Hosted by BDA Obesity and Maternal and Fertility Specialist Group and British Psychological Society (BPS)
Join us to celebrate World Obesity Day with experts in fertility
During this study morning, you will learn how the disease of obesity affects both male and female fertility. We will discuss the role of nutrition in obesity and fertility and explore the evidence around the effectiveness of weight management on fertility outcomes. We will then go on to explore the psychological impact of when infertility occurs due to obesity, and hear invaluable insights from someone with lived experience of this.
This session is open to healthcare providers working within obesity/weight management and/or fertility, such as dietitians, nutritionists, psychologists and local authority officers. Attendees will hear talks from a variety of speakers.
Cost
Free to attend for healthcare providers.
Speakers
Dr Channa Jayasena, Consultant at Imperial College London and Consultant in reproductive endocrinology and andrology will present on the impact of obesity on male and female fertility.
Channa Jayasena is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Reproductive Endocrinology and Andrology at Imperial College and Hammersmith Hospital, London. Dr. Jayasena qualified in medicine at Cambridge University, after which he undertook specialist training in Diabetes & Endocrinology in London.
Ro Huntriss, Consultant Dietitian & Chief Nutrition Officer at Palta will present on fertility and weight management
Ro is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience working in a variety of fields including both clinical and commercial settings. Fertility nutrition is one of Ro's specialist areas. She is a founding committee member of the Maternal and Fertility Nutrition Specialist Group of the British Dietetic Association, and delivers fertility nutrition services to both those trying to conceive and for healthcare professionals wanting to learn more about the topic. Last year she was awarded the Social Media Influencer of the Year award by the British Dietetic Association for her work surrounding fertility nutrition. You can find out more on her website www.fertilitydietitian.co.uk or on her Instagram page @fertility.dietitian.uk
Summary of talk: Ro's presentation will discuss the association between BMI and fertility, looking at both men and women. She will also address the evidence around the effects of weight loss interventions on fertility outcomes along with top tips as to how to support weight management as part of a patient's fertility journey.
Sharon Campbell, Fertility Counsellor at UHCW will present on psychological aspects of fertility and obesity
The session will be chaired by Dr Adrian Brown, Vice Chair of BDA Obesity Group
