The conference, under the slogan “Take care today of the woman you want to be tomorrow,” took place last Saturday, November 7th, at the Hotel Envía Golf in Vícar. The event welcomed up to 120 women and covered various aspects of women's health with the help of professionals. The event began at nine in the morning with an opening speech by the mayor, Antonio Bonilla, who wished the attendees a fruitful day for learning, coexistence, and meeting.
The first talk, led by Dr. Gracia Fernández Moya, addressed the topic 'Living without tranquilizers is possible.' The doctor shed light on the data regarding anxiolytic consumption, their benefits, and risks, emphasizing that it is a temporary treatment and therefore, 'it is possible to lead a quality life without them.' She noted that this process must be accompanied by personalized medical follow-up and guidance.
Another area covered was physiotherapy, specifically pelvic floor care. Ana María Capel and Paloma Martínez, co-directors of Clínica Bemu, provided fundamental notions about the pelvic floor, its function, main pathologies, and how to effectively involve it in physical and daily activity. This theoretical session was complemented by a practical exercise and recommendations.
The event also included a session dedicated to nutrition with a specific focus on women's health. Dietitian and nutritionist Rocío Castaño discussed nutrition through different life stages such as reproductive age, perimenopause, and menopause, offering key insights and answering questions.
Sexologist Jesús Alonso concluded the talks with a relaxed and approachable session on self-esteem, sexual health, and affectivity, emphasizing self-knowledge and communication. Finally, Mar de Zumba led an engaging dance class to get participants moving before a communal lunch.
This third edition of the Women, Health, and Sports Conference highlights the interest and demand from the community for specific activities that merge knowledge, dissemination, and leisure, resulting in a successful event that encourages continued work in promoting such initiatives.
