Educate - Engage - Empower
Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach The Science
Educate - Engage - Empower
Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach The Science
To maximize your learning experience at the conference, FACTS is offering preconference opportunities designed to enhance your knowledge in restorative reproductive medicine and fertility awareness-based methods.
Preconference Discount! Receive a 15% discount on a preconference workshop when you purchase the preconference along with a main conference registration.
Foundational FACTS for Fertility and Whole Body Health is a compilation of lessons selected from the FACTS CME course to serve as an introduction to the 2026 FACTS Virtual Conference, FACTS for Restoring Reproductive & Whole Body Health.
Through online lectures and readings, this course will provide foundational knowledge in modern medical approaches to restorative reproductive medicine (RRM), various fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs), and how they are used in the management of women’s health conditions. In this course, participants will learn about the medical protocols that are utilized in NaPro Technology, FEMM and NeoFertility.
Bring the power of Body Literacy and Cycle Tracking to your Federally-Qualified Health Center, Pregnancy Center, or private practice by attending this innovative Preconference. Discover ways to remove barriers and increase access to sharing the most basic knowledge of the female body, empowering your patients toward healthier lifestyles, informed consent, and protected futures.
CEU credits available (application pending)
NeoFertility equips medical professionals with the tools, training, and technology to confidently practice Restorative Reproductive Medicine. In this workshop, you will learn the foundations of RRM medicine, diagnostic and treatment protocols for hormonal and cycle-related conditions, the psychology of conception and patient relationships, Chart Neo app integration for data-driven patient care, and case studies and outcome-based implementation.
CME credits available (application pending)
Ginny Noce helps women uncover the root causes of symptoms like painful periods, acne, fatigue, and infertility through personalized nutrition, cycling charting, advanced lab testing, and restorative reproductive medicine. This workshop will focus on metabolic health and insulin resistance, thyroid and nutrient deficiencies, and how the gut influences hormones and reproductive health. She will show how to support each of these areas with nutrition.
CME credits available (application pending).
Teresa Kenney
Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: Emerging Perspectives Across the Reproductive Lifespan
Teresa Kenney is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in women’s healthcare. She earned her certification from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing and began her career in 2000 at the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction, where she became a medical consultant in NaProTechnology under the direction of Dr. Thomas Hilgers.
After two decades at the Institute, Teresa transitioned to Sancta Familia Medical in Omaha in 2019, where she continues to provide full-time, comprehensive women’s healthcare. She is a member of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals and serves as an active member of FACTS about Fertility, teaching medical students biweekly through case studies that emphasize restorative reproductive medicine and NaProTechnology.
In August 2020, Teresa co-founded The Hormone Genius Podcast with Jamie Rathjen, a platform dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering women to understand and embrace their hormonal health. In just five years, the podcast has reached over 800,000 listeners worldwide.
Teresa is deeply passionate about helping women recognize the beauty and complexity of their bodies, encouraging them to become advocates for their own health and well-being. She is also the author of The Happy Girl’s Guide to Being Whole, available through Lumen Press and Amazon.
Dr. Paul Hruz
From Delay to Diagnosis: Understanding Female Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Paul W. Hruz, M.D. Ph.D. is an academic pediatric endocrinologist and tenured physician scientist with faculty appointments in both Pediatrics and Cellular Biology and Physiology. He received his MD and PhD degrees from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Washington in Seattle and fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology at Washington University in St Louis.
Dr. Hruz has over 25 years of clinical experience in caring for children with disorders of sexual development puberty. He has authored over 65 peer-reviewed manuscripts, scientific reviews and book chapters. Most importantly, together with his wife Anne, he has raised his five children in St Louis.
Dr. Monica Minjeur
Adrenal Health: Improving the Stress–Hormone Connection to Restore Cycle Health
Dr. Monica Minjeur is the founder and CEO of Radiant Clinic in Cedar Rapids, IA and also provides telehealth services to multiple different states across the USA. The mission of Radiant Clinic is to restore natural menstrual cycles to improve health and promote fertility.
Dr. Minjeur is also the host of the “Cycle Wisdom” podcast. As a restorative reproductive medicine physician, she specializes in testing and treatment for irregular or painful periods, PCOS, recurrent miscarriages, infertility, postpartum depression, PMS/PMDD and other gynecological conditions. She is the US Director of Communications and Development for the International Institute of Restorative Reproductive Medicine and also is on the board of NeoFertility USA.
