausal breast cancer incidence: the Austrian Data
Tosi V, Pisaneschi S, Goglia L, Genazzani AR, Simoncini T, Italy  -
Effect of dydrogesterone, dehydro-dydrogesterone, progesterone and medroxyprogesterone acetate on T47D breast cancer cell migration and invasion
Hall ONICE
08.45 - 10.15 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - FEMALE SEXUAL FUNCTION AND DYSFUNCTION
Chairmanship: Valentino Valeria, Nappi Rossella
Balasko B, Hall M, Lee M, Ventolini G, USA  -
Psycho emotional impact of women with provoked vestibulodynia
Chedraui P, Rodríguez MC, Pérez-López FR, Schwager G, Hidalgo L, Ecuador  -
Assessment of sexuality after hysterectomy using the Female Sexual Function Index
Firquet A,Pintiaux A,Zimmerman XY,Foidart JM,Beliard A,Albert A,Minon JM,Vincent C,Gerday C,Beekman L,Coelingh Bennink H (B)  -
Androgen deficiency during combined oral contraceptives
Loto O, Adewuya A, Adewumi T, Nigeria  -
Pattern and Correlates of Premenstrual Symptoms (PMS) amongst Nigerian University Students
Melis I, Arena I, Melis GB, Angioni S, Italy  -
Sexual function is impaired in patients with endometriosis
Mezones-Holguín E, Escajadillo-Vargas N, Castro-Castro J, Córdova-Marcelo W, Blumel JE, Peru  -
Female sexual dysfunction in young people at a public university in northern Peru
Moghasemi S, Ziaei S, Haidari Z, Iran  -
Female sexual dysfunction in Iranin postmenopausal women
Wallwiener LM, Wallwiener CW, Seeger H, Mueck AO, Bitzer J, Wallwiener M, Germany  -
The Sexual Life of German Medical Students: Investigation of the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and the impact of contraception
11.10 - 13.10 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - MEDICALLY-ASSISTED PROCREATION
Chairmanship: Ensenat Roberto, Monteleone Patrizia
Crha I, Ventruba P, Zakova J, Cadova K, Pohanka M, Huser M, Czech Republic  -
Luteal-phase GnRH agonist administration in IVF/ICSI cycles stimulated with the long GnRH agonist protocol
Devesa M, Chueca A, Tur R, Rodriguez I, Coroleu B, Barri PN, Spain  -
Impact of increased body mass index on IVF outcomes
Fettback P,Serafini P,Monteiro R A,Leme Alves da M E,Homem de M Bianchi P,Messias GC,Domingues T,Carrilho E,Baracat EC (BR)  -
Administration of recombinant (r)hCG on the first day of the menses produces age independent rescue of the corpus luteum
Guglielmino MR,Vento M,Borzì P,Santonocito M,Ragusa M,Barbagallo D,De Palma A, Garofalo MR,Minutolo E,Scollo P, Di Pietro C,Pure  -
Apoptotic Machinery in aging: gene expression profiles in oocytes and in cumulus cells by High Throughput Real Time PCR
Inaudi P, Petrilli S, Bruni L, Boni C, Battista R, Zerbetto I, Quadrifoglio M, Petraglia F, Italy  -
Low-dose rFSH administration is effective and safe in PCOS women in IUI or IVF cycles
Jeve Yadava B, Fleming R, UK  -
The combined use of Anti-Mullerian Hormone and age to predict the ovarian response to controlled ovarian hyper stimulation in poor responders
Kini S, Li HWR, Morrell D, Pickering S, Thong KJ, UK  -
Evaluation of Anti-Mullerian hormone in predicting cumulative pregnancy outcome during assisted reproduction
Koloda YA, Podzolkova NM, Anshina MB, Shamugia NL, Smirnova AA, Abliaeva ES, Russia  -
Effect of overweight and obesity on assisted reproductive technology outcomes
Niu ZH, Feng Y, Zhang H, Zhang AJ, Sun Y, Lu X, China  -
Effects of exogenous luteinizing hormone on patients with relative LH deficiency after pituitary down-regulation during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation
Santonocito M,Guglielmino MR,Vento M,Borzì P,Ragusa M,Barbagallo D,De Palma A,Garofalo MR,Minutolo E,Scollo P,Purrello M,Di Piet  -
Identification and validation of molecular markers of human oocyte biological quality after vitrification
Venetis CA, Kolibianakis EM, Toulis KA, Goulis DG, Papadimas I, Tarlatzis BC, Greece  -
Addition of rLH in patients undergoing ovarian stimulation with rFSH and GnRH analogues for IVF: a meta-analysis
Pelekanou V, Kampa M, Gallo D, Notas G, Jacquot Y, Castanas E, Leclercq G, Belgium  -
ER17p, a peptide corresponding to the regulatory platform P295-T311 of ER-alpha: role in actin cytoskeleton, migration and apoptosis
14.10 - 16.10 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - INFERTILITY
Chairmanship: Gurgan Timur, Viana Gersia
Dinοpoulou V, Stefanidis K, Makrinioti H, Mavromati D, Bletsa R, Loutradis D, Antsaklis A, Greece  -
Oct-4 expression in fetal cells recovered from the lower uterine pole
Dziadecki W, Radomska-Leśniewska M, Jankowska-Steifer E, Bablok L, Malejczyk J, Barcz E, Poland  -
The role of human neutrophil peptides 1-4 in pathogenesis of male genital tract inflammation
Garzia E, Clauser R, Persani L, Borgato S, Bulfamante G, Avagliano L, Cetin I, Marconi AM, Italy  -
Prolactin and pro-inflammatory cytokines expression at the feto-maternal interface in the first trimester implantation failure
González Pérez I, Mendoza N, Galiano D, Eloy Ruíz J, Marín L, Quereda F, Pérez-Fortis A, Mozas J, Sánchez-Borrego R, Spain  -
Duration of fertility age and multigenic combination of estrogen related genes: a propotional hazard model
Grande G, Milardi D, Bianchi A, Giampietro A, Pompa G, Merola AM, Astorri AL, Pontecorvi A, Lanzone A, De Marinis L, Marana R, I  -
Conception and altered semen parameters: retrospective analysis of 453 pregnancies
Kabir SN, Banerjee S, India  -
The size of ovarian follicular reserve impacts the expression of GDF-9 and NOBOX, and modulates the rate of follicular atresia
Kaur S, Prabha V, Shukla G, Sarwal A, India  -
Receptor mediated agglutination of human spermatozoa by spermagglutinating factor isolated from Staphylococcus aureus
Maragno L, Coppola F, Patria G, Pezzuto AC, Benegiamo A, Ferrari B, Nardelli GB, Italy  -
Endometrial function during ART
Papini F, Simi G, Di Berardino OM, Ruggiero M, Monteleone P, Cela V, Artini PG, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
Fragmin administration in women undergoing program of assisted fertilization
Shamsi MB, Venkatesh S, Kumar K, Talwar P, Kumar R, Mittal S, Dada R, India  -
ROS levels and DNA damage - association with poor sperm quality and Medically Assisted Procreation failure
Viana G, Ruggiero M, Parisen Toldin MR, Valentino V, Papini F, Artini PG, Cela V, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
Endometritis: hysteroscopic follow-up after antibiotic therapy in infertile patients
16.30 - 18.30 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - REGULATION OF THE ENDOMETRIUM
Chairmanship: Pintiaux Axelle, Cela Vito
Asaturova AV, Mogirevskaya OA, Kondrikov NI, Russia  -
The efficacy of PTEN expression assessment in endometrial hyperplasia and other possible markers for endometrial precancerous process identification and prediction
Botto de Barros Filho AM, Barbosa IC, Maia Jr H, Genes CC, Coutinho EM, Brazil  -
Effects of subdermal implants of estradiol and testosterone on the endometrium of postmenopausal women
Fluhr H, Spratte J, Zygmunt M, Germany  -
Heparin and low molecular weight heparins modulate the decidualization of human endometrial stromal cells
Fujiwara H, Fujii H, Takao Y, Horie A, Sato Y, Konishi I, Japan  -
EphrinA1 induces cell attachment and intercellular dissociation in Ishikawa cells
Gentilini D, Besana A, Vigano P, Vignali M, Melandri M, Di Blasio AM, Busacca M, Italy  -
The endocannabinoid system controls endometrial plasticity
González-Ramos R, Rojas C, Rocco J, Poch A, Sovino H, Kohen P, Devoto L, Chile  -
Nuclear factor-kappaB p65 and RelB peptides expression in human endometrium across the menstrual cycle
Hulchiy M, Lindén Hirschberg A, Cline JM, Sahlin L, Sweden  -
Thyroid stimulating hormone receptor and thyroid hormone receptor alpha expression in the uterus of cynomolgus macaques: effects of steroid hormone treatment
Kovalenko Y, Kubyshkin A, Litvinova S, Ukraine  -
Role of nonspecific proteolytic enzymes and their inhibitors in endometrial hyperplasia development
Malenkovic G, Mandic A, Popovic M, Zikic D, Rajovic J, Tesic O, Serbia and Montenegro  -
Endometrial pathologies associated with Tamoxifen in breast cancer patients with postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
Schaefer WR, Fischer L, Deppert W, Hanjalic-Beck A, Seebacher L, Stuckenschneider J, Zahradnik HP, Germany  -
Effects of drugs and endocrine active chemicals on endometrial gene-expression biomarkers in vitro
Singh M, Singh T, Singh H, India  -
Endometrial Tuberculosis- Case for Differential Diagnosis in Abnormal Uterine Bleeding In Late Reproductive Period
Tan O, Ornek T, Fadiel A, Naftolin F, USA  -
Activation and action of ezrin protein during the endometrial cycle and its potential role in embryo implantation
Friday, 5th March 2010
Hall AUDITORIUM
08.30 - 10.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - ASSOCIATION FRANÇAISE POUR L'ÉTUDE DE LA MENOPAUSE - WHEN MENOPAUSE COMES TOO EARLY
Chairmanship: Lachowsky Michèle, Scemama Lydia Marie
Scemama Lydia Marie -
Premature ovarian failure and gynecology
Lachowsky Michèle -
Premature menopause and patients
Gambacciani Marco -
Premature Menopause and metabolic alterations
10.30 - 11.00 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Foidart Jean-Michel
Genazzani Andrea R -
Estetrol; a fetal estrogen for clinical use
11.10 - 13.10 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - THERAMEX MERCK SERONO – A WOMAN'S JOURNEY : 3 MAIN PERIODS OF A WOMAN'S LIFE THROUGH 3 THERAPEUTIC AREAS
Chairmanship: Kenemans Peter, Benagiano Giuseppe
Stevenson John -
Menstrual cycle
Collins Peter -
Cardiovascular issue
Graziottin  Alessandra -
Quality of life and sexuality
14.10 - 15.00 - DEBATE
Chairmanship: Polatti Franco, Frydman Réné
Tarlatzis Basil - Gianaroli  Luca -
Should there be an international limit on the number of fertilized oocytes that are implanted in a woman at one time?
