4th ALL WALES MENOPAUSE NETWORK CONFERENCE
- Ages 18+
Join us for the 4th Wales Menopause Network Annual Event - a day of learning, and supporting each other through the menopause journey
Date and time
Location
University of South Wales, Treforest Campus
Llantwit Road Pontypridd CF37 1DL United KingdomRefund Policy
Agenda
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
4th All Wales Menopause Network Confernce
Mrs Nadia Hikary-Bhal
8:55 AM - 9:20 AM
Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
MS Sarah Murphy
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
Top 10 priorities for menopause research- shown by women with lived experience
Professor Martha Hickey
9:55 AM - 10:15 AM
The Impact of Genetics and Genomics on Midlife Women's Health
Professor Meena Upadhyaya
10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Improving Menopause Care for women living with HIV- a national project
Mrs Nikki Noble
11:15 AM - 11:40 AM
Menopause: Social Challanges and Unmet Needs
Professor Kathleen Riach
11:40 AM - 12:05 PM
The importance of peer support and education in improving menopause health
Ms Rachel Weiss
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
What causes weight gain, Why diets don't work and What to do instead
Dr Sue Kenneally
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
The Lichen Dilemmas
Dr Leila Eldars
2:10 PM - 2:35 PM
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Diagnostic Challenges and Long Term Health
Professor Chrisandra Shufelt
3:10 PM - 3:35 PM
Midlife Crisis of Metabolism
Dr Joe Amagada
3:35 PM - 4:00 PM
Unmuting Desire: Integrating Intimacy in Menopause Conversations.
Dr Lisa Thomas-Emrus
4:00 PM - 4:25 PM
Navigating perimenopause and menopause as a trans person: challenges, insights
Dr Kate Nambiar & Dr Yvette Pyne
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Poster Presentation Prizes and Close
Mrs Nadia Hikary-Bhal
About this event
- Event lasts 8 hours 30 minutes
- Ages 18+
- Free venue parking
4th Wales Menopause Network Conference
Welcome to the 4th annual gathering of the Wales Menopause Network!
This year’s All-Wales Menopause Network meeting invites healthcare professionals from across Wales to come together for a powerful and much-needed conversation.
“Menopause: The Unseen and The Unheard” will focus on the often invisible and overlooked aspects of menopause — from the gaps in research and education to the experiences of all women and people from marginalised, disabled, and trans communities. Too many go unsupported, unheard, or misunderstood during this life stage. It's time to change that.
Poster Presentations: We are excited to announce a poster presentation opportunity, inviting trainees, young researchers and health care professionals to submit a poster abstract highlighting case presentations, research and great work that is taking place in the field of Menopause and Midlife health.
Join doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals for a day of insight, connection, and action. The programme will include:
- Sessions spotlighting underrepresented groups
- Discussions on clinical challenges, stigma, and structural inequalities
- Opportunities to network, collaborate, and share good practice
- Calls to advocate for more inclusive care and research
Don't delay... book today.... and be part of a community dedicated to empowering people, raising awareness, challenging assumptions, and amplifying the voices that need to be heard.
See you there!
POSTER ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
This year we are excited to host a poster presentation session. We are now inviting abstract submissions of audit, research and case studies completed by Health Care Professionals in Wales.
All submissions must be via email to nadia.bhal@wales.nhs.uk and amy.griffiths14@wales.nhs.uk using the following format:
Abstract Submission instructions:
Abstract to be typed in Arial font (10 point). Maximum word count 300.
The abstract must be as informative as possible and should include:
· A title that clearly indicates the nature of the study. (Capitalise the entire title)
· Abbreviations should be avoided in titles
· Authors’ names in full and institution must be shown. (The name of the presenting author must be indicated)
· State study objective clearly
· State methods used
· Summarise results
· State study conclusions
Ensure abstract does not contain spelling, grammatical errors as it will be reproduced exactly as submitted.
Prizes will be awarded for the best poster presentation.
An acknowledgement of the receipt of the abstract will be sent to the presenting author by e-mail upon email submission.
Closing date for abstract submission is 8th of September 2025 and you will be notified, if successful, via email by the 12th of September 2025.
Electronic copies to be submitted to
Mrs Nadia Hikary-Bhal at nadia.bhal@wales.nhs.uk and Miss Amy Griffiths at: amy.griffiths14@wales.nhs.uk no later than the 8th of Septmber.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Best Wishes and Good Luck
WMN 2025
University South Wales Conference Centre
Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd CF37 1DL
Frequently asked questions
All poster presentations that are accepted will require at least one named author to be a fee-paying delegate.