She has completed medical training in NeoFertility, NaPro Technology, and FEMM. Dr. Minjeur is passionate about providing education for using fertility awareness methods to get to the underlying causes of menstrual-related concerns and improve the health of the women & couples she serves.
Dr. Kathleen Carlson
Topic: Evaluation and Treatment of Tubal Factor Infertility
Dr. Kathleen Carlson is a compassionate Obstetrician, Gynecologist, and NaProTECHNOLOGY™ surgeon, dedicated to providing personalized, restorative reproductive care. She graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines before attending medical school at the University of Virginia where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and Gold Humanism medical honor societies. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Maine Medical Center, followed by a specialized fellowship in medical and surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY™ at the Saint Paul VI Institute.
Dr. Carlson focuses on identifying and addressing underlying reproductive health issues, empowering women with tailored solutions to enhance both fertility and overall wellness. Her areas of expertise include infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, hormonal imbalances, and abnormal bleeding. Dr. Carlson utilizes the DaVinci robotic surgery platform and CO2 laser to perform advanced gynecologic procedures, including complete excision of endometriosis with pelvioplasty (repair of pelvic tissue), ovarian wedge resections, uterine fibroid excision, cesarean scar defect (isthomocele), and fallopian tube repair.
Dr. Helen Ejiogu
Topic: PCOS and ovarian wedge resection
Dr. Helen Ejiogu is an obstetrician-gynecologist and a medical and surgical specialist in NaProTECHNOLOGY. She received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, in East Lansing, MI, and completed a fellowship at the Saint Paul VI Institute in Omaha, Nebraska. She is currently the only surgeon in Illinois with this specialty training.
Dr. Patrick Yeung
The Role of Surgery in Endometriosis
Patrick Yeung Jr. MD is a Fellowship-Trained Obstetrician-Gynecologist, and founder of RESTORE Center for Endometriosis LLC, which offers root cause treatment for pain and fertility. He is an Adjunct Professor at Saint Louis University. Dr. Yeung has dedicated his career to helping women with endometriosis, for over 15 years and over 4,000 surgeries. Dr. Yeung specializes in the optimal laser excision (LAPEX) of endometriosis, combined with the best strategies for adhesion prevention. Dr. Yeung has authored multiple landmark, peer-reviewed publications, including a landmark culmination manuscript showing a very low rate of repeat surgery in 10 years, demonstrating the possibility of one-and-done surgery for endometriosis. He has been invited to speak nationally and internationally, and has been voted one of Best Doctors annually since 2013.
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Researchers, clinicians, and educators will showcase their innovative work in fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and restorative reproductive medicine (RRM).
Continue the conversation on Friday night, April 10th, with group dinners out with our speakers! Each speaker accompanies a group of conference attendees to a local restaurant for networking and socialization.
Registration for Friday night dinners will be sent as we approach the conference date.
Dr. Joseph Davis
Sip on wine while spending time with Dr. Joseph Davis, director of FACTS FIRM Fellowship, and hearing about his journey to FABMs and RRM.
Sarah Hill, PhD
Topic: Hormones affect on the brain
Dr. Sarah E. Hill is an award-winning research psychologist with 100+ research publications to her name. Sarah’s groundbreaking research has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, The Economist, and on television shows like Good Morning and The Today Show.
Sarah is a thought-leader in the area of women’s hormones and is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and media expert. In addition to running her research lab in the psychology department at TCU, Sarah serves on the scientific advisory boards for women’s health companies like 28 Wellness and Flo Health.
Sarah has also authored two groundbreaking books that uncover the hidden truths about women’s sex hormones, THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BIRTH CONTROL and THE PERIOD BRAIN.
Jamie Rathjen, Owner & Founder of the Fiat Institute
Topic: Accompaniment & Community: Transforming Women’s Mental Health Through Coaching and Connection
Jamie Rathjen, MA, FCP is a community health professional, FertilityCare Practitioner, and women’s health educator specializing in fertility awareness-based methods and hormone health.
She is the founder and owner of the Fiat Institute, a professional training and certification program for hormone coaches, the founder and former director of Guiding Star Cedar Valley, and the co-founder and co-host of the Hormone Genius Podcast.
Her graduate research examined barriers faced by medical professionals in educating female patients about fertility awareness methods, highlighting critical gaps between evidence-based science and clinical implementation.
Jamie’s work integrates research, clinical insight, and education with a clear cultural aim: to restore trust in the female body, elevate the menstrual cycle as a vital sign of health, and equip women—and those who serve them—with the knowledge to support authentic, whole healing.
Tracy Donegan
Topic: Mindfulness and Infertility Related Stress
Dr. Annevay Conlee
Topic: Informed Decision Making in Women’s Healthcare
Family Medicine with Obstetrics Physician | Vice President, Women’s Service Line, OSF HealthCare
Dr. Annevay Conlee is a board-certified Family Medicine with Obstetrics physician dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for women and families. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois in 2009 and completed her residency in Family Medicine with advanced surgical obstetrics training in 2012. During residency, Dr. Conlee also completed Medical Consultant training and has been practicing in Galesburg, Illinois since 2012.
In her current role as Vice President of the Women’s Service Line at OSF HealthCare, Dr. Conlee leads initiatives to enhance women’s health services across the organization, integrating clinical excellence with patient-centered innovation.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Conlee and her husband, Greg, have been married for 21 years and are proud parents of six children. Their family includes Vincent, a junior at Texas A&M University studying computer science; Emily, a high school senior; Joshua, a freshman; Declan, a sixth grader; Zac, a fourth grader; and Luke, a first grader.
Dr. Conlee enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Stay tuned for our list of breakout speakers!
Join us for a discussion on practice models to deliver RRM care.
Breakout sessions will run 30-45 minutes, and are scheduled for Saturday afternoon, April 11th.
We invite researchers, clinicians, and educators to submit poster abstracts showcasing innovative work in fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and restorative reproductive medicine, from novel teaching approaches to cutting-edge technology applications.
Explore our range of sponsor and exhibitor opportunities that allow organizations and individuals to support and collaborate in this exciting event!
Scholarships are currently available for you to attend the 2026 annual conference!
Each scholarship covers the cost of the conference fee, hotel, and meals provided at the conference. You may choose to apply for one or both days.
Please note, you may invite a friend or family member to make a tax-deductible gift to our scholarship fund on your behalf on our Donate page. Options Include:
Scholarship awards will be announced on or before February 15, 2026.
Pending: Application for AAFP CME credit for the live conference attendees.
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Group rates are available for the following dates:
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To register for this in-person event, select your conference choices below. For any questions, please contact us at conference@FACTSaboutFertility.org.
| Name | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| ONE Day Conference Registration – Medical Professionals | Original price was: $400.00.$350.00Current price is: $350.00. | |
| ONE Day Conference Registration – Fertility Educators, Residents, and Patients | Original price was: $250.00.$200.00Current price is: $200.00. | |
| ONE Day Conference Registration – Students | Original price was: $90.00.$75.00Current price is: $75.00. |
| Name | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| TWO Day Conference Registration – Medical Professionals | Original price was: $700.00.$550.00Current price is: $550.00. | |
| TWO Day Conference Registration – Fertility Educators, Residents, and Patients | Original price was: $400.00.$350.00Current price is: $350.00. | |
| TWO Day Conference Registration – Students | Original price was: $150.00.$125.00Current price is: $125.00. |
If you would like to purchase CME credit for this conference, add CME to your cart.
| Name | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| CME Credit | $100.00 |
| Name | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Online Preconference – Medical Professionals | $300.00 | |
| Online Preconference – Resident/General | $250.00 | |
| Online Preconference – Student | $200.00 | |
| Preconference Workshop (In-person ONLY on Thursday, April 9th) – Elevate – Elevate | Original price was: $350.00.$300.00Current price is: $300.00. | |
| Preconference Workshop (In-person ONLY on Thursday, April 9th) – Elevate – Group registration | $0.00 | |
| Preconference Workshop (In-person ONLY on Thursday, April 9th) – NeoFertility | Original price was: $400.00.$350.00Current price is: $350.00. | |
| Preconference Workshop (In-person ONLY on Thursday, April 9th) – The Women’s Health RN | Original price was: $200.00.$150.00Current price is: $150.00. |
Please indicate below if you would like to support a student to attend the conference. Each scholarship includes the conference fee, meals, and hotel accommodations. If you are donating to support a specific student (a) please enter their name at the checkout.
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