15.00 - 17.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - MERCK SERONO THE FUTURE OF FERTILITY: INDIVIDUALISED THERAPY
Chairmanship: Barri Pedro, Artini Paolo G
Genazzani Andrea R -
Welcome and Introduction
Carone  Domenico -
The need of a tailored therapy
Revelli Alberto -
Mild stimulation protocols: from super ovulation to natural IVF
Alviggi Carlo -
How to treat Poor/Hypo/Slow responders efficiently
Ruvolo Gianni -
New insights in oocytes, sperm and embryo selection
17.20 - 19.20 - PLENARY SESSION - FOLLICULAR GROWTH, OOCYTE QUALITY, EMBRIO SELECTION AND ENDOMETRIAL RECEPTIVITY: AN UNSOLVED PUZZLE
Chairmanship: Di Lieto Andrea, Devoto Luigi
Horcajadas Jose -
Molecular Diagnosis of Endometrial Receptivity
Artini Paolo G -
Human oocyte cryopreservation by Vitrification technique
Picton Helen M -
In vitro models for understanding follicular growth and maturation
Frydman  Réné -
How to choose the good embryos ?
Ferraretti Anna Pia -
Oocyte competence: the role of LH
Hall AFFARI 1
08.30 - 10.00 - ACADEMY OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION - THE FUTURE TRENDS OF INDUCTION OF OVULATION - DEDICATED TO THE LATE DR.SHELDON SEGAL
Chairmanship: Naftolin Frederick, Schenker Joseph
Naftolin Frederick -
The Exquisite Choreography of Follicle Development and ovulation by the Hypothalamus, Pituitary and Ovary
Lunenfeld Bruno -
Gonadotropins for Induction of Ovulation
Frydman  Réné -
Can we identifie the so call good oocyte after ovarian stimulation for ART
Shoham Zeev -
Luteal support in ART cycles: Why, with what, and for how long?
Schenker Joseph -
Complications of Induction of Ovulation
10.30 - 11.00 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Benedetti Panici Pierluigi, Mueck Alfred
Uzan Serge -
Fertility preservation in woman with breast cancer: a need for a global strategy
11.10 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION - BREAST CANCER
Chairmanship: Zervoudis Stefanos, Panay Nicholas
Simpson  Evan -
Sex, aging, fat and breast cancer - an update
Mueck Alfred -
Role of estrogen metabolites in breast cancer
Santen Richard J -
Aromatase and breast cancer
von Schoultz Bo -
Mammographic density to monitor the breast during hormone therapy
Sismondi Piero -
New frontiers in integrated therapy in breast cancer
14.10 - 15.00 - DEBATE
Chairmanship: Capetta Piero, Brincat Mark
Chedraui Peter - Nachtigall  Lila E -
Diagnostic tools for menopausal symptoms
15.00 - 17.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - BAYER SCHERING PHARMA - YOUNG AT HEART
Chairmanship: Blake Jennifer, Foidart Jean-Michel
Gambacciani Marco -
HRT Today – Recent Insights
Otto Christiane -
Effects of Drospirenone on Breast Tissue
Rosano Giuseppe -
Cardiovascular Aspects of Drospirenone
Collins Peter -
Managing a Woman’s Cardiovascular Risk: a Gynecologists’ Guide
17.20 - 19.20 - PLENARY SESSION - FROM NATURE FOR MENOPAUSE
Chairmanship: Facchinetti Fabio (I), Sjoberg Nils-Otto
Jungbauer Alois -
Bioactive compounds recommended for nutrition of climacteric women
Cianci Antonio -
Isoflavones and lactobacilli for a natural approach to menopausal disorders
Huber Johannes -
Equol - an endogenous phytochemical for the menopause
Nachtigall  Lila E -
Clotting Issues in Oral Estrogen, Transdermal Estrogen and Femarelle
Genazzani Andrea R -
Neuroendocrine effects of DT56A (Femarelle™) administration
Hall VERDE
08.30 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION AND - LIVE REPRODUCTIVE SURGERY SESSION SPONSORED BY JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL
Chairmanship: Mettler Liselotte, Scarselli Gianfranco, Cela Vito
Mettler Liselotte -
PLENARY LECTURE: gyne surgery under imaging conditions
Angioni Stefano - Cela Vito - Freschi Letizia - Litta Pietro - Pluchino Nicola - Tana Roberta - Teti Giancarlo -
LIVE SURGERY SESSION: Hysterectomy, Subtotal Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Sigle port laparoscopic surgery, office hysteroscopy
14.10 - 15.00 - DEBATE
Chairmanship: Tranquilli Andrea, Barri Pedro
Genazzani Alessandro D - Dunaif Andrea -
Is there a role for metformin in the treatment of pcos women?
15.00 - 17.00 - PLENARY SESSION - ANDROGENS IN WOMEN
Chairmanship: Piccione Emilio, Dunaif Andrea
Sultan Charles -
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: from clinic to gene, from gene to clinic
Ibáñez Lourdes -
Hyperandrogenism in adolescence
Milewicz Andrzej -
Treatment of hyperandrogenism
Smetnik  Vera -
The androgen-deficiency syndrome and related diseases
Genazzani Andrea R -
Androgen therapy in women: an unsolved puzzle
17.20 - 19.20 - PLENARY SESSION - FEMALE SEXUALITY
Chairmanship: Colacurci Nicola, Lachowsky Michèle
Nappi Rossella -
Brain control of female sexuality: neuroendocrine control
Birkhaeuser  Martin -
Sexual dysfunction after menopause: the place of androgen substitution
Valentino Valeria -
Assisted procreation and its impact on couple sexuality
Bitzer Johannes -
How to promote the sexual health of the elderly couple
Caruso Salvatore -
Age and metabolic related structural changes in female clitoral cavernosal tissue
Hall AFFARI 3
08.30 - 10.30 - EDUCATIONAL COURSE - BAYER ITALIA - CONFRONTI CLINICI IN CONTRACCEZIONE ORMONALE - prima sessione
Chairmanship: Massobrio Marco, Bruni Vincenzina
Dei Metella -
Contraccezione nelle fasce di età estreme
Lello Stefano -
Estroprogestinici e iperandrogenismo
Paoletti  Anna Maria -
Contraccezione e sintomi premestruali
Nappi Rossella -
Contraccezione e flussi mestruali abbondanti
11.00 - 13.00 - EDUCATIONAL COURSE - BAYER ITALIA - CONFRONTI CLINICI IN CONTRACCEZIONE ORMONALE - seconda sessione
Chairmanship: Melis Gian Benedetto, Fruzzetti Franca
Candiani Massimo -
Contraccezione ed endometriosi
Caruso Salvatore -
Contraccezione e sessualità
Bruni Vincenzina -
Contraccezione oggi. Quali estrogeni e quali progestinici?
