September 24-27, 2025
Zagreb, Croatia & Online
Ways to Participate: In-Person • Live Online • Combination of In-Person & Online • CME Recording Package (all sessions)
It is with great honour and pleasure that we invite you to the 21st International Clinical & Scientific Congress for Restorative Reproductive Medicine, taking place in Croatia’s capital city, Zagreb, from September 24 to 27, 2025. Hosted in English, Spanish and French, our annual hybrid Congress brings together and inspires clinicians and allied healthcare professionals from across the globe to discuss and learn the latest research, techniques, best practices, and clinical skills from experts in restorative reproductive medicine (RRM).
Pre-Conference Courses & Education
Online & In Person
Congress Schedule
View our preliminary congress programme
Abstracts & Posters
Guidelines for Abstracts
International Meeting of NFP/FABM Practioners & Teachers
Sept. 24, 2025
Exhibit & Sponsor
Explore opportunties to support the congress and reach a new audience
Day Trip to Zagorje
Congress Social Excursion: September 28
Registration Information
Attend online, in person, or purchase recordings
2025 IIRRM Congress Speakers
Bringing together clinicians, researchers, teachers/practitioners and other allied-health professionals, students, and residents, the 2025 Congress reflects the interdisciplinary care model at the heart of restorative reproductive medicine (RRM).
This year we are honoured to welcome the following speakers and panelists below. View our Congress schedule here.
40 abstracts and posters have been accepted for presetnation during dedicated research sessions, with all accepted work published in a supplement alongside the poster presentations. A list of presenters will be posted in September.
Systematic approach to diagnosis and surgical treatment of deep endometriosis
Krzysztof Gałczyński, MD, PhD. Deputy Head of Department of Gynecology, Center for Endometriosis, 1st Military Hospital. Lublin, Poland
The usefulness of the Evelyn App for the early detection of ovulatory disfunction and the prevention of infertility
Marija Ćurlin, PhD, Associate Professor, Catholic University of Croatia, School of Medicine. Zagreb, Croatia.
Immunologic infertility as the cause of implantation failure and miscarriage.
Katarzyna Jankowska, MD, PhD. Department of Endocrinology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Bielanski Hospital, Poland.
Genetics in Reproductive Medicine
Prof. Teresa Perucho Alcalde, Clinical and Molecular Geneticist of the Unit of Genomic Medicine at Clínica Universidad de Navarra. Spain.
Learning from big data: advancing research on menstrual cycles and fertility
Bruno Scarpa, Professor of Statistics and Data, University of Padova. Italy.
Preserving Fertility Without Freezing Eggs: Ethical and Scientific Alternatives for Women Delaying Motherhood
Helena Marcos, MD, FCMC. Madrid, Spain.
Impact of prenatal and early life exposures on normal human development
Joseph Stanford, MD, MSPH. Professor,Vice Chair for Research, and Director of the Office of Cooperative Reproductive Health, University of Utah.
Birth Control Practices of Women Who Have Discontinued Hormonal Contraception but Wish to Continue Preventing Pregnancy
Maria-Nefeli Malliou-Becher, MD. Department of Gynaecological Endocrinology and Fertility Disorders; Heidelberg, Germany
Is metformin safe in pregnancy?
Maria Wolfs, MD, FRCPC. Associate Professor, University of Toronto. Staff Endocrinologist, St. Michael’s Hospital. Toronto, Canada.
Nutritional approach to endometriosis
Maja Obrovac Glišić, Msc (Nutrition), NuFerti d.o.o. Croatia
HPV and female fertility
Serena Del Zoppo, MD, OB/GYN. CAMeN, Milan, Italy.
The Potential Role of the Gut Microbiome in Restorative Reproductive Medicine
Andrija Karačić, MD, PhD. Founder, Microbiome Center, Zagreb, Croatia.
Immunomodulatory Treatment in Endometriosis
Natalia Suszczewicz, OB/GYN, Clinical Immunologist & Andrologist.
