Second Announcement IFFS 2007: April 29 – May 03, 2007 International Federation of Fertility Societies XIX World Congress on Fertility & