How many words can my abstract contain?

The abstract must contain a maximum of 250 words.

The 250-word limit excludes:

• The title
• Authors
• Institutions and affiliations

How long can the title be?

The full title of the submission must contain a maximum of 50 words.

The title should be brief, informative and concise.

Special symbols and formatting should be used sparingly.

Which headings should I use?

All abstracts must use the following headings exactly as written:

• Introduction
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusion

Please do not use alternative headings or variations.

What should I include in the introduction?

Briefly describe the background and rationale for the study. Where appropriate, identify the clinical or scientific problem being addressed.

What should I include in the methods?

Describe the study design, participants or data source, relevant procedures, data collection methods and methods of analysis.

What should I include in the results?

Present the key findings of the study, including relevant numerical and/or textual results.

What should I include in the conclusion?

Summarise the main conclusions arising from the findings and, where appropriate, the implications for clinical practice, research or policy.

Do I need to include results?

Yes. Actual results must be included in the submitted abstract.

Please do not state:

“Results will be presented at the meeting.”

The results should provide sufficient information for reviewers to assess the findings of your work.

Can I include figures or tables?

No. Figures and tables are not permitted in the abstract.

Can I include references?

No. References are not permitted in the abstract.

Can I include keywords?

No. Keywords are not permitted in the abstract.

If figures, tables, references or keywords are included, they will be removed before publication in the BJOG online supplement.

What type of abstract can I submit?

This event is accepting standard research abstracts only.

Case reports are not being accepted.