ESHRE Webinar

organised by the ESHRE Special Interest Group Andrology and the Male Reproductive Health Initiative (MRHI)

Type

Advanced

Learning objectives

Participants will learn about the relationship between semen quality and overall long-term health, discussing how semen quality could be an indicator of broader health outcomes and its impact on life expectancy.

Description

The Male Reproductive Health Initiative (MRHI) is a global collaboration dedicated to advancing the science and practice of male reproductive medicine. MRHI pursues its mission by supporting high-quality research in both basic and clinical science, fostering partnerships with professional societies to promote education, and advocating for male reproductive health among stakeholders—including patient support groups, funding agencies, nonprofit organisations, industry, and the public.

Needs assessment process and derived educational needs

The webinar will offer valuable insights into the connection between semen quality and overall health, highlighting how sperm can serve as a key indicator of long-term well-being. It will explore the role of semen analysis in assessing general health, its potential impact on life expectancy, and how it may provide early warnings of underlying health conditions. Together, these presentations aim to raise awareness of the importance of male reproductive health and its far-reaching implications for overall wellness, encouraging a broader approach to health monitoring.

Expected educational outcomes

• The connection between semen quality and overall health
• How semen quality could be an indicator of broader health outcomes

Target audience

MAR practitioners; including gynaecologists, biologists, reproductive geneticists, researchers in human reproduction, andrologists, urologists

Programme

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Practicalities

Participants will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to access the webinar (Zoom). Participants can obtain a certificate of attendance after watching the webinar on the eCampus platform. The recording will become available on the eCampus platform after the webinar took place. There will only be 500 places available to follow live.