Genetic testing, the application of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

The purpose is to discuss principles of management including guidance and support to the couple trying to conceive a pregnancy. Taking appropriate History, examination and required basic Investigations ( male and female) to reach an appropriate diagnosis and then manage the condition leading to inability to conceive. Session also involves discussion on diagnosis and management of PCOS, which is a common cause of anovulation and female infertility. At the end, there is some update on various types of assisted reproduction treatments (ART) available and various indications to offer ART options.

This course is designed for medical professionals wishing to know more about egg freezing, including the development of egg freezing techniques and how egg freezing is used in fertility treatment.

The lecture will encompass the definition, presentation, diagnosis and management of premature ovarian insufficiency. Management will encompass both short-term symptoms (hot flushes, vaginal dryness, mood swings) and long-term complications (osteoporosis and premature cardiovascular disease). The options for fertility treatment will be covered. Reference will be made to current national (NICE) and European (ESHRE) guidelines.

This course is designed for medical professionals wishing to know more about male infertility. It offers the learner an opportunity to understand the basics of male-factor infertility directly from the experts and will end with a Q&A session.

This course is designed for medical professionals who wish to understand more about PCOS and clinical approaches to investigating and treating the condition. The CRGH has several highly experienced fertility specialists with expertise in this field. This course offers the learner an opportunity to understand the basics of PCOS directly from the experts. Research and case studies will be reviewed and discussed. The learner will have an opportunity to ask questions and share best practice.

This course is designed for medical professionals who wish to understand more about the reasons behind Recurrent Miscarriage and clinical approaches to investigating and treating the condition. It offers the learner an opportunity to understand the basics of Recurrent Miscarriage and research and case studies will be reviewed and discussed.

An introduction to social egg freezing. Social Egg Freezing is more popular than ever in the UK. This session explores the motivations, techniques, success rates and risks of social egg freezing.

Conditions that affects the normality of the female pelvis could affect the chances of conceiving or jeopardise the possibility of a successful live birth. This seminar aims at raising awareness of surgical conditions that affect fertility, awareness of correctable surgical conditions, and present evidence for or against surgical treatments to enhance chances of conception.

This course is designed for medical professionals wishing to know more about the impact of thyroid disorders on fertility and early pregnancy. Looking at the abnormalities in thyroid function, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, can have an adverse effect on reproductive health and result in reduced rates of conception, increased early pregnancy loss, and adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes

As a result of rapid developments in genomic technology genetic testing is now becoming a common part of many medical specialties Within the fertility arena these have a variety of applications that will be reviewed in this session The two main categories of tests are those which are offered to couple themselves and those that are applied to the embryo

We will review the ultrasound diagnosis of causes of female infertility. We will then examine how information on an ultrasound scan report can be used to formulate a treatment plan for an infertile couple.