Fruzzetti Franca -
Personalizzazione della terapia contraccettiva
14.10 - 15.00 - DEBATE
Chairmanship: Surico Nicola, Smetnik Vera
Christiansen Claus - Gambacciani Marco -
Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis: hormones or bisphosphonates?
15.00 - 19.20 - EDUCATIONAL COURSE - WYETH ITALIA- CONTROVERSIE CLINICO-TERAPEUTICHE NELL’AMBULATORIO DEL GINECOLOGO
Chairmanship: Scarselli Gianfranco, Nappi Carmine
Genazzani Andrea R -
Il cervello femminile e le sue vulnerabilità nell’ambulatorio del ginecologo
Nappi Rossella -
Le problematiche sessuali e la pratica clinica: come riconoscerle e affrontarle
Maffei Silvia -
Cuore vasi e terapia ormonale: l’importanza di un inizio precoce
Sismondi Piero -
La mammella nell’ambulatorio del ginecologo
Lello Stefano -
Perché l’osteoporosi post-menopausale è di gestione del ginecologo?
Perino Antonio -
Infezioni vaginali e flogosi pelvica: un binomio non ancora risolto
Hall AFFARI 2
08.30 - 10.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - SOCIEDAD ARGENTINA DE ENDOCRINOLOGIA GINECOLOGICA Y REPRODUCTIVA –OVARIAN AGEING: IMPACT FOR FERTILITY PRESERVATION
Cortelezzi Marta -
Marcadores endocrinos de reserva ovarica (Endocrine markers for ovarian reserve)
Nolting Manuel -
FOP: consecuencias reproductivas y no reproductivas (POF: reproductive and non reproductive consequences)
Lombardi Eva -
Preservación de la fertilidad (Fertility preservation)
Moses Nora -
Implicancias endocrino-metabolicas en mujeres mayores de 40 (Endocrine and metabolic implications of ovarian aging)
10.30 - 11.00 - PLENARY SESSION
Chairmanship: Venturini Pierluigi, Nachtigall Lila E
Schenker Joseph -
New aspects of OHSS
11.10 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION - CHRONIC ANOVULATION
Chairmanship: Kiesel Ludwig, Metka Markus
Naftolin Frederick -
Hormonal control of ovulation
Meczekalski Blazej -
Neuroendocrine and endocrine aspects of hypothalamic amenorrhea
Genazzani Alessandro D -
Pathophysiology of chronic anovulatory syndromes
Lanzone Antonio -
Diagnosis and clinical management of menstrual irregularities and infertility
Nappi Carmine -
Long-term health consequences of chronic anovulation
14.10 - 15.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - HRA PHARMA– A NEW LOOK AT EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
Chairmanship: Baird David
Moreau Caroline -
Emergency contraception: A real need for a second chance - Epidemiological evidence
Glasier Anna -
ellaOne® Ulipristal Acetate: Improved efficacy - Clinical evidence
15.00 - 17.00 - PLENARY SESSION - ENDOMETRIOSIS: FROM THE BENCH TO THE BEDSIDE
Chairmanship: Bulun Serdar, Dessole Salvatore
Scarselli Gianfranco -
Epigenetic alterations in endometriotic tissue : the role of hox genes
Kiesel Ludwig -
Stem cells in endometrium and endometriosis
Angioni Stefano -
Pain in endometriosis: central sensitization or peripheral mechanisms?
Schindler Adolf -
Dienogest – a novel progestogen for the treatment of endometriosis
Luisi Stefano -
New treatment of endometriosis-related pain
17.20 - 19.20 - PLENARY SESSION - ENDOMETRIAL HYPERPLASIA AND CANCER
Chairmanship: Sartori Enrico, Santen Richard J
Prat Jaime -
From endometrial hyperplasia to endometrial cancer
Sturdee David -
Hormonal control of endometrial hyperplasia
Pélissier-Langbort Claira - Chabbert Buffet Nathalie -
Progestins treatment in premenopausal women
Baird David -
Hormone treatment for the prevention and treatment of endometrial hyperplasia with preservation of fertility
Hourvitz Ariel -
In vitro fertilization after endometrial adenocarcinoma
Hall AFFARI 4
08.30 - 10.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - POLISH GROUP OF GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY – HOT TOPICS IN GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
Czajkowski  Krzysztof -
The role of progesterone in early pregnancy
Jedrzejczak Piotr -
Fertility in ageing male
Smolarczyk Roman -
Practical solution of hyperprolactinaemia in gynecological practice
Meczekalski Blazej -
Hypoestrogenism in young women and its influence on bone mass density
11.10 - 13.10 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - HORMONES AND HORMONE RECEPTORS
Chairmanship: Jungbauer Alois, Mannella Paolo
Black SM, Sud N, Wiseman DA, USA  -
Development of a peptide that attenuates the plasma membrane translocation of estrogen receptor alpha
Cork DMW, Lennard TWJ, Tyson-Capper AJ, UK  -
Alternatively Spliced Progesterone Receptor (PR) Expression in Breast Cancer
Giannini A, Cubeddu A, Bucci F, Russo M, Daino D, Russo N, Merlini S, Pluchino N, Casarosa E, Luisi M, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
Progesterone counteracts estrogen-induced increases in central and peripheral Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in female ovx rats
Kechagioglou K, Kolibianakis EM, Venetis CA, Chatzimeletiou K, Loutradi K, Tarlatzis BC, Greece  -
Association of human progesterone receptor polymorphisms with the probability of pregnancy: a systematic review
Leitao BB, Jones MC, Fusi L, Higham J, Lee Y, Takano M, Goto T, Christian M, Lam EWF, Brosens JJ, UK  -
Silencing of the JNK pathway maintains progesterone receptor activity in decidualizing human endometrial stromal cells exposed to oxidative stress signals
Lucas C, Thackery L, Gonzalez D, Hopkins L, Davies C, Joels L, White J, Conlan S, UK  -
The expression of the transcription factor WT1 (Wilms tumour suppressor gene) within the human uterus during decidualization
Medjakovic S, Zoechling A, Vollmer G, Zierau O, Kretzschmar G, Moeller F, Kolba S, Papke A, Opietnik M, Kosma P, Rosenau T, Jung  -
Potent AhR agonist from sauerkraut modulates the ER pathway
Sanchez AM, Zullino S, Flamini MI, Genazzani AR, Simoncini T, Italy  -
Rapid signaling of estrogen to focal adhesion kinase in endothelial cells
Tyson-Capper A, Kirby J, UK  -
The role of endogenous ligands in modulating inflammation and TLR signalling events associated with preterm birth
Tyson-Capper A, Robson S, UK  -
Non-classical pathways are responsible for the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory action of progesterone in human myometrial and amnion cells
Vladic-Stjernholm Y, Vladic T, Blesson C, Ekman-Ordeberg G, Sahlin L, Sweden  -
Prostaglandin treatment is followed by a withdrawal of progesterone and androgen in the human uterine cervix
Wilhelm F, Kovacs KA, Menyhárt Cs, Lengyel F, Szabó I, Hungary  -
Estradiol activates Akt/protein kinase B in postmenopausal endometrium
15.00 - 17.00 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - GYNECOLOGICAL CANCERS
Chairmanship: Amunni Gianni, Gadducci Angiolo
Bellati F, Gasparri ML, Pernice M, Musella A, Donfrancesco C, Ruscito I, Visconti V, Benedetti Panici P, Italy  -
Improvement of QoL after hormone replacemet therapy in cervical cancer survivors
Benedetti Panici P, Napoletano C, Bellati F, Gasparri ML, Ruscito I, Pernice M, Pastore M, Antonilli M, Maffucci D, Nuti M, Ital  -
Improvement of quality of life and immunological fitness targeting VEGF in platinum refractory ovarian cancer patient
Cole LA, USA  -
Hyperglycosylated hCG in tumor invasion
Franchi V, Verrocchi F, Italy  -
Nutritional status in oncological gynaecology. Which importance?
