Controlled Ovarian Stimulation: An update on Protocols and Indications

Istanbul, Turkey
May 26, 2005

Serono Symposia International pre-congress course during the World IVF Congress

Assisted reproductive technologies include ovarian stimulation in the majority of the cases. In recent years, experience accumulated in the treatment of infertile couples has led to the individualization of ovarian stimulation protocols. This symposium proposed a review of the different stimulation regimens based on clinical experience. The protocols available in IVF were presented, as well as the specific problem of poor responders and PCO patients. An update on the LH role in ovarian stimulation, luteal phase supplementation and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome was also discussed.

OBJECTIVES

After attending this conference, the participants had an updated knowledge on:

  • Assessment of ovarian reserve
  • The stimulation regimens used in IVF
  • The role of LH in ovarian stimulation
  • Ovarian stimulation strategies in poor responders
  • Ovarian stimulation strategies in IVF and non IVF cycles for PCO
  • The luteal phase supplementation
  • The ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

TARGET AUDIENCE

Clinicians involved in assisted reproduction benefited from the symposium.

 
ACCREDITATION

Serono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org) will submitted this program “Controlled ovarian stimulation: an update on protocols and indications” (Istanbul, Turkey, May 25, 2005) for accreditation by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).

CME accreditation of this program, “Controlled ovarian stimulation: an update on protocols and indications” (Istanbul, Turkey, May 25, 2005) was applied to from the RIZIV, Belgium and from the Italian Ministry of Health.