New insights in Poor responder and PCOS patients - Reproductive ...

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
New insights in Poor responder
and PCOS patients:
a personalized approach
Dubai, UAE - November 29-30, 2012

Aim of the course
The course offers an overview on two important aspects of reproductive
medicine: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and poor ovarian response
(POR). Both these conditions have a high impact on daily practice and
represent a challenge for reproductive physicians. This meeting is
dedicated to providing new insights on these topics, with an interactive
program where each lecture is followed by specific cases studies and
working groups in order to provide participants with both up-to-date
knowledge and the possibility to share their experiences each other’s
and with the speakers.
Learning objectives
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Identify current evidence-based recommendation to achieve the best
management in PCOS and POR patients
• Tailoring the best protocol for patients undergoing ART
• Minimize the risks of OHSS in PCOS patients undergoing ART
Target audience
This program is designed for clinicians working in assisted reproductive
medicine, who want to acquire up-to date information for improving their
current clinical practice.
Accreditation
An application has been made to the EACCME ® for CME accreditation of
the Serono Symposia International Foundation course “New insights in
Poor responder and PCOS patients: a personalized approach” on
November 29-30, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
All Serono Symposia International Foundation programmes are organized solely to
promote the exchange and dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms
of promotional activities are permitted. All Serono Symposia International Foundation
programmes are made possible thanks to the unrestricted Educational grants received
from: Arseus Medical, Besins Healthcare, Celgene, Centre d’Esclerosi Multiple de
Catalunya (Vall d'Hebron University Hospital), ComtecMed, Congrex, Croissance Conseil,
Cryo-Save, Datanalysis, Dos33, Esaote, European Society of Endocrinology, Ferring,
Fondazione Humanitas, Fundación IVI, GE Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals,
IPSEN, Johnson & Johnson Medical, ISFP International Society for Fertility Preservation,
ISMH International Society of Men’s Health, K.I.T.E., Karl Storz, Lumenis, Merck Serono
Group, PregLem, Richard Wolf Endoscopie, Sanofi-Aventis, Stallergenes, Stopler, Teva
Pharma, Toshiba Medical Systems, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), University of
Catania.
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Scientific organizer
Robert Fischer
Fertility Centre Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Scientific secretariat
Serono Symposia International Foundation
Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b
00187 Rome, Italy
Project Manager: Chloé Xilinas
Tel.: +39 (0)6 420 413 505
Fax: +39 (0)6 420 413 677
E-mail: info@seronosymposia.org
Medical Advisor: Angelo Marino
Serono Symposia International Foundation
is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in
14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Organizing secretariat
Splendid Travel & Tourism LLC
Dubai Office
P.O Box: 35887 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Shop No: M -02, Port Saeed Building, Deira
Tel: +971 4 2999464
Fax: +971 4 299 9475
Contact: Christine Bahgat
E-mail: christine@splendid-travel.com
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List of
faculty
members

Robert Fischer
Fertility Centre Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Antonio La Marca
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Modena, Italy
Sesh Kamal Sunkara
Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation Trust
King's College London
London, UK
Basil C. Tarlatzis
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
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Scientific
programme

Scientific programme
November 29-30, 2012
Thursday - November 29
18.20 Registration
18.50 Serono Symposia International Foundation (SSIF)
welcome
R. Fischer, Germany
Session I
New insights on etiology and diagnosis of PCOS
Chairmen: R. Fisher, Germany - A. La Marca, Italy
9.00 L1: Genetic origins and pathogenesis of PCOS
S.K. Sunkara, UK
09.30 L2: Diagnostic criteria for PCOS: is it time for
reconsideration?
B. Tarlatzis, Greece
10.00 L3: Antimüllerian hormone and prediction of ovarian
function in PCOS patients.
A. La Marca, Italy
10.30 L4: Metabolic disorders in PCOS patients
B. Tarlatzis, Greece
11.00 Coffee break
11.30 WG1: Case studies on “Focus on diagnostic criteria and
lifestyle modifications for PCOS patients”
S.K. Sunkara - B. Tarlatzis
12.30 Discussion on WG1
S.K. Sunkara - B. Tarlatzis
13.00 Lunch
Legend: L : Lecture; WG : Working Group;
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Session II
New insights on management and treatment of PCOS
Chairmen: R. Fisher, Germany - S.K. Sunkara UK
14.00 L5: Treatments for ovulation induction in PCOS patients
A. La Marca, Italy
14.30 L6: PCOS patients undergoing IVF. Which protocol for
improving the outcome and minimizing OHSS
risks?
B. Tarlatzis, Greece
15.00 Coffee break
15.30 WG2: Case studies on “Focus on the different treatment
strategies (success rates, complications, risks, is it
possible to reach for a consensus?”
A. La Marca - B. Tarlatzis
16.30 Discussion on WG2
A. La Marca - B. Tarlatzis
17.00 End of the day
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Friday - November 30
Session III
Management of Poor Ovarian Response (POR)
Chairmen: R. Fisher, Germany - B. Tarlatzis, Greece
9.00 L7: Diagnostic criteria for POR: limits and advantages
A. La Marca, Italy
09.30 L8: Stimulation protocols for maximizing the success
rates in poor responders
S.K. Sunkara, UK
10.00 L9: Is rLH useful in the treatment of poor responder
patients?
S.K. Sunkara, UK
10.30 Coffee break
11.00 WG3: Case studies on “Management of poor responder
patients”
A. La Marca - S.K. Sunkara
12.00 Discussion on WG3
A. La Marca - S.K. Sunkara
12.30 Concluding remarks
R. Fischer, Germany
12.40 End of the meeting and Lunch
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General information
Venue
The course will take place at the:
Towers Rotana Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road
PO Box 30430
Dubai, U.A.E.
Language
The official language of the course will be English.
Registration fee
The registration fee is AED 500.
This fee includes:
• Course sessions
• Course coffee breaks, luncheon
• Course material
• Certificate of attendance
If you require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or special
dietary requirements, please, contact us at info@seronosymposia.org.
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New insights in Poor responder and PCOS patients:
a personalized approach
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - November 29 - 30, 2012
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