HIGHLIGHTS & BENEFITS

“Never before have physicians and nurses been more constantly challenged to expand their clinical knowledge in providing optimal reproductive health care.” We wrote this sentence 20 years ago, on this page of the brochure, describing the very first Contraceptive Technology conference. That statement is even more true today!

How long have you been in family planning and women’s health care? Long enough to think you understand contraceptive efficacy and risk? We thought so, too, but as you’ll learn, you need to make it clear for today’s informed, as well as overwhelmed, woman. The more we learn about hormonal contraception, the more we find we don’t know. Get the answers to 20 important questions about pills, patches and rings, and learn the latest on the short or zero pill-free intervals. Does anyone really know the current best practices on menopause management? You will, once you hear about all the new options, delivery systems and alternatives.

In our first brochure, we highlighted the news of 1989: “Reproductive health is changing rapidly due to the impact of AIDS, new approaches to infertility, and several new contraceptives -- the cervical cap, the Copper T-380A, the vaginal film and the upcoming Norplant implant.” Twenty years later you will see how far we’ve come in the field of contraception and women’s health…and you will also recognize how much more work still needs to be done.

Whether this is your first “CT,” or you’ve attended since 1989, you’ll appreciate the array of Preconferences delving into selected specialty areas of interest, plenary sessions focusing on the “hottest” topics, a thought-provoking optional Luncheon Presentation and 30 dynamic, interactive Concurrent Sessions focusing on practical clinical information and challenging cases. There is even a Special Session IMPLANON™ Clinical Training, where you can learn to insert and manage our newest method of contraception.

Come prepared to be challenged, to learn, to network, to listen, to interact, to get involved. Help us celebrate 20 years of making a difference in the contraceptive and health needs of women. See you there!

Robert A. Hatcher, MD, MPH
Conference Chair

Pam Jenkins-Wallace, MS, NP
Director of Program Development
Contemporary Forums

Conference Endorsements

A variety of reproductive health organizations have endorsed this conference. A $25 discount in the full tuition fee for the complete Main Conference only will be given to members, employees and graduates of these organizations. (Limit of one organizational discount per person. Discount does not apply to partial registration, to the Preconferences or Special Session, or to students.) Please send proof of organization affiliation with your registration and deduct $25 from the tuition fee. Refunds or credits for the endorsement discount will not be given once registrations are received.

Join NPWH and/or ARHP now and qualify for a tuition discount by calling (202) 543-9693 (NPWH) or (202) 466-3825 (ARHP). After receiving your membership number, simply note it on your conference registration form and receive the $25 Main Conference tuition discount.