Dr. Janet E. Smith
Building a Culture of Life: Women, Fertility, and the Truth About Contraception
Dr. Janet Smith will explore the growing movement of women rediscovering the value of their natural fertility and challenging today’s contraceptive culture. Drawing from current research and real-life stories, she will examine the physical, psychological, and relational effects of hormonal contraception, the witness of families who embrace openness to life, and why Natural Family Planning is fundamentally different from contraception and consistent with the Church’s moral teaching.
Dr. Damian Olsen
The Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System: The Foundation of Surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY
Dr. Damian Olsen will demonstrate how the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System provides the clinical foundation for Surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY. He will explain how fertility charting guides diagnosis and treatment, discuss advances in restorative gynecologic surgery, and present emerging research on the role of the immune system in conditions affecting women’s reproductive health.
Dr. Paul Carpentier
NaProTECHNOLOGY: Inspiring, Accomplishing, and Leading
Dr. Paul Carpentier will present the principles and effectiveness of NaProTECHNOLOGY as a restorative approach to treating infertility and recurrent miscarriage. Participants will learn how NaProTECHNOLOGY compares with IVF in success rates, complications, and cost, while exploring new advances in understanding the roles of inflammation and immune dysfunction in reproductive health.
Dr. Shirley Gonzalez
The Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign: Recognizing, Evaluating, and Managing Menstrual Disturbances in Adolescents
Dr. Shirley Gonzalez will highlight the menstrual cycle as an important indicator of adolescent health. She will discuss the evaluation and management of common menstrual disorders, emphasizing evidence-based approaches that identify and treat underlying causes rather than simply suppressing symptoms. She will also explore how families, educators, clergy, and healthcare professionals can work together to help young women understand and care for their reproductive health.
Building a Culture of Life: Women, Fertility, and the Truth About Contraception
Dr. Janet Smith will explore the growing movement of women rediscovering the value of their natural fertility and challenging today’s contraceptive culture. Drawing from current research and real-life stories, she will examine the physical, psychological, and relational effects of hormonal contraception, the witness of families who embrace openness to life, and why Natural Family Planning is fundamentally different from contraception and consistent with the Church’s moral teaching.
Dr. Damian Olsen
The Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System: The Foundation of Surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY
Dr. Damian Olsen will demonstrate how the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System provides the clinical foundation for Surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY. He will explain how fertility charting guides diagnosis and treatment, discuss advances in restorative gynecologic surgery, and present emerging research on the role of the immune system in conditions affecting women’s reproductive health.
Dr. Paul Carpentier
NaProTECHNOLOGY: Inspiring, Accomplishing, and Leading
Dr. Paul Carpentier will present the principles and effectiveness of NaProTECHNOLOGY as a restorative approach to treating infertility and recurrent miscarriage. Participants will learn how NaProTECHNOLOGY compares with IVF in success rates, complications, and cost, while exploring new advances in understanding the roles of inflammation and immune dysfunction in reproductive health.
Dr. Shirley Gonzalez
The Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign: Recognizing, Evaluating, and Managing Menstrual Disturbances in Adolescents
Dr. Shirley Gonzalez will highlight the menstrual cycle as an important indicator of adolescent health. She will discuss the evaluation and management of common menstrual disorders, emphasizing evidence-based approaches that identify and treat underlying causes rather than simply suppressing symptoms. She will also explore how families, educators, clergy, and healthcare professionals can work together to help young women understand and care for their reproductive health.