Chronic Endometritis in infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. Updates in diagnose and treatment
Isabel Brotóns Almandoz, MD, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Spain.
Sperm DNA Fragmentation & Male-Factor Infertility
Preben Christensen, PhD. Director SPZ Lab, Copenhagen, Denmark.
RRM with NeoFertility Protocols
Phil Boyle, MD. Director & Founder of NeoFertility. President, IIRRM Board of Trustees. Dublin, Ireland.
RRMed: Andrology & Male Health
Tracey Parnell, MD, MRM. Director, IIRRM Board of Trustees. Cranbrook, Canada.
RRMed: Andrology & Male Health
Craig Turczynski, PhD. Reproductive Physiologist. Texas, USA.
Multi-diciplinary Round-table Facilitator
Luis Chiva, MD, PhD. Head of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department Gynaecology University of Navarra. Spain.
Research Abstracts & Poster Sessions
Engage and discuss RRM research and innovations and connect with peers through oral & interactive poster sessions.
2025 Pre-conferences Courses & Meetings
Explore our pre-conference courses and meetings below. All sessions are offered hybrid (online, in person, or combination of both) with CME/CEU and access to a course portal with recordings and resources. From student to advanced practice clinicians and teachers or allied-healthcare professionals we encourage you to join and particpate in different sessions and connect over networking lunches. After the pre-conferences close on Thursday night, we invite you to explore Zagreb in the evening and join us for dinner in the heart of the city.
At this time, pre-conferences are hosted in English only. For those joining online machine generated subtitles are available and recordings will be edited to be included the other official languages (French, Spanish) with the recordings. With enough interest (10+ regsitered in any lanuage) or sponsorship we will be able to offer a pre-conference with live interpretation. For more information, to register a group, or to sponsor please email us.
International Meeting of NFP/FABM Teachers &Practitioners
September 24 – 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Hosted by:The International Institute of Restorative Reproductive Medicine
Expand your knowledge, skills and connect with fellow educators and practitioners!
Offered Hybrid (online, in person, with recordings)
Our International Meeting will feature:
- Nourishing Fertility: The Role of Nutrition in Reproductive Health
- The Role of Supplementation in Promoting Healthy Female Cycles
- Optimizing Pelvic Function for Fertility Through Manual Therapy and Targeted Exercise
- Supporting Women and Couples Through the Fertility Journey: Why It Matters
- Femtech in 2025: Cycle Apps and Associated Devices/Technologies in Reproductive Health and Family Planning
- Topic-Specific Case Reports
- Open Discussion & Future Meetings
Andrology & Male Reproductive Health Comprehensive Training
Dates:
September 24 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
September 25 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Directed by: Tracey Parnell, MD, MRM & Craig Turczynski, PhD.
Registration includes lunch and coffee/snacks each day.
Offered Hybrid (online, in person, with course portal)
This 2-day intensive program focusses on male reproductive health, from evaluation and diagnosis to advanced management. Topics include surgical correction of varicocele, obstruction, and vasectomy reversal; hormonal stimulation and medical therapies; lifestyle and dietary strategies; and the science and interpretation of semen analysis. Participants will explore differential diagnosis in male infertility (including azoospermia, oligozoospermia, and genetic evaluation), as well as areas such as the role of the microbiome, environment, pollutants, epigenetics, infection, inflammation, and autoimmune factors.
The course also reviews embryologic development, hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis, sperm function testing, and the process of fertilization—equipping healthcare professionals with practical knowledge to advance patient care in andrology and male fertility. This course will be followed with the establishment of case studies which will be hosted virtually beginning the following month.
Restorative Reproductive Medicine with NeoFertility Protocols
September 25 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Directed by: Phil Boyle, MD
Registration includes lunch and coffee/snacks.
Offered in a hybrid format (online, in person, with recordings)
This one-day workshop provides a structured, systematic, and science-based approach to fertility and reproductive health management using NeoFertility protocols. With a focus on applying the principles of RRM in real clinical practice through extensive case-based learning, participants will review and discuss a wide range of patient scenarios—including infertility, recurrent miscarriage, low AMH, high FSH, multiple failed IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, step-by-step pregnancy management, including updated in DHEA, and male factor infertility—to develop confidence in selecting appropriate investigations and treatments.
