Webinar: Women’s Health in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
Date: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM (GMT)
Location: Online via Zoom
Free to attend – registration required
Join the Brittle Bone Society for a special webinar focused on Women’s Health in OI, exploring key topics that impact women and girls living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. This informative session will feature three speakers, offering practical advice and support.
Topics & Speakers:
- Period Care and OI
Rosie McAndrew, Occupational Therapist, Sheffield Children’s Hospital
Rosie will explain her plans to carry out a service evaluation and hold a discussion around managing periods and personal care with OI. - Family Life and OI
Joanna Cannon, Brittle Bone Society Trustee
Joanna will explore the realities of pregnancy to family life with OI, including relationships, parenting, and navigating everyday challenges. - Contraception and Pregnancy
Dr. Judith Bubbear, Rheumatologist, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Dr. Bubbear will provide insights into reproductive health, contraception options, and considerations for pregnancy in women with OI.
This event is open to anyone with OI, healthcare professionals, and those interested in learning more about women’s health in the context of Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Register now to secure your place! Click here.
Coming Soon: Women’s Health in OI – Part 2
3rd March 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM | Online via Zoom
Join us for the second webinar in our Women’s Health in OI series, where we’ll explore vital topics for women living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta:
- Menopause and OI – Prof. Jennifer Walsh, Endocrinologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
- Real Lived Experience – Sally Harris, MAB Lay Member
- Cervical Screening and Mammograms – Dr. Judith Bubbear, Rheumatologist, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
This session combines expert advice with personal stories to help you navigate key stages of life with OI.
Registration details coming soon – mark your calendar!