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Ovarian stimulation & fertility preservation: cutting-edge approaches for future reproduction

Precongress Course 5


SIG Fertility Preservation SIG Reproductive Endocrinology Special Interest Group Fertility Preservation and Reproductive Endocrinology

Course coordinators:

Isabelle Demeestere (Belgium), Christophe Blockeel (Belgium), Ying Cheong  (United Kingdom), Christos Venetis (Greece), Antonio La Marca (Italy) Alexander Freis (Germany) Biljana Popovic-Todorovic (Serbia), Stine Gry Kristensen (Denmark) Michael Grynberg (France) Claudia Massarotti (Italy), Rod Mitchell (United Kingdom), Aurélie Rives-Feraille (France)

Course type
Advanced

Course description
This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges in managing future reproduction in the context of declining fertility rates and the growing demands for fertility preservation in both benign and oncological conditions. Through case-based discussions, participants will explore the most effective approaches to offering egg freezing and ART in complex clinical scenarios. Implications of using frozen gametes and discussing emerging alternative strategies in reproductive medicine will also be addressed.

Educational needs and expected outcomes 

This course explores:

  • Both clinical and ethical dimensions essential for providing optimal reproductive health care in the context of fertility preservation
  • Basic knowledge of ovarian physiology and stimulation protocols
  • Active participation is encouraged throughout the program, especially during case report discussions, to foster collaborative learning and critical thinking


By the end of the course, participants will have:

  • Developed a solid understanding of ovarian stimulation approaches and endocrinological impacts in specific benign and oncological conditions, grounded in evidence-based practice and expert opinion
  • Acquired deeper knowledge of the current challenges related to ovarian aging and fertility decline
  • Obtain new perspectives to enhance patient counselling.


Innovative aspects of the course
The innovative aspect of this course lies in its transdisciplinary approach, incorporating societal and ethical considerations, endocrinological issues, and practical fertility preservation challenges, explored through clinical case discussions.


Target audience
Healthcare professionals, including endocrinologist, fertility preservation specialists, gynaecologists, reproductive health specialists, as well as psychologist, nurses and scientists in reproductive medicine

 

Programme



Sunday 05 July 2026

Session 1: Big ben is ticking: the problem of the fertility decline
Chairs
Chairperson to be announced
Chairperson to be announced
09:00 - 09:25
A world without children
Speaker to be announced
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A
09:30 - 09:55
LET’S PROCREATE! The impact of ovarian ageing
Christos Venetis, Greece
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A
10:00 - 10:25
The influence of socia media – conveying the message to the public
Lucky Sekhon, U.S.A.
10:25 - 10:30
Q&A
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
Session 2: Fertility preservation in non-oncological conditions
Chairperson to be announced
Chairperson to be announced
11:00 - 11:25
Should fertility preservation be offered to all women with low AMH?
Taghride Dahhan, The Netherlands
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A
11:30 - 11:55
Endometriosis and fertility preservation: rationale, reality, and ART strategies
Pietro Santulli, France
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A
12:00 - 12:30
CASES from daily clinic
Speaker to be announced
Speaker to be announced
Speaker to be announced
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
Session 3: Fertility preservation and ART in oncological conditions
Chairperson to be announced
Chairperson to be announced
13:30 - 13:55
In breast cancer
Claudia Massarotti, Italy
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A
14:00 - 14:25
In ovarian tumors
Michaël Grynberg, France
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A
14:30 - 15:00
Chairperson to be announced
14:30 - 15:00
Chairperson to be announced
14:30 - 15:00
Chairperson to be announced
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee break
Session 4: Frozen today, pregnant tomorrow (future ready): reproductive endocrinology after fertility preservation
Chairperson to be announced
Chairperson to be announced
15:30 - 15:50
Reproductive function and ART after ovarian tissue transplantation
Kirsten Louise Tryde Macklon, Denmark
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A
16:00 - 16:25
Ovarian ageing and stimulation
Alexander Freis, Norway
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A
16:30 - 16:55
Ovarian rejuvenation instead of preservation: can we reverse the clock?
Yacoub Khalaf, United Kingdom
16:55 - 17:00
Q & A and closure