International Federation of Professional Abortion and Contraception Associates

Programme of the Seventh Congress of

FIAPAC

“Freedom and rights in reproductive health”


13/14 October 2006 - Rome, Italy


Download the programme in a printable form as pdf

(T)= simultaneous translation available


Thursday 12 October 2006

15 00 to 19 00 Registration


Friday 13 October 2006

8 00 Registration

9 00 Opening (T) Aula Magna sala 1+2

    M. Parachini, I
    C. Fiala, A

    Welcome address: E. Bonino, Italian Minister of International Trade and European Affairs

9 30 Plenary Session: Abortion in Europe (T) Aula Magna sala 1+2
Chair: E. Aubeny, F, Co-chair: K. Gemzell, S

    • From abortion to contraception, G. Benagiano, I [Download PDF]
    • Women’s right for induced abortion within the EU, K. Lindahl, S [Download PDF]
    • Are the laws patient centred? C. Fiala, A [Download PDF]
    • Voices from countries with illegal abortion, N. Behan, Ir [Download PDF]

10 45 Coffee break
11 15 Plenary Session: Recent developments in abortion technique (T) - Aula Magna sala 1+2
Chair: G. Scassellati, I, Co-chair: J.J. Amy, B

    • Preventing infection in abortion care, J. Gupta, UK [Download PDF]
    • Medical abortion general recommendations, K. Gemzell, S
    • Second trimester abortion: medical or surgical? M. Tournaire, F
    • Misoprostol – a life saving drug, A. Faundes, Brazil [Download PDF]

12 30 Lunch

14 00 Workshops

    • Basics of medical abortion - Aula Magna sala 4

      Chair: P. Moonens, B

      • For the counsellor, C. der Andreassian, F
      • For the doctor, S. Eyraud, F [Download PDF]
      • How to introduce medical abortion in a country, M. Sparrow, C. Shand, NZ
      • Medical abortion in the private practice, the French compromise, S. Eyraud, F [Download PDF]
    • Practical aspects of medical abortion/FAQ: Part 1 - Aula Magna sala 3

      Chair: E. Aubeny, F

      • Is ultrasound necessary? D. Hassoun, F
      • How to verify success: hCG or ultrasound, C. Fiala, A [Download PDF]
      • Very early cases, P. Safar, A
      • Meta analysis of mifepristone 200mg vs 600mg, M. Lièvre, F [Download PDF]
    • Religion and abortion (T) - Aula Magna 1+2

      Chair: M. Parachini, I

      • An evolutionary and historical point of view, G. Corbellini, I
      • The impact of religion on the frequency of abortion, S. Henshaw, US [Download PDF]
      • The policy of the US and the role of health professionals, V. Saporta, US
    • Free communications - Tarragona room

      Chair: L. Van Crombrugge, B

      • Legal but Limited: Abortion Access and Abortion Tourism in Canada, C. Sethna, Canada
      • Abortion as a human right: recent international human rights body decisions, C. Zampas, US [Download PDF]
      • First trimester surgical abortion under local anaesthesia, R. Moullier, F [Download PDF]
      • 30 years legal abortion in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, M. Orlandella, I
      • Intraveneus sedation by non-anaesthetists: Implementation of Dutch national guidelines, W. Beekhuizen, NL
      • Misoprostol for cervical priming: Vaginal vs sublingual, J. Carbonell, Sp

15 30 Coffee break

16 00 Plenary Session: “You will abort in pain” (T) Aula Magna 1+2 room

    Chair: P Lefèbvre, F, co-chair: A. Stolzenburg, Sp

    • Pain management in abortion, E. Wiebe, Canada [Download PDF]
    • Cervical priming – the evidence, H. von Hertzen, WHO
    • “Should women feel pain?”, C. Birman, F [Download PDF]
    • Comprehensive pain treatment, IM Andersson, S

17 15 Plenary Session: Update in Contraception (T) Aula Magna 1+2 room

    Chair: M. Tournaire, F, co-chair: E. Rodriguez, Sp

    • Mechanism of action of Emergency contraception, K. Gemzell, S
    • IUD for emergency contraception, L. Cheng, China [Download PDF]
    • IUD, V. Odlind, S
    • New developments in contraception, R. Sitruk-Ware, US [Download PDF]

