You are cordially invited

Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends,
due to the global spread of the COVID-19 virus and its unprecedented challenges, the ESSM Board took the difficult decision to postpone the face to face congress in Rotterdam 2021 to 2022, in the same city. Nevertheless, ESSM, has decided to bring the annual congress to each of you from February 19–20, 2021 in the form of a virtual experience free of charge, where the Scientific Committee will provide an outstanding program with presentations of the highest level given by leaders and experts in the field of Sexual Medicine including our committed corporate partners, with industry symposia and more.

I suggest signing up for our newsletter to receive all the updates and, if you are not a member yet, to join and support our Society.

I look forward to virtually welcoming all of you in February 2021.

Carlo Bettocchi
ESSM President

Main Topics

To confirm our Vision “Sexual Health for Everyone” the virtual meeting will be delivered for free offering an opportunity to come together, collaborate and share the latest scientific advancements!

Female sexual health and dysfunction
Male sexual health and dysfunction
Transgender sexual health and dysfunction
Sexology

News in sexual medicine field
New technologies and sexual function
Male and Female genito urinary reconstructive surgery

Abstract submission

Please note that there is no abstract submission for the ESSM Virtual Meeting 2021.

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Scientific Program

fri19feb17:0517:50FeaturedVirtual SessionHPV and sexual health17:05 - 17:50 Chair(s): Yacov Reisman & Paolo Capogrosso

Session Description

Human papillomavirus is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections during adolescence, either in men and women. Despite its role as risk factors for male and female genital cancer, emerging evidence emphasizes possible negative role on couple fertility and sexual function.

Schedule

Day 1

19. February 2021
17:05 Male health17:05 - 17:15 Speaker: Luca Boeri
17:15 Female health17:15 - 17:25 Speaker: Jasmine Abdulcadir
17:25 Clinical management 17:25 - 17:35 Speaker: Ferdinando Fusco
17:35 DISCUSSION17:35 - 17:50Round Table 2 Discussion

Speaker(s)

Ferdinando Fusco

Ferdinando Fusco

-Chair of the Andrology Section of the Italian Society of Urology -Board member of European Society of Sexual Medicine (ESSM) & European Society of Andrological Urology (ESAU) -Board member of the Italian Society of Urology -Peer-reviewer for the following scientific journals: European urology (Eur Urol), Journal of Urology(J Urol), Journal of Sexual Medicine (JSM), Asian Journal of Andrology (AJA), British Journal of UrologyInternational (BJU int) -Deputy Editor of “Sexual Medicine Reviews” -Section Editor of Minerva Urologica Nefrologica -Editor of ESSM Today
Jasmine Abdulcadir

Jasmine Abdulcadir

Jasmine Abdulcadir, MD PD FECSM, is an obstetrician and gynecologist trained in sexual medicine. She works as Staff physician, responsible of the Gynecological and Obstetrical Emergency Unit and founded and is responsible of the Outpatient clinic for women and girls living with female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) of the Geneva University Hospitals. She is a researcher and authored several scientific articles and chapters on the improvement of reproductive and sexual health of women with FGM/C and the clitoris. Jasmine Abdulcadir teaches at the Reproduction Unit of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva.
Luca Boeri

Luca Boeri

Luca Boeri is a Urologist at the University of Milan. In November 2019 he started his PhD program in Clinical Research at University of Milan focusing on couple’s infertility, genetics and immunology. During his residency program he attended a visiting fellowship at University College London Hospital (Prof. David Ralph), UK, and he also completed a research fellowship at Mayo Clinic (Mentor Dr. R. Jeffrey Karnes), Rochester, USA, where he attended a one-year advanced statistics course. Since 2014 he continued a successful collaboration with the Urological Research Institute-URI of Milan under the guide of Prof. Montorsi and Prof. Salonia. His specialty areas include sexual medicine, infertility, uro-oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is an active member of the Italian Society of Andrology where he is part of the WEB group. He is now member of the EAU Guideline Panel on Sexual and Reproductive Health.

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Chair(s)

Yacov Reisman & Paolo Capogrosso

Time

(Friday) 17:05 - 17:50

sat20feb10:0010:45FeaturedVirtual SessionVaginal Health during cancer treatment10:00 - 10:45 Chair(s): Michael Lew-Starowicz & Linda Vignozzi

Session Description

Women cancers either gynecological or non-gynecological have a detrimental impact on sexual health and couple intimacy. In particular, vaginal dryness and sexual pain are the most common sexual complaints. Updated evidence from possible new available treatments will be discussed.

