Fertility, hormones, reproductive health and future planning affect women at every stage of life, yet the conversation is still surrounded by myths, silence and anxiety. Together with the expert clinicians at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Specialist Care, we’re creating a safe space where women can learn, ask questions and feel empowered to make informed choices about their bodies and their futures.

Come and join this informative and inspiring event and hear from a panel focused on real conversations around women’s health, where we’ll be discussing:

• What abnormal bleeding actually looks like — and when to seek medical advice

• Why women’s health matters at every age, not just when trying to conceive

• Understanding conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis

• How to recognise symptoms that are often ignored or dismissed

• Finding the right medical support and advocating for yourself

• Managing symptoms in professional and workplace environments

SPEAKERS ON THE PANEL:

Charlotte Henshaw MBE – 4x Paralympian & 11x World Champion

Charlotte is one of the world’s leading Paracanoe athletes and 4 x Paralympian across two different sports.

She is an 11 x Paracanoe World Champion & won 3 golds at the Tokyo 2020 & Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Charlotte began her sporting journey as a Para swimmer – representing Great Britain for over a decade – during which time she competed at 2 Paralympic Games, winning silver at London 2012 and bronze at the Rio 2016 games respectively.

Charlotte has been an athlete mentor working with athletes at the start of their journey to untap their potential using a holistic approach. She has also been a member of the British Paralympic Association’s Athlete Commission for 4 years and has recently been elected by her peers to serve a second 4 year term.

Off the water, Charlotte is passionate about disability inclusion and empowerment and promoting the Paralympic movement and the huge impact it can have on society.

After a 2020 diagnosis of endometriosis, she is also a keen advocate for women’s health issues, working with charities to ensure that the conversation around women’s health issues continues to be at the forefront of the sporting world and beyond.

She is also motivated to improve the profile of smaller sports which don’t necessarily get the coverage afforded to others.

Charlotte was awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Years Honours list for Services to Canoeing.

Salwa Idle – Consultant Gynaecologist

Miss Salwa Idle is a Consultant Gynaecologist with over 15 years’ experience in women’s health and leads the Women’s and Girls’ Health Hub at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. She is known for her warm, thorough, and evidence-based approach to care.

She trained at Barts and The Royal London Hospital, graduating with distinction in 2010, and completed specialist training in London. She also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Engineering with Medical Engineering from Queen Mary University of London, MRCOG (2016), an advanced fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, and accredited training in advanced early pregnancy and acute gynaecological ultrasound from King’s College London.

In private practice, Miss Idle provides expert assessment and treatment for a wide range of gynaecological conditions, with particular expertise in diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive surgery, including advanced gynaecology scanning, outpatient hysteroscopy, and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. Her approach is personalised, ensuring patients feel supported and fully informed.

She is passionate about advancing women’s health and is actively involved in service development, patient safety, clinical governance, and regional service improvement across South East London. She also teaches and mentors doctors in ultrasound and surgical techniques and is valued for her empathy and leadership.

Outside work, Miss Idle enjoys spending time with family and friends, spin cycling, travelling, and exploring different cultures and cuisines.

Ahmed Abdelbar – Consultant Gynaecologist

About Guy’s and St Thomas’ Specialist Care

Guy’s and St Thomas’ provides world-leading gynaecology care and specialists dedicated to supporting women in all aspects of women’s health. We’re incredibly proud to announce a new Modern Woman partnership with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Specialist Care – as part of the launch of their new Women’s Health outpatient gynaecology service at Wimpole Street Consulting Rooms and Diagnostic Centre in the heart of the Harley Street Health District.