18/08/2026
Gynaecology hosts a pre-conference workshop focusing on Healthy Menopause Transition
Experts suggests strengthening guideline based training to improve clinician confidence/ patient education & counseling to support more informed menopause care
Date: August 18, 2026
A pre-conference workshop focusing on a multidisciplinary approach to a healthy menopause transition was held in the Auditorium of BKMC.
Organized by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the workshop served as a pre-event leading up to the Pakistan Menopause Society Annual PMS Conference, scheduled for the 22nd and 23rd of August 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel in Islamabad, under the theme "Embrace the Change: Empowering Women Through Menopause".
Dean BKMC Prof Dr Jawad Ahmad was the chief guest at the workshop, where Medical Director Prof Dr Muhamad Said, Prof Dr Nuzhat Ameen, Prof Dr Sameena Jadoon, Prof Dr Naseem Akhtar were also present.
Assistant Professor Dr. Naila, Chairperson of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, served as the chief organizer of the workshop, with Assistant Professor Dr. Hemasa Gul acting as the co-organizer. The session was facilitated by Dr. Fatima Muslim, Dr. Maryam Khan, Dr. Nayab Hakim, and Dr. Sedra Tul Muntaha. Prof. Dr. Syeda Batool Mazhar acted as the chief organizer for the broader initiatives, and Prof. Dr. Azra Saeed Awan served as the chair for the pre-conference workshop.
Prof Dr Sadaqat Jabeen, Associate Prof Dr Muhammad Muslim and Assistant Prof Dr Asad Ullah were the keynote speakers at the event.
Delivering the welcome note, Dr. Naila suggested establishing dedicated Menopause clinics in OPD. She said that strengthening guideline based training can improve clinician confidence while culturally appropriate patient education and counseling may support more informed shared menopause care.
She added that HRT must be started in the first 10 years as it is very effective and noted that HRT patients must be referred to a gynecologist.
Prof Dr. Sadaqat Jabeen then delivered a detailed lecture on Post-Menopausal Hormone Therapy, stating that the number of such patients will reach 1.5 billion by the end of 2030. She mentioned that the condition occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, noting that menopause in Pakistani women usually occurs between 47 and 50 years, compared to 55 years in the United States.
She explained the correct approach to Menopausal Hormone Therapy, its effectiveness, signs and symptoms during and after the menopausal transition, management, types of medicines, lifestyle modifications, treatment, counseling, indications, and contraindications.
Following this, Dr. Asad Ullah delivered a session on the long-term impact of menopause on bone and heart health, highlighting that 200 million women are at risk of osteoporosis due to HRT. He explained osteoporosis, when to screen, risk assessment tools in diagnosis and treatment and management strategies.
Associate Prof Dr. Muslim subsequently sensitized participants about the psychiatric approach to menopause management, explaining the bio-psycho-social impact of menopause to reduce mental stress. He discussed counseling in menopause, steps of counseling, qualities of an effective counselor, and cognitive behavior therapy for menopausal patients to decrease mental impact.
The event concluded with the distribution of certificates to speakers, organizers, guests, and participants.
