Course description

Course type

Advanced

Course description

An update of current knowledge and latest developments in the pathophysiology of endometriosis-related infertility and pain, with consideration of surgical approaches to improve fertility and alleviate pain, the indication for ART in endometriosis, and strategies for fertility preservation in endometriosis patients.

Target audience

Clinicians, surgeons and practice managers

Educational needs and expected educational outcomes

• Mechanisms of endometriosis-associated infertility
• Surgery and its impact on ovarian reserve
• Strategies for alleviation of pain and infertility treatment in endometriosis
• Ovarian stimulation protocols in endometriosis-associated infertility
• Fertility preservation strategies in endometriosis patients

At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:

1. Appraise the effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery and other approaches for the treatment of endometriosis-associated infertility and pain
2. Select which patients will benefit from surgery or ART to achieve pregnancy
3. Improve the reproductive performance of patients undergoing ART
4. What fertility preservation strategies should be applied to these patients

Innovative aspects of the course

• Surgery for peritoneal endometriosis, endometriotic cysts and deep-infiltrating endometriosis: indications and results
• Impact of endometrioma on AMH: myth or reality?
• Surgery and AMH: strategies to reduce its impact
• Strategies for fertility preservation in endometriosis patients

Educational methods

• Lectures
• Discussions

Language

The official language of the course is English.