Since 1962
16 Countries
1.546 Members
Since 1962
16 Countries
1.546 Members
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On behalf of the organizing committee of the 21st congress of the International Society of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISPOG), we invite you to join us at Omnibus Park, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, from April 3 – 5, 2024.
Since 1990, the Korean Society of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology (KSPOG) has been pivotal in advancing and globalizing this field. We’ve design a rich program with 2 plenary and 5 symposium sessions, exploring advanced research and in-depth studies on various connection issues between psychology and physiology. This year’s theme is “Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Globalized World”.
We welcome you to seize this unique opportunity to exchange experiences, share innovations, and forge new friendship during ISPOG 2025. Don’t miss out on our exciting evening social programs where you can connect with colleagues and unwind in the vibrant city of Seoul – a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.
We are confident that ISPOG 2025 will be a memorable and enriching international event for all. Save the dates and keep an eye on our website for updates!
Find all other information about the congress on the congresswebsite: https://ispog2025.com
German perspective
The German perspective was published in a position paper, which was co-authored by the German Society for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, the Professional Association of Gynaecologists and a further 10 working groups and 6 specialist associations.
The following aspects are emphasised in the paper:
The environmental and climate crisis is the greatest threat to our health in the 21st century, affecting people worldwide to varying degrees. Vulnerable population groups, especially women and children, but also the elderly, the chronically ill and the socially disadvantaged, are increasingly suffering from the effects, as are future generations. Pregnant women, newborns and young children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of heat stress and dehydration due to their limited ability to adapt. An American meta-analysis of numerous studies on the effects of heat and particulate matter pollution on the course of pregnancy describes an increase in premature births of around 15%, low birth weight of around 30% and an increase in stillbirths of up to 14.5% (Bekkar et al. JAMA Netw Open 2020; 3: e208242).
The healthcare system must be put in a position to absorb the health effects of the climate crisis, which will increase sharply in the coming years, and to meet the growing demands that this will bring. Medical professionals will increasingly have to focus on the prevention of diseases.
Gynaecologists, midwives and nurses in particular should work towards a sustainable transformation in the healthcare system. If we see ourselves as part of the solution, network and become active, we will achieve positive changes.
The position paper lists numerous proposals for action in the inpatient and outpatient care sector. In addition to the options for action for practices and clinics, the professional policy area is also discussed and, finally, the tasks in patient contact. Gynaecologists and midwives should use their expertise and patient contacts to provide climate-sensitive advice to particularly vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, infants and young children, as well as the chronically ill, the obese and the elderly, so that they can protect themselves from the consequences of heat stress, dehydration and air pollution, which are the main consequences of the climate crisis in Central Europe. (Bechert et al. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2024; 84: 319-24. DOI: 10.1055/a-2232-3981).
FIGO statement
The FIGO, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, has already established its own Committee on Climate Change and Toxic Environmental Exposures, which has highlighted the links between the climate crisis and health consequences, as well as providing clear guidance on the measures needed to protect the climate in our areas of work and on specific climate-friendly measures in clinics and practices. Read the full statement here: https://www.figo.org/news/statement-climate-crisis-and-health.
We hereby invite our members, especially those on the Executive Committee, to submit the statements, experiences and activities of their national societies to our Board for publication on our website.
Mechthild Neises-Rudolf, ISPOG President
The picture is drawn by Hinari Koizumi at 10 years old in ISPOG’s diamond jubilee year 2022. She is the granddaughter of dr. Hiroko Komura, former vice-president of the Japanese POG society.
In war and other situations of conflict, care for women and children is especially vulnerable and reproductive rights will be violated. Obstetric and gynaecologic care is more difficult under these circumstances and health care workers cannot do their jobs properly and may become victims of war themselves. Also, war and conflict-related migration are known to be associated with increased levels of gender-based violence, mental ill-health and human rights deprivations. Therefore, war has long-term and transgenerational implications for reproductive health.
Currently, the war in Ukraine, with the attendant civilian casualties, separation of families, and influx of refugees into neighbouring countries is one of these situations that abhors the world. It challenges the global community to be proactive in addressing the plight of vulnerable persons, particularly women and children.
The International Society of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISPOG) calls on governments and nongovernmental organisations to ensure the timely implementation of extant guidelines and interventions developed from the experiences of families and communities affected by warfare elsewhere in the world over the last three decades.
The impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not only influencing the topic of our conference, but also makes a date change necessary.
The new dates for the 20th ISPOG congress are 13-16 July 2022.
The conference venue is still the Sigmund Freud University in Vienna.
The new deadline for abstract submission will be 30 March 2022.
We hope to see you all in summer 2022 in Vienna!
The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and still has, a profound impact on all of us,. Affecting the everyday life and professional activities of our patients and ourselves. The 20th Congress of the International Society of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISPOG) addresses this Impact in relation to the following topics in key lectures, symposia, master classes and workshops:
The abstract submission deadline is set at December 15th 2021. Join us in the lovely city of Vienna, Austria.
Parallel to the 20th Congress of ISPOG, the 3-Länder-Tagung der Deutschen, Österreichischen und Schweizer Gesellschaften für Psychosomatik in Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
will take place (the conference language for that conference is German).
More information about ISPOG 2022 can be found at www.ispog2022.org.
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