COURSE DESCRIPTION This year marks the 21st anniversary of the New England Fertility Society. Our 2010 conference will take a critical look at several important topics. The program will provide course participants with a review of the current state of knowledge regarding implantation physiology and pathophysiology of implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss. A comprehensive approach to evaluation and management of patients with implantation failure and pregnancy loss will be provided. Participants will also be apprised of evidence supporting a change in previously established infertility treatment paradigm. Other topics of interest to clinicians caring for infertility patients will be discussed including a review of strategies to minimize the risk if HIV transmission, legal aspect of embryo cryopreservation, storage and subsequent disposition and review of strategies for dealing with difficult patients. The conference schedule has an informal interactive format allowing participants ample time to discuss the issues raised in lecture presentations. Two panel discussions will facilitate an exchange of ideas on topics of interest between faculty and audience. A roundtable luncheon will provide opportunity for direct interaction and discussion with faculty on topics related to their conference presentation.Regional research will also be showcased in poster presentations. TARGET AUDIENCE This course is aimed to meet the needs of clinicians, nurses, embryologists, and other professionals with an interest in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, the participants will be able to: - To review the concept of implantation window and discuss current methodology of assessing luteal function
- To discuss implantation physiology and its alteration in disease states such as endometriosis and unexplained infertility
- To review the etiologies of recurrent pregnancy loss and its work-up with a specific focus on genetic testing and its application in IVF treatment
- To describe a new paradigm of treatment in patients with unexplained infertility and its impact on treatment success
- To review HIV disease in reproductive age patients as well as methodologies for minimizing the risk of transmission to partner or offspring
- To provide clinicians with strategies for optimizing interactions with difficult patients
- To review legal challenges in embryo disposition with a particular focus on embryo donation
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