ESHRE Webinar

organised by the ESHRE Special Interest Groups Reproductive Surgery and Endometriosis and Endometrial Disorders

Type

Advanced

Learning objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Understand the pathophysiology and classification of uterine fibroids
• Recognise the mechanisms by which uterine fibroids impair fertility 
• Evaluate current management strategies for fibroid-related infertility 
• Assess the role, indications, and limitations of pharmacological treatment options in women of reproductive age

Course description

This advanced webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of uterine fibroids in women of reproductive age, with a particular focus on fertility implications and pharmacological management. The programme features contributions from internationally recognised leaders in reproductive medicine and reproductive surgery, offering a high-level, evidence-based perspective on fibroid-related infertility. Topics covered, will include epidemiology, classification, mechanisms of infertility, current clinical management strategies, and pharmacological treatment options, with a strong emphasis on fertility preservation and best clinical practice.

Target audience

Reproductive medicine specialists, gynaecologists and reproductive surgeons, fertility specialists, clinicians involved in infertility management, researchers and trainees in reproductive medicine

Needs assessment

The needs assessment was based on identified knowledge gaps in clinical practice, recent advances in medical treatment options for uterine fibroids, and feedback from SIG Reproductive Surgery and SIG Endometriosis and Endometrial Disorders members. It was clear that there is a growing demand for up-to-date, evidence-based guidance on non-surgical and fertility-preserving management strategies for fibroids in women wishing to conceive.

Derived educational needs include:

• Updated understanding of fibroid-related infertility mechanisms
• Clear guidance on pharmacological treatment indications 
• Integration of medical management into fertility care pathways

Expected educational outcomes

Participants are expected to:

• Acquire advanced knowledge of uterine fibroid pathophysiology 
• Improve clinical decision-making regarding fertility-preserving treatments
• Critically appraise pharmacological therapies for fibroids 
• Integrate current evidence into daily reproductive medicine practice

Programme

Please note that times are shown in Central European Summer Time (CEST) 

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.