Individualisation of ovarian stimulation and beyond

Precongress Course 9

SIG Reproductive Endocrinology  Special Interest Groups Reproductive Endocrinology


Course coordinators

Ying Cheong (United Kingdom), Christophe Blockeel (Belgium), George Lainas (Greece), Michael Feichtinger (Austria), Dinka Baldani (Croatia)

 

Course type

Advanced

 

Course description

This course aims to cover the topical area of individualisation in ovarian stimulation, from basic physiology to current treatment and beyond. The style would be a mixture of lectures and debates, aiming to encourage active discussion.

 

Target audience

Physicians and scientists in reproductive medicine, nurses

 

Educational needs and expected outcomes
 
There is a need to individualise treatment in ART but there are still knowledge gaps and non consensus in many aspects of treatment. This course aims to address those needs by active participation of delegates in discussion throughout the programme.
 
This course would provide knowledge on individualisation of ovarian stimulation and could cover the following educational needs
  1. Basic ovarian and stimulation physiology
  2. Provide a spectrum of points of view
  3. Covering current and cutting edge technology
  4. Cover areas of controversy

 

Innovative aspects of the course

A broad range of speakers with diverse knowledge and experience to share with delegates. We will cover basics but would also progress to current cutting edge technology.

 

Programme



Monday 01 July 2024

Session 1: The art of planning for the perfect pre-treatment work up
Chairs
Ying C. Cheong, United Kingdom
George Lainas, Greece
09:00 - 09:15
Investigating the microbiome
Shari Mackens, Belgium
09:15 - 09:30
Investigating the endometrium
Nicholas Macklon, United Kingdom
09:30 - 09:45
Discussion
DEBATE: Fat but fit? Is weight loss a necessity before ART
09:45 - 10:00
NO
Georg Griesinger, Germany
10:00 - 10:15
YES
Richard Legro, U.S.A.
10:15 - 10:30
Discussion
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
Session 2: The art of ovarian stimulation (part 1)
Georg Griesinger, Germany
Richard Legro, U.S.A.
11:00 - 11:30
The ideal protocol and dosing regime
Christophe Blockeel, Belgium
11:30 - 11:45
Discussion
11:45 - 12:15
AI and its role in individualisation of ovarian stimulation
Sotirios Saravelos, United Kingdom
12:15 - 12:30
Discussion
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
Session 3: The art of ovarian stimulation (part 2)
Michael Feichtinger, Austria
Christophe Blockeel, Belgium
DEBATE: LH revisited - Is LH really necessary? (Include physiology)
13:30 - 13:45
YES
George Lainas, Greece
13:45 - 14:00
NO
Ying C. Cheong, United Kingdom
14:00 - 14:15
Discussion
14:15 - 14:45
The art of precise ovulation trigger
George Lainas, Greece
14:45 - 15:00
Discussion
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee break
Session 4: The art of supporting the luteal phase
George Lainas, Greece
Christophe Blockeel, Belgium
15:30 - 16:00
In a fresh ovarian stimulation cycle
Ying C. Cheong, United Kingdom
16:00 - 16:15
Discussion
DEBATE: Frozen embryo transfer cycle – natural is the best!
16:15 - 16:30
YES
Michael Feichtinger, Austria
16:30 - 16:45
NO
Nicholas Macklon, United Kingdom
16:45 - 17:00
Discussion