Course Description:
This professional diploma in reproductive medicine is designed to provide intensive and specialized training in the latest advancements in reproductive endocrinology, infertility management, and ART. Participants will engage in interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, case discussions, and practical simulations to enhance their clinical skills. This advanced short course in reproductive medicine offers a comprehensive educational experience tailored for healthcare professionals seeking to excel in the dynamic field of infertility management and ART.

Course Content: 

1. Infertility Evaluation and Diagnosis
2. Fundamentals Reproductive Endocrinology
3. Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
4. Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

1- Infertility Evaluation and Diagnosis:

• Evaluation of the infertile couple (history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic tests).
• Male factor infertility: evaluation and management.
• Ovulatory dysfunction and evaluation.
• Tubal factor infertility and assessment.
• Uterine abnormalities and their impact on fertility.

2- Fundamentals of Reproductive Endocrinology:

• Hormonal Regulation of Reproduction:
  • Detailed mechanisms of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and their roles in reproductive cycles.
  • Discuss pathophysiology and management strategies for ovulatory disorders, male factor infertility, and other endocrine-related infertility issues.
  • Feedback mechanisms involving estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.  

3- Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)

• Principles of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF):
  • Step-by-step procedure from ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer.
  • Laboratory techniques: oocyte retrieval, sperm processing, and embryo culture.
• Advanced Techniques in ART:
  • Pre implantation Genetic Testing (PGT): indications, techniques, and ethical considerations.
  • Techniques of cryopreservation of gametes and embryos: methods and outcomes. (Embryos, oocytes, sperm).

4- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Alternative Therapies

• Indications and Protocols for IUI:
  • Patient selection criteria and ovarian stimulation protocols.
  • Sperm preparation and processing.
  • Timing and technique of insemination.

• Alternative Approaches to ART:
  • Gamete donation and surrogacy: legal and ethical considerations.
  • Natural cycle IVF and minimal stimulation protocols.

5- Address Complex Infertility Challenges:

• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS):
• Prevention, diagnosis, and management strategies.
• Challenges in ART
• Managing poor responders and repeated implantation failure.
• Strategies for optimizing success rates in ART cycles.

Course Methodology:

• Interactive Lectures: Expert-led sessions covering theoretical foundations and clinical applications.
• Hands-on Workshops: Practical simulations on embryo transfer, sperm processing, and IUI techniques.
• Case Discussions: Analyzing real-life infertility cases to develop problem-solving skills.
• Panel Discussions: Engaging with multidisciplinary experts on emerging trends and controversies in reproductive medicine.