20 00 Dinner with a break for:

  • an oral presentation: Abortion then & now, M. Sparrow, NZ
  • a song: The knitting needle bill, C. Shand, NZ



Saturday, 14 October 2006

9 00 Plenary Session: Fantasies and reality of abortion and contraception (T) Aula Magna 1+2 room

    Chair: T. Schipper, NL, co-chair: P. Safar, A

    • Myths and facts of contraception, F. Primiero, I
    • Is monthly bleeding optional? E. Aubeny, F
    • Should ultrasound be shown to the woman? L. Helström, S
    • Fears: sterility, sexuality, bleeding, infection, A. Verougstraete, B
    • Post-abortion abstinence, K. Hänel, D

10 30 Coffee break

11 00 Workshops

    • Practical aspects of medical abortion/FAQ: Part 2 - Aula Magna sala 3

      Chair: E. Aubeny, F

      • Misoprostol at home, M. Fjerstadt, US
      • Recent developments, K. Gemzell, S
      • Access to medical abortion, M. Berer, UK [Download PDF]
      • Infection related mortality following medical abortion in North America, M. Fjerstadt, US [Download PDF]
    • Perception of professionals performing abortions (T) Aula Magna 1+2

      Chair: L. Van Crombrugge, B

      • Doctors working in a public hospital, G. Scassellati, I
      • Non-doctors, C. Hekket, NL
      • The satisfaction of treating patients, D. Roynet, B
      • Why abortion is performed in Spain until 26 weeks, M. Vidot, Sp [Download PDF]
    • Current problems and solutions on abortion in Eastern Europe - Aula Magna sala 4

      Chair: I. Savelieva Russia

      • Recent developments in Eastern Europe, G. Lazdane, WHO
      • Current problems and solutions on abortion in Eastern Europe, R. Comendant, Moldavia
      • Improvements in access to contraception, A. Kereszturi, H
    • Symposium of IPAS: Early Vacuum Aspiration - Tarragona room
      • Welcome and introduction, T. Baird, US
      • Introduction to Ipas, E. Shehu, Albania
      • Comprehensive abortion care, K. Stankova, Macedonia
      • Vacuum aspiration before 7 weeks, M. Vidot, Sp
      • MVA done by mid-level providers: the South African experience, M. Alblas, South Africa
      • Introduction of Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) practicum, E. Shehu/ K. Stankova
      • MVA practicum, E. Shehu

12 30 Lunch

14 00 Workshops

    • Practical aspects of first trimester surgical abortion - Aula Magna sala 3

      Chair: P. Coello, Sp

      • Is disinfecting the vagina beneficial? A. Aronsson, S
      • Management of follow up/ need of backup curettage, C. Fiala, A
      • Why is local anaesthesia done so rarely? S. Searle, UK [Download PDF]
    • Misoprostol an essential drug in OB/Gyn (T) Aula Magna 1+2

      Chair: M. Bygdeman, S

      • Different routes of administration, O. Tang, China [Download PDF]
      • Summary of current evidence, H. von Hertzen, WHO
      • Misoprostol alone for abortion, B. Winikoff, US
    • Free communications - Tarragona room

      Chair: C. Phillips, UK

      • Women on Waves, R. Gomperts, NL
      • Exposing Anti-Abortion "Counselling" Centres, J. Arthur, Canada
      • Knowledge and usage of Emergency Contraception among pregnant teenagers, a Shanghai survey, J. Xu, China
      • Risk factors for failure in medical abortion, M. Duriez, F
      • Selfperception of Swedish gynaecologists performing abortions, M. Lindström, S
    • Post-abortion contraception - Aula Magna sala 4

      Chair: M. Frances, NL

      • Post-abortion contraception, I. Savelieva, Russia
      • Counselling aspects, C. Zätterström, S
      • Risk factors for repeated abortion, O. Heikinheimo, Finland
      • IUD insertion immediately post surgical abortion, S. Agatone, I

15 30 Coffee break

16 00 Final Plenary Session (T) Aula Magna 1+2

    Chair: C. Fiala, A, co-chair: M. Bologna, I

    • How to overcome the resistance against medical abortion? M. Parachini, I
    • Who is afraid of a woman’s right to self-determination? M. Vekemans, IPPF [Download PDF]
    • How do we move forward? J.J. Amy, B

