Palma de Majorca, Spain
September 19 - September 20, 2003
The social changes characteristic of the second half of the last century have induced a delay in the age for childbearing. As a consequence, as many as 50% of the patients requesting infertility treatment face the problem of reproductive ageing. Although the uterus is involved in this process, the consequences to the ovary, and particularly to the oocyte, are devastating. Since the introduction of in vitro fertilization, we have learned that female germ cell aneuploidy is a common finding accompanying ageing. We also know that this phenomenon is related to the absence of some proteins inducing defective chromosome segregation. As a consequence, some strategies are being developed to overcome this problem. In the meantime, clinicians design strategies to pick-up the effects of age on the reproductive system so as to counsel the patients, and solve the problem of ageing employing ovum donation from younger women. The use of oocyte donation has provided an excellent model to learn about human reproductive pathophysiology. This symposium will analyze the effects of ageing on the reproductive system, the clinical consequences, the diagnostic methods to evaluate the damage induced by age, and the therapeutic alternatives available, both from a basic and clinical aspect.
OBJECTIVES
After the conclusion of this course, the participants will be familiar with:
- The biology of senescence and the problems associated with reproductive ageing.
- The effects of ageing on oocytes and embryos, the consequences and the strategies available to overcome these effects.
- The invasive and non-invasive diagnostic methods to explore the effect of ageing on the reproductive system.
- The different approaches to treat aged women, including ovarian stimulation and oocyte donation.
This program “Reproductive Ageing” has been submitted for accreditation by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).
EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA.
The Italian National Commission for Continuing Medical Education has accredited this Serono Symposia International Foundation event n. 1361 - 65415, entitled “Reproductive Ageing” (Palma de Majorca, Spain, September 19 - 20, 2003) for N.12 (twelve) CME credits.
CME accreditation for the conference “Reproductive Ageing” has been applied for from The Royal College of Physicians, London, UK.
Nurse: This offering of up to 12.5 contact hours is provided by Serono Symposia International, Inc., which is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
SERONO SYMPOSIA International, Inc. IS ACCREDITED AS A PROVIDER OF CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION BY THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER'S COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION.
Successful completion of this program includes filling out an evaluation form. Statements of credit will be mailed to all participants within four weeks of the program date. Serono Symposia USA, Inc., is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 8210.
The American Nurses Association’s accreditation refers to recognition of educational activities only and does not imply approval or endorsement of any product of any company displayed in any form during the presentation of educational activities.