Designed for medical professionals, it offers diagnostic strategies and treatment plans that address the underlying causes of infertility and miscarriage.
Abstract Submission
Present your research at the RRM Congress
Submissions are now closed.
With 40 abstracts now acceptepted for presentation we are excited to welcome you to Zagreb to present your research. Missed the deadline? We will be opening submissions for the 2026 Congress in the late Fall. Top abstracts will also be invited to introduce their research as a 5-minute oral presentation during the proceedings of the main conference.
With the launch of the Journal of Restorative Reproductive Medicine earlier this year, we were excited to see the diverse range of research projects in development!
Sponsor or Exhibit at the Congress
Explore our sponsorship packages and discover how your organization can make an impact and reach new customers.Together, we can advance the future of reproductive healthcare.
Make a One-Time or Monthly Charitable Donation
IIRRM is a registered CIO in the UK and Wales. Consider making a one-time or recurring charitable contribution below. If you are located in the USA, we work closely with 501(c)(3) organizations that support our work. Please send us an email.
Serena del Zoppo, MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist
HPV and female fertility
Dr. Serena Del Zoppo is a Obstetrician and Gynecologist with extensive experience in outpatient care, ultrasounds, colposcopies, hysteroscopies, and surgery, with specialties in fertility treatments, Naprotechnology, and natural fertility regulation. She graduated from the University of Pavia and specialized at the University of Milan. Dr. Del Zoppo is actively engaged in research, training, and international projects on fertility awareness and restorative medicine. She is also a teacher of the CAMeN symptothermal method.
Natalia Suszczewicz
Immunomodulatory Treatment in Endometriosis
Dr. Natalia Suszczewicz is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology with additional specialisation in clinical andrology and clinical immunology. Her professional journey has been primarily driven by a deep interest in female fertility, comprehensive diagnostics of fertility disorders and their restorative treatments. She has completed internships focused on fertility recognition methods, surgical gynecology, and infertility treatments, including the Galway Clinic in Ireland under the guidance of Phil Boyle and at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, USA under the guidance of Thomas Hilgers. She is a certified FertilityCare Medical Consultant and FertilityCare Practitioner, accredited by the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals. Actively participating as a speaker, co-organizer, and attendee in numerous courses and conferences related to endocrinology, andrology, endometriosis, infertility treatment, laparoscopy, and immunology, she co-founded the Procreatio foundation, which is dedicated to training polish doctors in the restorative reproductive treatment of infertility.
Maja Obrovac Glišić
Nutritional approach to endometriosis
Maja Obrovac Glišić (Msc in nutrition, Faculty of food technology and biotechnology, University of Zagreb, 2009) owner/CEO in NuFerti d.o.o. and leading nutritionist in the field of reproductive health in Croatia and region. Author of educational courses and books for general population and health practitioners. Her main focus is endometriosis and scar tissue related infertility. She is NFPTA certified teacher with a new book in print, Ovulation – the golden goose of female health.
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Drop by our booth at the expo and reception at the RRM Congress to learn more how to integrate Mira into your practice.
MIRA | Quanovate Tech Inc.
Gold Sponsor of the RRM Congress Evening Reception
Mira is the leading fertility monitor on the North American market. With lab-grade accuracy, it tracks four key hormones (LH, FSH, estrogen, and progesterone metabolites) to help users pinpoint ovulation time, define fertile window, manage hormone imbalances, and observe if they are approaching perimenopause. Mira demonstrates an 84% pregnancy rate and is recognized by multiple media outlets as the most effective solution on the market for people having PCOS and irregular cycles.
Reach out to Mira at partnership@miracare.com for partnership options or to request a discount code for your patients.
Visit our booth at the RRM Congress Expo to learn more.