17 00 Closing remarks

    C. Fiala, A

    17 45 General assembly of FIAPAC


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    Poster:

    • Comparing side effects of hormonal contraceptives in East Asian and Caucasian women, E. Wiebe, Canada
    • Etonogestrel subdermal implant (Implanon) and overweight/obesity- does it work? I. Jawad, S
    • Mifepristone 10 mg for emergency contraception up to 144 hours after an unprotected intercourse, J. Carbonell, Sp
    • The midwife’s role in care of abortion patients, M. Axelsson, S
    • Sublingual misoprostol for cervical dilatation prior to insertion of an IUD, I. Sääv, S
    • Sublingual versus vaginal misoprostol 400 µg for cervical priming, J. Carbonell, Sp
    • Medical abortion in the hospital or at home – Let the woman chose, M. Racke, S
    • Advantages of the Implementation of a Quality Control System in a Abortion Clinic, E. Rodríguez, Sp
    • Pain treatment during second trimester abortion, IM Andersson, S
    • Quinacrine Sterilization, G. Denniston, US
    • How to Think About the Fetus, J. Arthur, Canada


    The program may be subject to change without prior notice. Please find the most updated program on the website.

    Conference facility:

    The conference will take place at the

    click here to find the hotel on the Google Map

    Poster exhibition is open during the two days.


    Teaching and information material:
    All participants are invited to bring teaching and information material like leaflets, posters and videos used in their country or institution. Please contact the organising committee if you have material to sell.

    Registration:
    Members: 200 Euro (Non-doctors: 150 Euro)
    Non-members: 250 Euro (Non-doctors: 200 Euro)

    (Lunches on 13 and 14 October are included)
    The additional late registration fee is 50 Euro for all registrations received after 15 September 2006.

    Registration can be done by downloading the form here, completing the form on the screen, printing and signing it and sending it back via mail or fax.

    Dinner on October 13 will be charged 60 Euro separately.

    Language:
    All presentations will be given in English.
    Simultaneous translation will be available in Italian, French, German and Spanish.
    Questions will be translated into English.

    Accommodation:
    Rooms have been reserved at a special rate in the hotel where the conference will take place.

    Meanwhile all rooms in the standard category are fully booked because of the high interest in the conference. But there are still rooms available in the superior category. The rate per room per day is:
    Single room 170 Euro
    Two-bed room 190 Euro


    Participants are kindly asked to make their own booking directly with the hotel, referring to ‘Medical Scientific Congress October 2006’ and indicating the type of room, the arrival and departure dates.


    For participants who prefer another hotel, please try the following search in Google: “hotel Via aurelia Roma“:
    http://www.google.it/search?hl=it&q=hotel+via+aurelia+roma&meta
    or see at:
    http://www.rome-hotels.it/?source=googles

    Other hotels nearby are:

    Hotel Aureliano
    Via Aurelia, 619, 00165 Roma (RM)
    Tel +39 06 6610061

    Alberghi Jolly Hotel Midas
    Via Aurelia, 552/A, 00165 Roma (RM)
    Tel. +39 06 663961

    Var Vaucluse Srl
    Via Aurelia, 666, 00165 Roma (RM)
    Tel +39 06 66415041

    Hotel Benedetto
    Via Aurelia, 666, 00165 Roma (RM)
    Tel +39 06 66512722

    Hotel Princess
    Via Ferrara Andrea, 33, 00165 Roma (RM)
    Tel +39 06 664931

    Hotel Consul S.R.L.
    Via Aurelia, 727, 00165 Roma (RM)
    Tel +39 06 66418041

    Hotel Consul
    Via Aurelia, 727, 00165 Roma (RM)
    Tel +39 06 66418052

    Casa S. Giovanni De Ribera
    Via Aurelia, 337, 00165 Roma (RM)
    Tel +39 06 6631109




    FIAPAC organising committee
    Mariahilfergürtel 37
    A-1150 Vienna
    e-mail: fiapac@aon.at
    Homepage: www.fiapac.org
    Tel: +43 699 178 178 03
    Fax. + 43 1 89 22 581