Schedule

Day 1

20. February 2021
10:00 Vulvar Pain in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy10:00 - 10:10 Speaker: Gabrijela Simetinger
10:10 Vaginal laser10:10 - 10:20 Speaker: Roy Lauterbach
10:20 Local hormonal treatment in cancer patients10:20 - 10:30 Speaker: Anna Padoa
10:30 Discussion10:30 - 10:45Round Table 6 Discussion

Speaker(s)

Anna Padoa

Anna Padoa

Anna Padoa, MD, is chair of the Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Service at the Shamir- Assaf Harofe Medical Centre, affiliated to the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. Dr Padoa’s expertise includes genito-pelvic pain disorders, pelvic organ prolapse and female urinary incontinence, and treatment of sexual abuse survivors. Dr Padoa is member of the Education Committee at the International Urogynecologic Association (IUGA), chair of the "Pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence sexual questionnaire- internationally revised (PISQ-IR) translation and validation group" at IUGA, member of the publication committee at the European Society of Urogynecology (EUGA) and board member at the European Society for the Study of Interstitial Cystitis (ESSIC)”. Dr Padoa has authored a chapter on health in sexual abuse survivors in “Critical and Clinical Perspectives on Incest”, Editors Seligman and Solomon, published in Israel in 2004 by Hakibbutz Hameuchad Publishing House, and co-editor of the book “The Overactive Pelvic Floor”, published by Springer in December 2016. Dr Padoa has chaired five "Overactive Pelvic Floor" workshops at previous ICS and IUGA meetings and has authored a CME learning module at the “IUGA Academy” on the topic. Dr Padoa is co-founder and Secretary of the “Israeli Healthcare Association for Sexual Trauma Treatment and Prevention (ISTT)”. Dr Padoa is member of the “Israeli Society for Sexual Medicine (ILSSM)” and of ESSM and she is a graduate of the 2018 ESSM School of Sexual Medicine.
Gabrijela Simetinger

Gabrijela Simetinger

Gabrijela Simetinger is a gynaecologist, obstetrician consultant, social worker and clinical sexologist with a PhD in female sexuality. She works with women with sexual dysfunctions. She became a Fellow of European Committee of Sexual Medicine in 2012 and a member of ESSM Educational Committee in 2018. She is an assistant for Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the Faculty of Medicine, a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, and actively participates in educational processes and lectures for medical doctors. She is the president of Slovenian Sexological Association, member of ISSM, EFS and Society for sexual Medicine of Slovenia.
Roy Lauterbach

Roy Lauterbach

My research work is mainly focused on maternal-fetal medicine and general obstetrics fields, with a highlight on clinical research, antepartum morbidity, preterm labor, cervical insufficiency, multiple pregnancy, preeclampsia and postpartum changes and effects including but not only the cervix uteri in various obstetric conditions, urinary retention-treatment and prevention, post-partum hemorrhage and postpartum hypertension\preeclampsia. In addition, I have dedicated a large portion of my time to study the field of sexual medicine, laser treatment for various gynecological indications and new technologies and surgical approaches in the field of uro-gynecology.

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Chair(s)

Michael Lew-Starowicz & Linda Vignozzi

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 - 10:45

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What ESSM 2021 has to offer

Network

Join the ESSM family and take part in Live Discussions when physically it is not possible. The virtual meeting will give you ample opportunity to meet new colleagues and catch up with old acquaintances.

Knowledge and Takeaways

Look forward to an outstanding 2-day program with presentations and Round Table Discussions of the highest level given by leaders and experts in the field of Sexual Medicine.

Industry Partners

Visit the Virtual Hospitality Suite especially designed to engage with industry partners and get the latest news on services and products.

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You are cordially invited

Main Topics

Scientific Program

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Ferdinando Fusco

Ferdinando Fusco

Jasmine Abdulcadir

Jasmine Abdulcadir

Luca Boeri

Luca Boeri

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Session Description

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Anna Padoa

Anna Padoa

Gabrijela Simetinger

Gabrijela Simetinger

Roy Lauterbach

Roy Lauterbach

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What ESSM 2021 has to offer

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Knowledge and Takeaways

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