Conference Contributed to the Compilation of the Document
On July 26, 2025, the Women's Union Ingolstadt organised an informative event on women's health at the Adult Education Centre in Ingolstadt. Titled "Strong Women - Strong Health," the event attracted a full house and featured high-ranking speakers from various fields of medicine.
Dr. med. Nicola Marina Womes, a general practitioner and surgeon, emphasised the importance of holistic examination and treatment of symptoms, and the crucial interface between clinic and gynecology. Her insights were complemented by Prof. Dr. med. Babür Aydeniz, Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Ingolstadt Hospital, who discussed the inpatient area and the work of the Ingolstadt Breast Center.
Dr. med. Elisabeth Hupfer-Dirksen, a member of the Munich/Pasing Breast Center, was introduced as the "cycling women's doctor." She drew attention to new studies on the importance of physical activity for the survival of cancer patients and presented the position paper "Climate Change and Women's Health." The presentation of this paper was of great interest to the guests.
The event also featured a panel discussion moderated by Deniz Türedi, chairwoman of the Women's Union Ingolstadt. The discussion covered topics such as hormonal changes, menopause challenges, preventive strategies for breast cancer, and practical medical tips from general practice and gynecology. Dr. med. Katharina Hörner, a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics, shared interesting and new insights from her field of pediatric and adolescent gynecology.
The intense exchange during the event showed that the topic of women's health affects and concerns people of all ages. The success of the event was attributed to its specific focus on women and its provision of both in-depth expertise and practical information. The final appeal to attendees was to take their health seriously, appreciate themselves, and support each other to build on strong health in the future.
The event's focus on a variety of topics, including inpatient care, holistic treatment, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, physical activity, and climate change, demonstrated a comprehensive approach to women's health. The Mayor of Ingolstadt, Dr. Denecke-Stoll, and other distinguished guests attended the event. Deniz Türedi, chairwoman of the Women's Union Ingolstadt, emphasised the success of the event, stating that it provided in-depth expertise and practical information that many were looking for.
For those seeking detailed information about future related events, it might be necessary to check local university announcements, health organisations, or municipal event calendars directly, as the current search results do not contain this information.
- Dr. med. Katharina Hörner, a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics, spoke about her field of pediatric and adolescent gynecology during the panel discussion, emphasizing the importance of taking women's health seriously, especially in regards to preventive strategies for breast cancer and hormonal changes.
- The event's focus on science and medical-conditions, such as cancer and women's health, was not limited to just the topics of hormonal changes, menopause challenges, and holistic treatment, but also extended to clinical research on the impact of physical activity on cancer survival rates and climate change's effect on women's health.
- Health-and-wellness enthusiasts seeking updates on upcoming women's health events may need to directly check local university announcements, health organizations, or municipal event calendars as the current search results do not contain this information.