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RRMCongress Femtech Expo
Leverage efficient, easy to use technology that allows you to streamline your program’s chart management process and focus on what really matters: making an impact on women and couples’ lives through a restorative approach to reproductive medicine and professional fertility awareness education.
Chart Neo, an intuitive online platform that will transform the way you interact with your client or patient charting data. Our promise is to save you time and frustration while improving your client or patient charting experience. We deliver a professional, medical management model approach to fertility awareness charting services.
Learn more our solution at the RRM Congress Femtech Expo.
Livia
RRMCongress Femtech Expo
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Livia is a discreet wearable device, proven to successfully relieve menstrual pain with gentle electrotherapy that interupts menstrual pain signals to safely, effectively and affordably help your patients significantly improve their quality of life.
Drug-free, instantaneous, and clinically proven pain management for patients with dysmenorrhea that’s FDA, CE, and Health Canada approved.
More information: https://mylivia.com/pages/gynecologists
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Visit our booth at the RRM Congress Expo to learn more.
PCCA
RRMCongress Femtech Expo
PCCA is an independent compounding pharmacy’s complete resource for fine chemicals, devices, training and support. PCCA was incorporated in 1981 by a network of pharmacists who recognized the need for customized medications.
PCCA offers:
- Clinical Services
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- Formula Access
- 9,400+ formulas, whenever and wherever you need them
- Exclusive Bases
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- Pharmacy Compounding Education
- PCCA offers pharmacy education, training and support to help you get ahead, and stay there
- Unparalleled quality control and quality assurance for all products
PCCA exists to help our members successfully practice the art and science of pharmacy compounding through a variety of products and services designed especially for their practices.
Methapharm | Geurbet
Silver Sponsor, RRM Congress Breaks
Methapharm is a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on the acquisition, licensing and promotion of branded healthcare products in North America.Methapharm markets its own proprietary products and partners with global companies delivering a comprehensive line of specialty products.Working together with a family of partner companies, Methapharm continues to identify and evaluate opportunities to expand and diversify the company’s portfolio of products.
Drop by our booth at the RRM Congress in Vancouver to learn more about Lipiodol with hysterosalpingography and infertility evaluation.
AOR | Advanced Orthomolecular Research
RRMCongress Femtech Expo
Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR) is a Canadian-based nutritional supplement formulator. Since 1991, AOR’s mission has been to transform scientific research into safe, effective, evidence-based natural health products that enhance people’s health. AOR leads and advances the natural health industry by driving innovation through research collaborations with academic institutions. These partnerships help uncover the science behind key nutrients and botanicals, unlocking their full benefits and applications. AOR is dedicated to creating therapeutic solutions from nature, ensuring that consumers can always trust their products to deliver the right molecule, in the right dose, at the right place, and at the right time.
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Katarzyna Jankowska, MD, PhD.
Andrology & Immunology
Dr. Katarzyna Jankowska is an assistant professor at the Endocrinology Clinic of the Medical Center for Postgraduate Education at the Bielański Hospital in Warsaw.
She is a clinical endocrinologist and andrologist, Immunologist and Consultant in Endocrinology at Bielanski Hospital, Warsaw, Poland
Craig Turczynski, PhD. ALS-P(AAB) (Andrology Laboratory Scientist-Provisional)
Dr. Craig Turczynski completed a B.S. in Animal Science at Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Physiology of Reproduction at Texas A&M University, and a post-doctoral fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the Women’s Research Institute in Wichita, KS. He then became an Assistant Professor of ObGyn at Louisiana State University Medical School-Shreveport, where he developed and directed their clinical hormone, andrology, and IVF laboratories. After 7 years, he left the IVF field due to conflicts with the aggressive use of the technology. Subsequently, he received training in the Creighton Model and the Billings Ovulation Method®. To rekindle his science career, Craig completed the FEMM medical management training, conducted a fellowship in restorative reproductive medicine with Dr. Phil Boyle, and recertified as an andrology laboratory scientist. He believes in the intersection of virtue and science and aligns himself with organizations that seek the root cause of disease and therapeutic cures. Currently, he consults the male spouse of infertility patients on telehealth platforms from My Catholic Doctor and FEMM. His experience performing semen testing and IVF gives him a unique understanding of gamete physiology.
