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RECENT EVENTS

“THE LOW GI DIET”- CAN IT REALLY HELP ME? Dealing with Diabetes, PCOS, Pre-Menopause, Hormonal Irregularity
PROFESSOR NADIR R. FARID, MBBS, FRCP(Lon), FRCP(C), FACP
Consultant Endocrinologist & General Physician, Author of “The Low GI Guide to Managing PCOS”
& LANA PINSHAW,
Consultant Dietician

Monday 10th March 2008 STAMFORD HILL

YOU & YOUR DAUGHTER
When is the right time to see a gynaecologist?
information on Irregular Cycles, Excess Hair, Acne and PCOS
Presented by Ms Amma Kyei-MensahMRCP,FRCOG
Consultant Gynaecologist with a special interest in Reproductive Medicine at the Whittington Hospital
(December 2007 in Hendon)

”OBESITY/ANOREXIA”
How do I achieve the right nutritional balance?
Dr Marilyn Glenville FRSM, PhD
November 2007 in Edgware

CHANA was pleased to welcome RABBI GIDEON WEITZMAN of Machon Puah in Jerusalem in JULY 2007
Rabbi Weitzman has specialist knowledge of Fertility Clinics & Treatments in Israel.
He had appointments to speak to individuals and couples in confidence to discuss options available, in Stamford Hill, Golders Green and Manchesteras well as having meetings with CHANA's committtees and support workers

”IS IT MY HORMONES OR IS IT ME?” Presented by Mr. Nick Panay Consultant Gynaecologist, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital, Director of the West London Menopause & PMS Centre, Lecturer at Imperial College Faculty of Medicine.
(Held on Tuesday 10th July 2007 in Edgware)

This was another oportunity to hear Mr Panay speak about understanding how your hormones affect you at various stages, including pregnancy, post-pregnancy, pre-menopause and early menopause, as well as living with PMS

SHIUR by DAYAN MENACHEM GELLEY on 1st May 2007
An inspirational Shiur was given by Dayan M. Gelley of the London Beth Din for men dealing with primary infertility. Dayan Gelley offered much insight and chizuk.
To order a CD of this shiur, £4 incl. Postage & Packing, please telephone the CHANA Offfice on 020 8203 8455.

NATURAL CYCLE/MINIMAL STIMULATION IVF MONDAY 14TH MAY 2007 in NW London

Mrs GEETA NARGUND spoke on NATURAL CYCLE/MINIMAL STIMULATION IVF, An Alternative Mrs GEETA NARGUND,who is one of the UK's specialists in this area and a member of CHANA's Medical Advisory Panel, gave detailed information and research on why utilising this method of treatment presents a real alternative for many couples.
To order a CD of this presentation, £4 incl. postage & Packing, please telephone the CHANA Offfice on 020 8203 8455.

”The Low GI Diet - Can It Really Help Me?”

At the end of January 2007, Professor Nadir R. Farid and Leanne Green, a dietician, spoke about “THE LOW GI DIET” and how it can be helpful for a number of conditions, including Diabetes, PCOS, Pre-Menopause and Hormonal Irregularity. The audience had an opportunity to hear about recent research on these topics, as well as practical information about the diet. Professor Farid has kindly supplied answers to questions for which there was no time on the evening. If you submitted a question, please phone 020 8201 7101 to obtain the answer.
For a CD of this event, please call 020 8201 7101 or click here to order a CD.

FERTILITY TREATMENT OPTIONS
*ARE YOU TRYING TO FIND YOUR WAY THROUGH THE MAZE OF DIFFERENT TREATMENT OPTIONS?
*DO YOU WISH YOU WERE BETTER EQUIPPED TO ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS?
In September CHANA offered both men and women dealing with fertility issues an opportunity to hear from medical specialists, including doctors and nurses, about recent research to help them evaluate vital information. By making sense of published data, and finding out unbiased information, people gained tools to ask the relevant questions to their own doctor and explore the approaches which may be most appropriate for them. Treatments included:
IVIG
INFECTION SCREENING
MALE INFERTILITY
ICSI
BLASTOCYST TRANSFER
ACUPUNCTURE
HYPNOTHERAPY
To order a CD and information pack, please call 020 8201 5774

"RECENT RESEARCH INTO MISCARRIGE"
Presented by Professor Lesley Regan MD FROG
Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Imperial College, St. Mary’s Campus
(28th June 2006, Edgware)

Members and friends of CHANA WELL WOMAN were privileged to hear an address by PROFESSOR LESLEY REGAN, MD FRCOG, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, who for the past decade has worked to establish the biggest miscarriage clinic in the world. Professor Regan began her address by explaining that miscarriage is the most common complication in pregnancy. Up to 50% of women will experience a ‘one off’ or ‘bad luck’ miscarriage and the vast majority will then go on to experience a healthy pregnancy. Recurrent miscarriages are much less common and statistically only 1% of women will suffer 3 or more consecutive miscarriages. Some of the determining factors for recurrent miscarriage are age (risk does increase after 35 years of age) and reproductive history. Unlike ‘one off’ miscarriages, recurrent miscarriages are less likely to be caused by a chromosomal problem with the foetus; much more relevant are factors such as autoimmune disorder, anatomical problems, cervical incompetence, endocrine factors and the general health and well-being of the woman. It is also important to understand that women with a history of recurrent miscarriage are more likely to experience later pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth retardation, preterm labour and stillbirth in ongoing successful pregnancies. Although many of these women will succeed in having a successful live take-home baby, that baby may need to spend time in the Special Care Baby Unit before being discharged from hospital. This emphasises the importance of specialist ongoing antenatal care for all women with a history of recurrent miscarriage. An interesting question and answer session followed, with some insight given on how emotionally stressful miscarriage can be.

For a C.D. of the event please contact the office. The CHANA library has copies of Lesley Regan’s book, ‘Miscarriage: What Every Woman Needs to Know’ for you to purchase or borrow.

”IS IT MY HORMONES OR IS IT ME?”
Presented by Mr. Nick Panay
Consultant Gynaecologist, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital, Director of the West London Menopause & PMS Centre, Lecturer at Imperial College Faculty of Medicine.
(Monday 30th October 2006, N. London)

An evening on understanding how your hormones affect you at various stages, including pregnancy, post-pregnancy, pre-menopause and early menopause, as well as living with PMS.

"IS STRESS WEARING YOU DOWN?"
In November 2006, “DEALING WITH STRESS” was presented by a homeopath, massage therapist, social worker, hypnotherapist and cranial therapist. Each professional looked at a different angle of how stress can affect individuals both physically and emotionally, and explained how their area of speciality focussed on specific issues. It was very interesting to hear the diverse views, as well as shared thoughts on preventing and coping with stress.

For more details contact the CHANA office on 020-8203 8455 or to e-mail us to CLICK HERE