Jadoon B, Sundar S, Kehoe S, Roamian K, UK  -
Analysis of outcome in women with borderline glandular change
Karimi Zarchi M, Mousavi A, Behtash N, Modares Gilani M, Ghaemmaghami F, Iran  -
Fertility sparing in infertile women with endometrial cancer or complex atypical hyperplasia
Koutlaki N, Dimitraki M, Zervoudis S, Psillaki A, Sofiadou V, Nikas I, Grapsas X, Galazios G, Liberis V, Greece  -
Relation of body mass index and blood androgens levels to tumor prognostic factors among premenopausal women with breast cancer
Laurelli G, Di Vagno G, Scaffa C, Iodice F, Gallo MS, Forleo F, Greggi S, Italy  -
Conservative treatment of early endometrial cancer: preliminary results of a pilot study
Puett D, Cui J, Eldredge JB, Miner BM, Warrenfeltz SW, Xu Y, USA  -
Gene expression profiling of ovarian cancer cells post-activation of the LH receptor
Wincewicz Andrzej, Sulkowska M, Kanczuga-Koda L, Koda M, Sulkowski S, Poland  -
Eventual proapoptotic or anti-apoptotic impact of aberrantly expressed Cx43 and Cx26 can depend on ER-alpha overexpression in endometrioid adenocarcinoma
Wincewicz A, Wincewicz A, Sulkowska M, Koda M, Kanczuga-Koda L, Sulkowski S, Poland  -
STAT3, E-cadherin and apoptosis regulators: Bak and Bcl-xL in endometrioid adenocarcinomas of different ER-alpha immunoprofile
Zafran N, Goldman S, Shalev E, Israel  -
Plexin B1 is differentially expressed in biopsies from normal and tumoral endometrium having tissue specific effect on in-vitro invasion
17.20 - 19.20 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - MISCARRIAGE AND ABORTION
Chairmanship: Spinillo Arsenio, Gambacciani Marco
Coccia ME, Spitaleri M, Riviello C, Rizzello F, Castellacci E, Caponi D, Mariani G, Scarselli G, Italy  -
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: the effectiveness of a new therapeutic approach
El Kamel-Lebbi I, Ayed W, Bhouri R, Kacem O, Kileni O, Bouayed Abdelmoula N, Zhioua Fi, Amouri A, Tunisia  -
Male chromosomal implication in recurrent spontaneous abortions
Essadi FM, Elmehashi MO, Elsaratie OA, Libya  -
Efficacy of Low dose Aspirin & Low-molecular-weight- heparin treatment in women with recurrent first trimester pregnancy loss
Hedayat Z, Mohammadzade V, Javadi H, Sadeghi MR, Akhondi MM, Sadeghitabar A, Zarnani AH, Iran  -
Higher frequency of anti-thyroid antibodies in patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion may stem from impaired vitamin D3 metabolism
Horie A, Fujiwara H, Suginami K, Takao Y, Fujii H, Sato Y, Konishi I, Japan  -
Laeverin, a novel membrane-bound aminopeptidase, regulates early human placentation
Russu M, Stănculescu R, Păun M, Nastasia S, Mubarack N, Marin JA, Lachanas I, Romania  -
Pregnancy outcome after preconceptional and during window of implantation Vaginal Micronized Progesterone administration in recurrent pregnancy loss
Salvador S, Londero AP, D'Aietti V, Driul L, Fruscalzo A, Bertozzi S, Marchesoni D, Italy  -
Short-term follow-up of voluntary abortion in an Italian centre: a prospective analysis of 186 cases
Seremak-Mrozikiewicz A, Drews K, Barlik M, Kurzawińska G, Łukaszewski T, Mrozikiewicz PM, Poland  -
The Arg353Gln polymorphism of factor VII in women with recurrent miscarriages
Spitaleri M, Riviello C, Rizzello F, Castellacci E, Caponi D, Mariani G, Coccia ME, Italy  -
Antithyroid antibodies and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Toulis K, Dimitrios G, Goulis Christos A, Venetis Efstratios M, Kolibianakis V, Harizopoulou RN, Tarlatzis BC, Papadimas I, Gree  -
Risk of spontaneous miscarriage in euthyroid women with thyroid autoimmunity undergoing in-vitro fertilization: a systematic review and a meta-analysis
Turp AB, Turkey  -
Are We Missing Out Evaluation of Paternal Chromosomal Abnormality In Recurrent Miscarriage ? Varicocele and Sperm FISH
Tutchenko TN, Tatarchuk TF, Gorovenko NG, Podolskaya SV, Shakalo IN, Ukraine  -
Glutathione S-transferase M1 and T1 Polymorphisms and the Risk of Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss in Women with High Perceived Stress
Hall ONICE
08.30 - 10.00 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY IN 2010
Chairmanship: Ferraretti Anna Pia, Horcajadas Jose
Carminati R, Giannice R, Patregnani C, Bertozzi R, Forloni G, Fogliani M, Italy  -
Vaginal Salpingectomy as Surgical Treatment for Extrauterine Tubal Pregnancy: a Pilot Randomized Study
Klimov V, Ukraine  -
Autosensibilization to the progesterone and syndrome loss of pregnancy
Marin JA, Russu M, Ionescu-Tirgoviste C, Romania  -
Diabetes and obesity as complex metabolic disorders, and pregnancy outcomes
Mohseni Meybodi A, Haratian K, Zari Moradi S, Mansouri Z, Iran  -
Detection of different kind of human papillomavirus in normal pregnancy and in pregnant women with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Riviello C, Mello G, Jovanovic L, Italy  -
Breastfeeding and Basal Insulin Requirement in Type 1 Diabetic Women
Takao Y, Fujiwara H, Ueda M, Fujii H, Horie A, Konishi I, Japan  -
Human luteal cells express Monoamine oxidase-A during early pregnancy
Tica Oana Sorina, Tica A, Berceanu C, Georgescu C, Romania  -
Abnormal pregnancies after clomiphene citrate
11.10 - 13.10 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - PATOPHYSIOLOGY OF PCOS
Chairmanship: Angioni Stefano, Pucci Enrico
Benelli E, Bernini GP, Rinaldi E, Del Ghianda S, Cionini R, Burelli A, Monteleone P, Vitti P, Pucci E, Italy  -
Aldosterone and renin plasma levels in young patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Campagna G, Ricciardi L, Bompiani A, De Cicco S, Tagliaferri V, Romualdi D, Guido M, Lanzone A, Italy  -
Ethinylestradiol-chlormadinone acetate combination for the treatment of hirsutism and hormonal alterations of normal-weight women with polycystic ovary syndrome: evalutation of metabolic impact
Davydova GN, Melnichenko GA, Chebotnikova TV, Russia  -
Clinical features of polycystic ovary syndrome
Domingues T, Serafini P, Monteiro Rocha A, Leme Alves da Motta E, Yadid I, Coslovsky M, Fettback P, Domingues T, Homem de Mello   -
Polycystic ovarian disease does not enhance rescue of corpus luteum by administration of recombinant (r)hCG on the first day of the menses
Falbo A, Materazzo C, Rocca M, Russo T, Zullo F, Palomba S, Italy  -
Effects of metformin with or without folate supplementation on homocysteine levels and vascular endothelium of women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Georgopoulos NA, Piouka A, Katsikis I, Saltamavros AD, Bakatselou K, Decavalas G, Panidis D, Greece  -
The relationship of Antimüllerian hormone (AMH) to LH and FSH serum levels and the impact of obesity, in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Lanzoni C, Chierchia E, Rattighieri E, Santagni S, Campedelli A, Casarosa E, Luisi M, Genazzani AD, Italy  -
Metformin administration restores allopregnanolone response to ACTH stimulation in overweight hyperinsulinemic PCOS patients
Matteo M, Scillitani G, Noviello A, De Rosario F, Liso A, Massenzio F, Picca G, Greco P, Italy  -
Reduced percentage of natural killer cells associated with impaired cytokine network in the secretory endometrium of infertile PCOS women
Rinaldi E, Benelli E, Simoncini T, Del Ghianda S, Fiore E, Burelli A, Cionini R, Vitti P, Pucci E, Italy  -
Glucose metabolism and adrenal activity
Shebl O, Sommergruber M, Ebner T, Sir A, Tews G, Austria  -
Effect of ovarian drilling on serum AMH level in women with PCOS
Spettu F, Daga A, Orrù A, Melis GB, Fulghesu AM, Italy  -
AMH as a marker of ovarian activity in multifollicular ovaries
Tuck A, Tilley W, Hickey T, Australia  -
Increased kit ligand levels in human polycystic ovaries
15.00 - 17.00 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - ADVANCES IN CONTRACEPTION
Chairmanship: Fruzzetti Franca, Blithe Diana
Ågren U, Duijkers IJM, Sommer W, Grob P, Mommers E, Korver T, Finland  -
Impact of a Unique, Monophasic Combined Oral Contraceptive Containing Nomegestrol Acetate/17 Beta-Estradiol on SHBG and Androgenic Markers in Two Open-Label, Randomized, Comparative Studies
Brache V, Cochon L, Jesam C, Maldonado R, Salvatierra AM, Levy DP, Gainer E, Croxatto HB, Dominican Republic  -
Immediate preovulatory administration of 30mg ulipristal acetate significantly delays subsequent follicular rupture
Duijkers IJM, Klipping C, Grob P, Korver T, The Netherlands  -
Effects of a Unique, Monophasic Combined Oral Contraceptive Containing Nomegestrol Acetate/17 Beta-Estradiol on Ovarian Function
Gaussem P, Alhenc-Gelas M, Thomas JL, Remones V, Aiach M, Scarabin PY, France  -
