Reproductive Medicine: Infertility Assessment and Assisted Reproduction
Review couple-centred infertility assessment, ovulation induction and assisted reproduction. Explore ultrasound assessment, the IUI and IVF pathways, treatment risks and preimplantation genetic testing.
Overview
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Study time
- 10 hours 39 minutes of material
- Course material
- 4 video lectures - 10 hours 39 minutes of video
- Online access
- 365 days from payment
Course material and format
A self paced video course you can start immediately and watch at your own pace.
4 video lectures
10 hours 39 minutes of viewing
Around 10 hours 39 minutes of study material in total, across 1 module.
This course reviews the anatomical and hormonal foundations of fertility and couple-centred infertility assessment, including ovarian reserve, tubal and uterine factors, and male factor infertility. It covers ovulation induction, individualised ovarian stimulation and monitoring, alongside the IUI and IVF pathways from treatment selection to oocyte retrieval, laboratory processes and embryo transfer. Fertility ultrasound, embryo assessment and preimplantation genetic testing are considered alongside counselling, treatment risks, luteal support and aftercare. The course also introduces fetal medicine, early development, perspectives on personhood and the history of antenatal care.
Infertility assessment requires an understanding of reproductive physiology and the contributions of both partners. This course connects anatomical and endocrine foundations with the evaluation of female, male, combined and unexplained infertility.
The teaching covers ovarian reserve, tubal and uterine assessment, fertility ultrasound and individualised ovarian stimulation. It follows intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilisation from preparation and monitoring through oocyte retrieval, laboratory fertilisation, embryo transfer and follow-up.
The course suits postgraduate medical learners and clinicians seeking a structured introduction to infertility care and assisted reproduction. It also introduces preimplantation genetic testing, embryo assessment and selected foundations of fetal medicine and antenatal care.
This course focuses on structuring couple-centered assessment, comparing treatment approaches and recognizing complications and counselling needs. Procedural teaching reviews oocyte retrieval preparation, technique and difficulties, while emphasizing the importance of supervised training.
Topics covered in this course
- Reproductive anatomy, hormones and the menstrual cycle
- Couple-centred infertility assessment and counselling
- Ovarian reserve, tubal and uterine assessment
- Male infertility assessment and management
- Ovulation induction, ovarian stimulation and monitoring
- Fertility ultrasound
- IUI planning and procedure
- IVF, oocyte retrieval and laboratory processes
- Embryo assessment and transfer
- Treatment risks, luteal support and aftercare
- Preimplantation genetic testing, counselling and ethics
- Fetal medicine, personhood and antenatal care
Learning objectives
- Explain reproductive anatomy and hormonal regulation in relation to ovulation, implantation and fertility.
- Outline couple-centred infertility assessment, including semen analysis, ovarian reserve and tubal and uterine evaluation.
- Compare ovulation induction agents and ovarian stimulation approaches, including individualisation and monitoring.
- Describe the clinical and laboratory stages of IUI, IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
- Recognise treatment complications and outline luteal support, follow-up and counselling considerations.
- Distinguish preimplantation genetic testing categories and explain their limitations and ethical considerations.
Curriculum
4 video lectures - 10 hours 39 minutes of video
Eligibility
- Who this is for
Obstetricians, gynaecologists, general practitioners and fertility doctors who assess couples with infertility or refer patients for assisted reproduction.
- Eligibility & prerequisites
A medical degree with clinical experience in women's health or reproductive medicine. Basic knowledge of reproductive anatomy and physiology is helpful.
Certification
A PMC certificate of completion is issued after all lessons are completed and the final assessment is passed.
Every PMC certificate can be checked on our public verification page.
Fees & Registration
100% of this fee counts towards hands-on training
Register for any PMC hands-on programme within 12 months of paying for this course, and the full amount you paid here will be deducted from your hands-on programme fee.
Prices in USD. Card payment online; bank transfer on request.
Includes 365 days of online access from payment.
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