OB-GYN Society celebrates World Menopause Day

CEBU, Philippines - The Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Climacteric Medicine, a component society of the International Menopause Society, will be celebrating the World Menopause Day this October 13, 2011 from 5:30-11:00 am at the Ayala Center Cebu. This is a global event observed during the whole month of October. The theme of the celebration “Menopause: The Time of My Life”, aims to increase awareness amongst menopausal and premenopausal women of the natural consequences during this important life event, and how to maintain and improve their health.

The day starts with Zumba aerobics to be led by Hon. Margot Osmeña at the Ayala Terraces grounds. A hearty breakfast follows. Free bone densitometry and blood sugar testing will be made available. This will be followed by a free-wheeling discussion at Ayala Cinema where the public may ask their menopause concerns from a panel of experts which include Dr. Maricar Quevedo, national PSCM president, and Prof Julian Manalastas, UP Diliman Psychology professor, together with local personalities. To cap the event is an on-the-spot dancing contest with professional dance instructors, followed by community dancing.

Women 40 years old and over are invited to join this noble advocacy. Registration is free. To pre-register, one may call or text the following: Dr. Charisse Espina-Tan (032) 2531774, 09173223229, 09228208203 or Dr. Chona P. Tremedal 09173250409, 09173240650, 09228997039. Likewise, one may register online at http://www.facebook.com/ groups/252604051427502/. Enroll early for an efficient planning of the event. Pre-registered delegates should claim their registration kits and food stub between 5:30-6:00 am on the said day. Unclaimed kits and stubs will be given to on-site registrants. There will be lots of opportunities for learning and fun, and exciting prizes will be given away.

For further information, contact Dr. Virginia S. Abalos at 2536096, Dr. Ma. Lourdes Chan at 2542819 and Dr. Belinda N. Panares at 2536531.