Haemostatic effects of a new combined oral contraceptive, nomegestrol acetate/17ß-estradiol, compared with those of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol
Heliövaara-Peippo S, Aalto AM, Grenman S, Halmesmäki K, Hurskainen R, Kivelä A, Teperi J, Tomas E, Tuppurainen M, Paavonen J, Fi  -
The effect of hysterectomy or levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system on quality of life among women with menorrhagia: a 10-year randomised controlled trial
Pal D, Sabde S, Ray H, Pal BC, Mitra D, Kabir SN, India  -
Acaciaside-B-enriched fraction of Acacia auriculiformis possesses spermicidal as well as anti-HIV activity with wide margin of safety
Saha P, Pal BC, Kabir SN, India  -
Puerarin, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, disrupts embryo-uterine communication and inhibits implantation in rats
Saki G, Saki J, Kadkhodaei Elyaderani M, Iran  -
In vivo study the effect of Oxamate on LDH-C4 activity of sperm in Rat
Sbano FM, Palomba S, Arduino B, Falbo A, Venturella R, Materazzo C, Annunziata G, Zumpano A, Zullo F, Italy  -
Effectiveness of LNG-IUD in relation to FSH serum levels in patients with menorrhagia
Wildemeersch D, Andrade A, Janssens D, Belgium  -
Review of clinical experience with the frameless LNG-IUS for contraception and treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding
17.20 - 19.20 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTICAL ASPECTS OF PCOS
Chairmanship: Dei Metella, Pluchino Nicola
Capalbo A, Tiziano FD, Sagnella F, Morciano A, Martinez D, Moro F, Spettu F, Rienzi LF, Ubaldi FM, Brahe C, Fulghesu A, Apa R, L  -
The missense Ser312Asn variant of LHCGR gene is strongly associated with PCOS: a case-control
Chernukha GE, Marchenko LA, Jahour NA, Butareva LB, Karseladze AI, Russia  -
Sex chromosomal mosaicism in ovarian tissue in women with premature ovarian insufficiency and polycystic ovary syndrome
Glinski L, Zuliani L, Bleve L, Azzolini S, Granzotto M, Ritunnano R, Maffei P, De Carlo E, Martini C, Sicolo N, Vettor R, Mioni   -
Insulin regulates both basal and stimulated gonadotropins secretion in PCOS patients: different effect of metformin, hypocaloric and low glucidic diet
Huang W, Tao Y, Guo T, Li G, China  -
Association between serum adipocyte factor and insulin resistance in PCOS
Londero AP, Bertozzi S, Bernardi S, Driul L, Marchesoni S, Italy  -
Policystic ovary syndrome and benign breast disease: two aspects of the same dysmetabolic condition
Perini D, Fruzzetti F, Lazzarini V, Gambacciani M, Parrini D, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
Comparison of effects of 3 mg drospirenone plus 20 mg ethinyl estradiol alone or combined with metformin or cyproterone acetate on classic metabolic cardiovascular risk factors in nonobese women with PCOS
Ricciardi L, Campagna G, Bompiani A, De Cicco S, Tagliaferri V, Romualdi D, Guido M, Lanzone A, Italy  -
Follicular function and metabolic assessment in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Antimullerian hormone after insulin-sensitizing therapy
Rice S, Pellatt L, Ramanthan K, Whitehead S, Mason H, UK  -
Metformin inhibits aromatase via an ERK-mediated pathway
Rinaldi E, Del Ghianda S, Benelli E, Mannella P, Burelli A, Cionini R, Latrofa F, Vitti P, Pinchera A, Pucci E, Italy  -
Autoimmunity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Sanna S, Angioni S, Melis GB, Fulghesu AM, Italy  -
Metformin effect in PCOS patients is not dose dependent
Signori C, Bonin C, Di Sarra D, Bettinazzi F, Forner S, Moghetti P, Italy  -
Metabolic features and uterine artery color doppler analysis in polycistic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and control women
Talaei RZ, Pirkalani K, Iran  -
Genetic predisposition of polycystic ovarian disease: Report of clusters within 10 large families; inclusion of novel signs and describing male PCOD
Saturday, 6th March 2010
Hall AUDITORIUM
08.30 - 10.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGY - POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN-METABOLIC SYNDROME (PCOS) FROM BIRTH TO POST-MENOPAUSE
Chairmanship: Bouchard Philippe, Pélissier-Langbort Claira
Sultan Charles -
Pediatric origins of adult PCOS
Palomba Stefano -
Efficacy predictors for metformin and clomiphene citrate treatment in anovulatory infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Barri Pedro -
The IVF associated risks
Chabbert Buffet Nathalie -
PCOS in menopause
Fauser Bart -
Cardio-vascular and metabolic risks
10.30 - 11.00 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Volpe Annibale, Maia Hugo
Taylor Robert -
Inflammation and endometriosis
11.10 - 13.10 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - BAYER SCHERING PHARMA - INNOVATION IN ENDOMETRIOSIS THERAPY
Chairmanship: Blake Jennifer, Maruo Takeshi
Hummelshoj Lone -
Challenges faced by the woman with endometriosis
Petraglia Felice -
Evidence-based medicine in endometriosis
Mueck Alfred -
Progestins - beyond a class effect: The special role of Dienogest
Strowitzki Thomas -
New evidence for a special progestin: Clinical data for Dienogest
14.10 - 15.00 - DEBATE
Chairmanship: Bacchi Modena Alberto, Sultan Charles
Dunaif Andrea - Berga Sarah -
Is pcos a disease or an adaptation?
15.10 - 17.10 - JUBILEE SESSION FOR BRUNO LUNENFELD - 50 YEARS OF OVARIAN STIMULATION WITH HUMAN GONADOTROPINS
Chairmanship: Genazzani Andrea R, Buhler Klaus
Fauser Bart -
Ovulation induction in PCOS from the Fifties to the 21st century
Schindler Adolf -
Measuring hormone levels - in the Seventies and today
Hackeloer  Jochen -
Controlling gonadotropin stimulation treatment in the 70's and today
Tarlatzis Basil -
Gonadotropin stimulation for ART: from urinary hMG to "pure" recombinant human (FSH-LH) preparations
Lerner Liat -
Ovarian stimulation and cancer
Lunenfeld Bruno -
Closing remarks
Hall AFFARI 1
08.30 - 10.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - INTERNATIONAL MENOPAUSE SOCIETY - UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ON HRT
Archer David -
The role of SERMs in gynecology
Skouby Sven -
Is there justification for the widespread fear about the dangers of HRT?
Villaseca Paulina -
Treating urogenital atrophy: are local estrogens safe?
Sitruk Ware Regine -
Are all progestins created equal?
10.30 - 11.00 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Pines Amos, Bolis Pierfrancesco
Mueck Alfred -
Dydrogesterone in HRT - New ultra-low dose regimen to come
11.10 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION - WOMAN’S HEALTH THROUGH MENOPAUSE AND AGEING
Chairmanship: Ferrazzi Enrico , Siseles Nestor
Panay  Nicholas -
Long-term hormonal treatment in patients with POF
Collins Peter -
Cardiovascular Risk assessment in Women - A European Perspective
Perez-Lopez Faustino -
Vitamin D and cardiovascular risk
Pines Amos -
The cardiologic and metabolic aspects of HRT
Studd John -
Why are physicians and psychiatrists unwilling to prescribe estrogens to women?
14.10 - 15.00 - DEBATE
Chairmanship: Melcangi Roberto C, Studd John
Maki Pauline - Henderson Victor W -
Are estrogens neuroprotective?
15.10 - 17.10 - PLENARY SESSION - HORMONES AND FEMALE BRAIN AGEING
Chairmanship: Garcia Segura Luis Miguel, Berga Sarah
Maki Pauline -
Effects of hormone therapy and botanical menopausal therapies on cognition in midlife women
Henderson Victor W -
Hormones and female brain aging
Melcangi  Roberto C -
Sex difference in neuroactive steroid levels of nervous system
Pluchino Nicola -
Gonadal steroid effects on brain neurosteroids and β-Endorphin
Graziottin  Alessandra -
Depression and menopause: why antidepressant are not enough
Hall VERDE
08.30 - 10.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA ENDÓCRINA - HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE EXTENDED USE OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Maia Hugo -
Progestins and blockade of menstrual-related inflammation
Bonassi Rogerio -
Clinical trials with extended regimens in Brazil
Maia Hugo -
Extended regimens for the treatment of endometriosis
10.30 - 11.00 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Zullo Fulvio, Gil Sanchis Claudia
Ng  Ernest -
Acupuncture in reproductive medicine
11.10 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION - ART: FROM BASIC SCIENCE TO CLINICAL APPLICATION
Chairmanship: Lerner Liat, Martinelli Pasquale
Magli Maria Cristina -
Non-invasive assessment of oocyte quality and embryo viability
Florio Pasquale -
Growth factors and implantation: from basic research to clinical applications
Gurgan Timur -
Is there any impact of different gonadotrophins on the success rates for IUI cycles?
