IBSA Advances Meeting 2025: Knowledge, Experience and Purpose

On Friday, 7 November, the IBSA Advances Meeting 2025 was held at Espacio MEEU in Madrid, marking the first time in the history of IBSA Iberia that the fields of fertility and musculoskeletal medicine were brought together in a single event.

Over 300 specialists in gynaecology, reproductive medicine, traumatology, sports medicine, rehabilitation and pain management gathered to discuss the latest developments in their respective areas. In addition, IBSA Iberia created a shared space between the two therapeutic areas with a session dedicated to the comprehensive assessment of the female athlete. The day was characterised by scientific exchange, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to innovation in the service of patient wellbeing.

A 360º PERSPECTIVE ON THE FEMALE ATHLETE

Dr Eva Ferrer, specialist in Physical Education and Sports Medicine, and Dr Rebecca Beguería, gynaecologist specialising in assisted reproduction, opened the event with the presentation “Comprehensive Assessment of the Female Athlete”.
The session highlighted key insights into how the menstrual cycle can influence the occurrence of certain musculoskeletal injuries and impact physical performance. The presentation also included a patient testimony and the participation of Tania Tejeira, a lawyer specialising in civil litigation and sports law.

TOWARDS MORE PERSONALISED ASSISTED REPRODUCTION TREATMENTS

The fertility session emphasised the importance of personalised approaches in reproductive medicine. Topics included optimisation of ovarian stimulation in women with weight-related conditions and treatment options for patients with obesity. The potential of the microbiome as a biomarker for reproductive success was also presented, along with strategies for endometrial preparation in frozen embryo transfer cycles. All sessions included discussion panels, promoting the exchange of experiences and critical appraisal of the clinical evidence.

ADVANCES IN SPORTS MEDICINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES

The osteoarticular session focused on the diagnosis and treatment of muscle, tendon and ligament injuries, examining whether approaches should differ between men and women. The day continued with discussions on personalised and precision medicine, exploring the use of hyaluronic acid, biological treatments, and “omics” technologies to tailor therapies to each patient. Discussion panels allowed the exploration of complex cases and strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration.

IBSA’S COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION

At IBSA, innovation remains one of our strategic pillars, and events such as the IBSA Advances Meeting 2025 reflect our dedication to fostering knowledge exchange and multidisciplinary collaboration. Bringing together experts in fertility and musculoskeletal medicine provides an opportunity to explore new strategies, share scientific advances, and lay the foundations for future solutions that enhance patient care and quality of life.

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