Maria Wolfs, M.D., MHSc, FRCPC.
Dr. Maria Wolfs is a staff endocrinologist at St. Michael’s Hospital and an Associate Professor and Program Director for Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Toronto. Her clinical and research interests are in medical education and endocrine disorders in pregnancy.
Phil Boyle, MB, BCh, NUI, MICGP, MRCGP.
Dr. Boyle is the founder and director of NeoFertility and is a co-founder of the ChartNeo fertility app. He has helped over 3,500 couples achieve successful pregnancies, many after years of infertility, repeated miscarriage, and failed IVF.
Dr. Boyle is a member of the Irish Fertility Society and is currently president of the International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine. He developed NeoFertility in 2016 after 20 years experience with NaPro Technology Fertility treatment.
Jessica Liu, ND.
Merging Naturopathic Medicine with Restorative Pharmacology: Harnessing Drug-Herb Interactions to Restore Fertility
Dr. Jessica Liu, ND, in naturopathic practice since 2006, is the clinical director at Lakeside Natural Health Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, and is the creator of the Creating Vibrant Fertility Patient Program. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and McMaster University. She has advanced training in Bio-identical Hormone Therapy and Pharmacology.
Dr. Liu is also a regular speaker at the Canadian Fertility Show, known for her special interest in unexplained infertility, fertility stress and PTSD.
In 2020, Nora and Jessica co-founded Fertility Continuing Education, an online learning platform for healthcare professionals seeking further training in cycle charting and integrative restorative fertility.
Nora Pope, FCP.
Merging Naturopathic Medicine with Restorative Pharmacology: Harnessing Drug-Herb Interactions to Restore Fertility
Nora Pope, FCP, has been creating, producing, and hosting Continuing Medical Education programs since 2003. She is a Creighton Model FertilityCare Practitioner and practiced naturopathic medicine from 2002-2019. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and McGill University. She completed advanced training in NaProTechnology as a Medical Consultant Intern and has published articles on Cycle Charting in NDNR and Midwifery Today.
In 2020, Nora and Jessica co-founded Fertility Continuing Education, an online learning platform for healthcare professionals seeking further training in cycle charting and integrative restorative fertility.
José Antonio Arraztoa, MD, MSc., FACOG.
A tailored medical approach based in Fertility Charting to handle PCOS patients
Dr. Jose Antonio Arraztoa received his medical degree from the University of Chile. He specialized in obstetrics and gynaecology (CONACEM) and completed a master’s degree in medical sciences, with a focus on reproductive biology, from the University of Chile. Subsequently, he conducted research in reproductive endocrinology at NICHD/NIH (2000-2002) and received medical consultant training at NFP (Creighton University).
Since 1996, he has been a professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Universidad de los Andes, where he has developed his academic career, currently holding the position of Full Professor. He is the founder and current director of the Program for the Care and Study of Fertility (PROCEF) at the Universidad de los Andes. This program provides clinical assistance for Natural Family Planning and restorative reproductive health services, including medical and surgical treatments.
Complementing his clinical work, he completed a master’s degree in health management and has served as Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University. In 2013, he implemented and directed the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service at the nascent Clinic of the Universidad de los Andes. He currently serves as the Deputy Medical Director of the Universidad de los Andes Clinic. Dr. Arraztoa is an associate of the Chilean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where he served as director for two terms, and is a member of ACOG. He also serves on the Board of Directors of IIRRM and on the IIRRM International Advisory Committee. Dr. Arraztoa conducts academic and community talks on topics such as sexuality and couples communication, infertility and endocrinology, and natural methods of fertility recognition.
He has authored and coauthored scientific articles published in reproduction and perinatology. In the area of NFP, his publications also include an efficiency study of the method and a study on the impact of NFP on marital functioning.