Shoham Zeev -
The role of LH in the stimulation protocols
Volpe Annibale -
Indications for the mild ovarian stimulation
14.10 - 15.00 - DEBATE
Chairmanship: Pelusi Giuseppe, Palacios Santiago
Schindler Adolf - Sturdee David -
Are progestins always needed to counteract effects of estrogens after menopause?
15.10 - 17.10 - PLENARY SESSION - PROGESTERONE AND PROGESTINS: THEIR TARGETS
Chairmanship: Carta Gaspare, Schindler Adolf
Soderqvist Gunnar -
Progesterone and progestins effects on breast tissue proliferation and breast cancer risk markers
Schumacher  Michael -
Progesterone, new insights in Trauma Brain Injury
Gaspard  Ulysse -
Management options of bleeding disorders in users of Progestin-only contraception
Sitruk Ware Regine -
Vascular effects of progestins
De Ziegler Dominique -
A new subcutaneous progesterone in aqueous solution passed the ‘acid test’ of donor-egg IVF
Hall AFFARI 3
8.30 - 12.30 - EDUCATIONAL COURSE BY GUIDOTTI - SINDROME METABOLICA ED INSULINO-RESISTENZA NELLA DONNA
Chairmanship: Mastrantonio Pasquale, Loverro Giuseppe
Genazzani Alessandro D -
Obesità: aspetti clinici e terapeutici nella donna
Santini Ferruccio -
Diabete tipo II e obesità
Palomba Stefano -
Metformina e sindrome metabolica in post menopausa
Lanzone Antonio -
Aumentata resistenza insulinica e gravidanza
Fulghesu Anna Maria -
The analysis of dose /response in Metformin treatment of adolescent PCOS subjects
14.10 - 15.00 - DEBATE
Chairmanship: Greco Pantaleo, Arck Petra
Carp Howard - Facchinetti Fabio (I) -
Are progestins effective for threatened abortion?
15.10 - 17.10 - PLENARY SESSION - POST-MENARCHAL DISORDERS AND REPRODUCTIVE TRACT ANOMALIES
Chairmanship: Fedele Luigi, Sultan Charles
Deligeoroglou Efthimios -
Post menarchal menorrhagia
Bruni Vincenzina -
Weight loss-associated amenorrhea
Paoletti  Anna Maria -
Therapies for acne and androgen excesses
Creatsas George -
Hormonal contraception in adolescence
Jasonni Valerio -
Surgical strategies for the correction of vaginal agenesis
Hall AFFARI 2
08.30 - 10.00 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PSYCHOSOMATIC OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY - PSYCHOSOMATIC OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY AT PATIENT’S SIDE
Lachowsky Michèle -
After breast cancer?
Bitzer Johannes -
Patients with personality disorders in obstetrics and gynecology or Vulvodynia - a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
Facchinetti Fabio (I) -
Supporting the choice of mode of delivery
Benedetto Chiara -
Principles of communicating poor intrapartum events to parents and family
Graziottin  Alessandra -
Placebo and nocebo effects: the psychosomatic perspective and clinical meaning
10.30 - 11.00 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Rizzo Nicola, Ng Ernest
Pickar James -
Medical ethics – who writes the rules?
11.10 - 13.10 - PLENARY SESSION - SERMs
Chairmanship: Nardelli Giovanni Battista, Birkhaeuser Martin
Palacios Santiago -
Target organs for new SERMs
De Villiers Tobie -
SERMs and bone health
Cano  Antonio -
Raloxifene action on the endothelium
Goldstein Steven -
SERMs effects on the endometrium
Panay  Nicholas -
PhytoSERMS - maintaining benefits, minimising risks
14.10 - 15.00 - SPONSORED PLENARY LECTURE - AMGEN IN COLLABORATION WITH GSK
Chairmanship: Christiansen Claus
Gambacciani Marco -
tbd
15.10 - 17.10 - PLENARY SESSION - ENDOCRINE CONTROL OF BONE METABOLISM
Chairmanship: Marchesoni Diego, Perez-Lopez Faustino
Saggese Giuseppe -
Acquisition of bone mass during childhood and adolescence. Physiological and clinical aspects
Huang Ko-En -
Clinical relevance and molecular mechanism of androgen/androgen receptor actions on bone growth
Brandi Maria Luisa -
Can we prevent fragility fractures in pregnancy?
Christiansen Claus -
The evolution of the use of markers of bone resorption and formation in clinical practice
Yoles Israel -
Osteopenia, osteoporosis, fracture: when and how should we initiate treatment?
Hall AFFARI 4
8.30 - 13.00 - EDUCATIONAL COURSE - 8.30 - 13.00 - EDUCATIONAL COURSE - SPONSORED BY ETHICON WOMEN'S&UROLOGY-JOHNSON&JOHNSON MEDICAL – OFFICE OPERATIVE HYSTEROSCOPY “See and Treat” – THEORETICAL PART (130 PARTICIPANTS)
Bettocchi Stefano -
Approching the “see and treat” phylosophy
Di Spiezio Sardo A - Cela Vito - Angioni Stefano -
Experiencies in office hysteroscopy
Pluchino Nicola - Franchini M - Calzolari Stefano - Florio Pasquale - Luisi Stefano -
Live Office procedures from University of Bari

Hands on: Instrumentation Build up hysteroscopes, electronical controlled irrigation and suction device, bipolar generator; mechanical instruments and bipolar electrodes
14.00 - 17.00 - EDUCATIONAL COURSE - SPONSORED BY ETHICON WOMEN'S&UROLOGY-JOHNSON&JOHNSON MEDICAL – OFFICE OPERATIVE HYSTEROSCOPY “See and Treat” – PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES ( ONLY 30 PARTICIPANTS → SPECIAL REGISTRATION NEEDED)
Chairmanship: Franchini M, Calzolari Stefano, Florio Pasquale, Pinto , Achilarre MT, Maricosu G, Coppola C, Spinelli ML, Viana Gersia, Luisi Stefano, Cela Vito, Di Spiezio Sardo A, Angioni Stefano, Pluchino Nicola, Simi Giovanna

Hands on: Hystero Trainer Vaginoscopy, technique of endometrial biopsy, technique of polipectomy, myomectomy and metroplasty with mechanical instruments and bipolar electrodes
Hall ONICE
8.30 - 10.00 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY
Chairmanship: Baldi Elisabetta, Simi Giovanna
Bucci F, Giannini A, Cubeddu A, Russo N, Daino D, Russo M, Merlini S, Casarosa E, Luisi M, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: plasma and follicular fluid Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) levels
Davydova Dedov II, Melnichenko GA, Chebotnikova TV, Davydova GN, Ilin AV, Russia  -
Natural history and long-term consequences of PCOS
Fuchs LFP, Maganhin CC, dos Santos Simões R, Soares Jr JM, Baracat EC, de Jesus Simões M, Brazil  -
Melatonin affect adrenal of adult female pinealectomized rats: histomorphological and imunohistochemical aspects
Grodnitskaya EE, Kurtser MA, Russia  -
The homocysteine levels in women of reproductive period with polycystic ovary syndrome
Muhaxhiri F, Kotori A, Hoxha M, Muhaxhiri A, Republic of Kosova  -
Our experiences with the TRH-testing in infertile patients
Ritunnano R, Cosma C, Zuliani L, Glinski L, Azzolini S, Bleve L, Granzotto M, Maffei P, Faggian D, Sicolo N, Vettor R, Mioni R,   -
Acute GnRH-analogue administration does not influence AMH secretion in PCOS patients
Scagliola P, Gambera A, Turrina S, Bugari G, Iacobello C, Pecorelli S, Sartori E, Italy  -
Anti-mullerian hormone evaluation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Suturina L, Labygina A, Kolesnikova L, Grebenkina L, Popova L, Lazareva L, Atalyan A, Russia  -
Antioxidant insufficiency in women with endocrine infertility
11.10 - 13.10 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - FRONTIERS IN PREGNANCY RESEARCH
Chairmanship: Luchi Carlo, Challis John
Borowicz PP, Grazul-Bilska AT, Johnson ML, Redmer DA, Reynolds LP, USA  -
Expression of mRNA for placental growth factor (PlGF) and hypoxia inducible factor (HIF1α) in placental tissues during early pregnancy in sheep
Calleja-Agius J, Muttukrishna S, Brincat M, Jauniaux E, Malta  -
The Role of Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha in Early Pregnancy
Camilleri Agius R, Muscat Baron Y, Brincat M, Malta  -
The effect of Dexamethasone on the Pre-eclamptic Process - a brief reprieve up to Day 4 post-dexamethasone?
