Program Symposium
October 5th 2026, 09.00 - 18.00 hrs
Morning program
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09.00 | The wonderful cooperation between neurology, immunology and endocrinology in the regulation of sexual function | Bert Messelink urologist, sexologist |
| 09.40 | Nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic pain in female sexual health | Carolien Vermeulen, urogynecologist |
| 10.00 | Pelvic floor muscle tone and the role of the nervous system in female sexual dysfunction | Helena Frawley, pelvic physiotherapist |
| 10.20 | Pelvic floor & dyspareunia: mechanisms & pathophysiology | Marcela Bardin, pelvic physiotherapist |
| 10.40 | Coffee break | |
| 11.00 | Trauma-informed sexual history taking | Carsten Leue, psychiatrist |
| 11.20 | Advanced diagnostics & assessment of female sexual dysfunction Bert Messelink urologist/sexologist | Bert Messelink, urologist/sexologist |
| 11.40 | Assessment of female sexual dysfunction | Alma Brand, pelvic physiotherapist and psychologist |
| 12.00 | Functional assesment of sexuality: the role of ultrasound imaging in sexual health | Guilherme Pertinni, pelvic physiotherapist |
| 12.20 | Differential diagnosis framework: when to refer? | Magdalena Grzybowska, urogynecologist |
| 12.40 | Lunch break |
Afternoon program
| Time | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 13.30 | Sexuality in the climacteric and menopause | Carolien Vermeulen, urogynecologist |
| 13.50 | Endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain and sexuality | Magdalena Grzybowska, urogynecologist |
| 14.10 | Endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain and sexuality: What physiotherapists can realistically do? | Kari Bo, pelvic physiotherapist |
| 14.30 | Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD): clinical framework | Carsten Leue, psychiatrist |
| 14.50 | Pelvic floor muscles role in broader aspects of sexual function, as well as in sexual dysfunctions beyond pain | Melanie Morin, pelvic physiotherapist |
| 15.10 | Coffee break | |
| 15.30 | Clinical case discussions | moderator: Maura Seleme, pelvic physiotherapist Participation: interactive, all |
| Case 1: Pain associated with vaginal penetration and pelvic floor hypertonicity | Helena Frawley & Carsten Leue | |
| Case 2: Chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis and sexual dysfunction | Magdalena Grzybowska, Kari Bo & Alma Brand | |
| Case 3: Fear-avoidance, motor control and recovery of sexual function | Panel: Carolien Vermeulen, Carsten Leue, Melanie Morin, Helena Frawley | |
| 16.15 | Round table: Integrated Pelvic Care for women in practice: the Dutch Brazilian Connection (DBC) | Panel: Paulo Palma. Carlos d’Ancona, Tadeu Tamanini, Philip Van Kerrebroeck, Bary Berghmans Moderator: Gommert van Koeveringe |
| 17.15 | Final discussion and clinical take-home messages | Moderator: Bary Berghmans, pelvic physiotherapist and clinical epidemiologist |
| 17.30-18.00 | Meet & great |