Cañete P, Monllor A, Pineda A, Cano A, Spain  -
The levels of placental hsp27, a modulator of intracellular estrogen availability, are reduced in deliveries of small fetuses
De Cata AP, Bonin C, Bettinazzi F, Signori C, Forner S, Travagliati V, Bonora E, Bonadonna R, Moghetti P, Italy  -
Predictors of birth weight in babies of women with gestational diabetes
Klimov V, Ukraine  -
Abnormality processes angiogenezise in pathogenesis of preeclampsia
Mandò C, Tabano S, Colapietro P, Marino A, Pileri P, Miozzo M, Cetin I, Italy  -
Sodium coupled Neutral Aminoacid Transporter 2 (SNAT2) Intron1 methylation levels and Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in IUGR placentas
Matsuzawa Y, Keiji S, Mitsutoshi I, Japan  -
Improvement of insulin sensitivity to trophoblast cells improves trophoblast cell migration stimulated by insulin-like growth factor
Mparmpakas D, Goumenou A, Harvey A, Karteris E, Gidron Y, UK  -
Environment and genetics: How GR polymorhism and maternal attitudes predict low birth weight
Poopalapillai J, Tennekoon KH, Karunanayake EH, Kumarasiri JM, Wijesundere APDeS, Sri Lanka  -
Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF)-I , IGF Binding Protein-1 and Dinucleotide (CT) Repeat Polymorphism of the intron 2 of IGF-I Gene and Their Association with Birth Indices
Reynolds LP, Borowicz PP, Redmer DA, Grazul-Bilska AT, Vonnahme KA, Caton JS, USA  -
'Placental Programming' and Fetal Growth Restriction
Sato Y, Fujiwara H, Konishi I, Japan  -
Maternal platelets and placental vascular remodeling
15.10 - 17.10 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - ADVANCES IN IMAGING AND SURGERY
Chairmanship: Severi Filiberto, Strigini Francesca
Alvarez Nieto JM, Venezuela  -
Swab Test and Transperineal Ultrasound in the evaluation of the Urinary Incontinence
Brienza L, Amoroso C, Di Giovanni A, Romeo V, Exacoustos C, Arduini D, Italy  -
Two and Three-dimensional ultrasound evaluation of adenomyosis: correlation of sonographic findings to histology
Del Ghianda S, Pucci A, Talini E, Giannini C, Benelli E, Burelli A, Rinaldi E, Vitti P, Pucci E, Di Bello V, Italy  -
Analysis of left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in patients with polycistic ovary syndrome: an echocardiographic study
Di Giovanni A, Exacoustos C, Szabolcs B, Romanini ME, Amoroso C, Romeo V, Zupi E, Arduini D, Italy  -
Three-dimensional Coded Contrast Imaging : a new approach for automated sonographic tubal patency evaluation
Nanini C, Valentino V, Donati E, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
Women Pelvic Floor: management and rehabilitation
Oppedisano R, Venturella R, Materazzo C, Rocca M, Palomba S, Zullo F, Italy  -
Colposuspension versus tension free vaginal tape during laparoscopic sacralcolpopexy: a retrospective study
Shahinaj R, Manoku N, Albania  -
The value of the middle-cerebral-to-umbilical-artery pulsatility index ratio in the prediction of adverse neonatal outcome in the fetuses with IUGR and preeclampsia
Simi G, Ruggiero M, Di Berardino OM, Artini PG, Angioni S, Pluchino N, Genazzani AR, Cela V, Italy  -
Laparoscopy single-port surgery in gynecology: our experiences
Stangel-Wójcikiewicz K, Wojtyś A, Migdał M, Poland  -
Laparoscopic modification of colpopexy technique performed with LSH, TLH, and after open hysterectomy
Stoykova V, Markov D, Karagjozova J, Ivanov S, Bulgaria  -
Second trimester Uterine Artery Doppler evaluation as predictor of hypertensive disorders in late pregnancy
Taavoni S, Haghani H, Fekrat M, Iran  -
Postoperative pain management in gynecology and postpartum wards in main referral hospirtal, Iran University of Medical Sciences
Venturella R, Oppedisano R, Rocca M, Materazzo C, Zullo F, Palomba S, Italy  -
Treatment of urinary stress incontinence during or following correction of pelvic organ prolapse
Sunday, 7th March 2010
Hall AUDITORIUM
Hall AFFARI 1
08.30 - 10.30 - PLENARY SESSION - NEW MECHANISMS OF STEROID RECEPTOR SIGNALING
Chairmanship: Schumacher Michael, Huber Johannes
Marino Maria -
Steroid receptors at the cell membrane: what are they for?
Simoncini Tommaso -
Rapid signaling mechanisms of steroids on the cytoskeleton
Vegeto Elisabetta -
Sex steroids and inflammatory pathways in the brain
Gravanis Achilleas -
Neurosteroid membrane signaling in neuronal survival
Garcia Segura Luis Miguel -
Interactions of Estrogen Receptor ERα with IGF-I Signalling in the Brain
10.30 - 11.00 - PLENARY LECTURE
Chairmanship: Lunenfeld Bruno, Caruso Salvatore
Maggi Mario -
Testosterone and male sexual attitudes and behaviours
11.00 - 13.00 - PLENARY SESSION - CONTRACEPTION IN 2010
Chairmanship: Patella Alfredo, Gaspard Ulysse
Huber Johannes -
Non-contraceptive effects of hormonal contraceptives: the ovary and the uterus
Benedetto Chiara -
Effects of hormonal contraceptives on the breast
De Melo  Nilson Roberto -
Contraception in Women with Cardiac Diseases
Melis Gian Benedetto -
Hormonal Contraception and premenstrual symptoms
Hall VERDE
Hall AFFARI 3
08.30 - 10.30 - SPONSORED SYMPOSIUM - FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA DI OSTETRICIA E GINECOLOGIA - SOMMINISTRAZIONE DI ESTRO PROGESTINI: CONTROVERSIE E CLINICAL EVIDENCE
Chairmanship: Bologna Maurizio, Cersosimo Luigi, Zinno Giulia
Scarselli Gianfranco -
Introduzione
Giorgino Francesco -
Contraccettivi ormonali: effetto teratogeno nella gravidanza iniziale
Lisi Franco -
Progestinici e prevenzione dell’aborto spontaneo
Del Pup Lino -
Estroprogestinici e Carcinoma mammario
Serra Giovan Battista -
Appropriatezza prescrittivi e responsabilità professionale
11.00 - 13.00 - PLENARY SESSION - EARLY PREGNANCY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Chairmanship: Arduini Domenico, Artini Paolo G
Luchi Carlo -
Early Health: new Advanced Technology in Embriology using very high frequency probes 3D/4D
Migliore Lucia -
Abnormal folate metabolism and chromosomal segregation in mothers with Down syndrome offspring
Facchinetti Fabio (I) -
Progesterone in threatened abortion and recurrent miscarriage prevention
Simi Paolo -
Prenatal diagnosis: past, present and future
Carp Howard -
Biochemical and recurrent biochemical pregnancies: definition and management
Hall AFFARI 2
08.30 - 10.30 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - BENIGN GYNECOLOGICAL DISORDERS
Chairmanship: Milani Rodolfo, Penna Carlo
Ajaya Maharajan P, Nicholls, UK  -
Is there a correlation between symptoms and clinical assessment with endometriosis?
Al-Jefout M, Dezarnaulds G, Cooper M, Tokushige N, Luscombe G, Markham R, Fraser IS, Jordan  -
Endometrial biopsy for diagnosis of endometriosis: a double blind study
Annunziata M, Duràn-Prado M, Luque R, Grande C, Deltetto F, Delpiano E, Camanni M, Ghigo E, Castaño J, Granata R, Italy  -
Somatostatin, cortistatin and their receptors are expressed in endometriotic tissues and cells and inhibit PDGF-induced endometrial cell proliferation and motility
Caponi D, Rizzello F, Mariani G, Riviello C, Coccia ME, Italy  -
IVF-ET after laparoscopy for moderate-severe endometriosis. A case-control study
Fritsch M, Keator C, Möller C, Slayden OD, Germany  -
Survival and growth of human leiomyoma in a SCID mouse model
Gori I, Staedler D, Matskevich AA, Hohlfeld P, Canny GO, Switzerland  -
Crosstalk between Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha and Estrogen signaling pathways in endometrial epithelial cells
Harirchian P, Kirchhoff D, Koch M, Zollner TM, Gashaw I, Germany  -
Estrogen effects lesion composition and persistence in a syngeneic transplantation endometriosis mouse model
Konrad L, Omwando CA, von Hobe AK, Sui C, Kloeppels K, Hersemeyer K, Tinneberg HR, Germany  -
Are cell lines a suitable model for studying endometriosis
Milewski L, Wojtowicz K, Roszkowski P, Kaminski P, Barcz E, Malejczyk J, Poland  -
Expression of ghrelin and its receptor in endometriotic lesions
Ruggiero M, Viana G, Di Berardino OM, Papini F, Carletti E, Artini PG, Cela V, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
Comparison between GnRH agonist and antagonist protocols for severe endometriosis in vitro fertilization cycles
Seeber B, Faserl K, Sarg B, Kremser L, Golderer G, Lindner H, Wildt L, Austria  -
Reduced ability to activate macrophages via Vitamin-D-Binding Protein may contribute to the pathogenesis of endometriosis
Seitz C, Gerlinger C, Faustmann T, Germany  -
The safety profile of dienogest in endometriosis: pooled analyses from the clinical study program
11.00 - 13.00 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - DISEASES OF PREGNANCY
Chairmanship: Florio Pasquale, Mello Giorgio
Armeni E, Lambrinoudaki I, Rizos D, Pliatsika P, Leonardou A, Sygelou A, Argeitis J, Spentzou G, Hasiakos D, Zervas I, Papadias  -
Thyroid function and postpartum mood disturbances in Greek women
Ćetković A, Popović V, Miljić D, Đurović M, Pekić S, Doknić M, Micić J, Serbia and   -
Kisspeptin in pregnancies with hypertensive syndrome as a potential predictor of adverse perinatal outcome
Fernández-Alonso AM, Ferrando-Marco P, Dionis-Sánchez EC, Salmerón-González MD, Fernández-Alonso IM, Cuadros-López JL, Pérez-Lóp  -
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin levels in first trimester pregnant women living in a sunny Spanish region
Hazi GM, Procopciuc LM, Caracostea G, Iordache G, Dragatoiu Gh, Olteanu I, Stamatian F, Romania  -
Correlation between the TSHRc-Asp727Glu polymorphism and plasma TSH levels in Romanian preeclamptic women
Kalogeropoulos SG, Papantoniou N, Koutroumanis P, Chatzi E, Daskalakis G, Mesogitis S, Antsaklis A, Greece  -
How does Gestational Weight Gain Affect Pregnancy Outcome in Obese Women?
Luchi C, Schifano M, Nanini C, Sceusa F, Capriello P, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
Detailed fetal anatomy assessment in the first trimester at 11, 12 and 13 weeks of gestation
Naver KV, Lundbye-Christensen S, Gorst-Rasmussen A, Nilas L, Secher NJ, Rasmussen S, Ovesen P, Denmark  -
Parity and Diabetes in a Danish Cohort
Petrilli G, Blom JMC, Italy  -
Psychopathology during pregnancy and postpartum: the importance of prenatal screening
Pisaneschi S, Sanchez MA, Begliuomini S, Strigini FAL, Ghirri P, Boldrini A, Genazzani AR, Coceani F, Simoncini T, Italy  -
Functional and molecular analysis of umbilical vessels endothelial cells of fetuses with normal growth and intrauterine growth restriction
Veltman SM, van Haeften TW, Eijkemans MJC, de Valk HW, Fauser BCJM, Goverde AJ, The Netherlands  -
In PCOS preconceptional HOMA index identifies women at risk for gestational diabetes
Hall AFFARI 4
08.30 - 10.30 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - MENOPAUSE AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Chairmanship: Maffei Silvia, Fulghesu Anna Maria
Black SM, Kumar S, Sharma S, Sun X, Mintz JD, Hoyer PB, Stepp DW, USA  -
Follicle depletion induced by 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide leads to endothelial dysfunction secondary to the uncoupling of NOSIII
Boz N, Gulerman C, Guray Y, Korkmaz S, Turkey  -
Is there any association between mild hypertension and hot flash experience among women?
Clapauch R, Mecenas AS, Maranhão PA, Bouskela E, Brazil  -
Impaired Microvascular Endothelial Function and Wall Stiffness in simultaneously diabetic and hypertensive postmenopausal women compared to controls: responses to acute Estradiol
de Oliveira Belo N, Nery de Andrade E, Kelle Neves Gonçalves G, Caldeira de Oliveira TH, Silva Santos C, Leal Silva e Souza C, M  -
Development of postmenopausal hypertension in a rat model of diet-induced obesity: a link between cardiac endocrine function and fat mass
Fu S, Low Choy N, Nitz J, Australia  -
Looking for the right balance - consideration of exercise approaches in the menopause transition, healthy ageing and early falls prevention
Gorlato G, Nuzzo A, Chiurlia E, Origliani G, Battistini NC, Fantini G, Rossi R, Modena MG, Italy  -
Effect of lifestyle on vascular function and metabolism in post menopausal hypertensive and obese women
Hermenegildo C, Sobrino A, Oviedo PJ, Laguna-Fernández A, Bueno C, Monsalve E, Novella S, Spain  -
Prostanoids release induced by estradiol differs in endothelial cells from vein and arterial origin
Morales Alvarado L, Sanjuán A, Castelo-Branco C, Spain  -
Effect of Androgenic and Antiandrogenic Acting Compounds in Macrophage Accumulation and Cell Replication in the Aorta of Oophorectomized Hypercholesterolemic Rabbits
Novensà Casas L, Novella S, Castillo N, Medina P, Segarra G, Hermenegildo C, Dantas AP, Spain  -
Aging plays a detrimental role on cardiovascular protection by estrogen
Vélez M, Godoy-Izquierdo D, Mendoza N, Andrés CP, Pérez-Fortis A, González I, Marín L, Salamanca A, de Teresa C, Godoy JF, Spain  -
Predictors of exercise outcomes among initiators and regular exercisers menopausal women
Zang H, Moritz T, Lundgren K, Norstedt G, Hirschberg AL, Tollet-Egnell P, China  -
Effects of Estrogen and Testosterone Therapy on Serum Metabolites in Postmenopausal Women
Zelenina TA, Vorokhobina N, Mamontov O, Russia  -
Cardiac autonomic neuropathy in diabetic postmenopausal women
11.00 - 13.00 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS - MENOPAUSE, QUALITY OF LIFE AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Chairmanship: Stomati Massimo, Serra Giovan Battista
Adami S, Cummings SR, McClung MR, Christiansen C, Siris E, Eastell R, Kutilek S, Reid IR, Zanchetta JR, San Martin J, Libanati C  -
The Effects of Denosumab on Risk of Fracture Over 3 Years Among Postmenopausal Women: The FREEDOM Trial
Cubeddu A, Bucci F, Giannini A, Merlini S, Russo M, Daino D, Russo N, Casarosa E, Luisi M, Genazzani AR, Italy  -
HRT and paroxetine: the efficacy of the two treatments on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plasma levels in menopausal women
Del Pup L, Italy  -
Treatment of menopausal symptoms in estrogen sensitive gynaecological cancer patients
Della Martina M, Magrini F, Rinuncini D, Vogrig E, Xodo S, Maurigh A, Ganzitti L, Fabiani G, Marchesoni D, Italy  -
Identification of patients with a high risk for osteoporosis: analysis by FRAX® and phalangeal ultrasonography in a female population in North East Italy
Fu S, Kuys S, Isles R, Nitz J, Australia  -
Wii Fit: the new generation tool for improving balance, health and well-being for women?
Godoy-Izquierdo D, Vélez M, Mendoza N, Pérez-Fortis A, Andrés CP, González I, Marín L, Salamanca A, de Teresa C, Godoy JF, Spain  -
Exercise and quality of life in menopause: physical, medical and psychological findings of a monitorized physical exercise programme
Mendoza N, Presa J, Santalla A, Malde J, Ruiz J, Sánchez Borrego R, Quereda F, Gonzalez I, Salamanca A, Spain  -
Food customs in the development of the hip osteroporosis: the importance of Mediterranean diet
Moruzzi C, Leoni F, Di Florio C, Minisola G, D'erasmo E, Falaschi P, Lanzone A, Villa P, Italy  -
Osteoporosis rate in menopausal female population by a bone mineral density diagnosis test after a prescription of glucocorticoid therapy for other disease: the EGEO study
Sciacchitano SG, Savoca S, Rubino C, Ventura B, Italy  -
Hormonal alterations and Osteoporosis in women with Coeliac Desease
Seifert-Klauss V, Wimmer T, Müller D, Schuster T, Goppel K, Germany  -
Do elevated FSH-levels during perimenopause increase loss of bone density?
Sisó Raber C, Castelo Branco C, Spain  -
A poblational study of menopause and quality of life
Hall ONICE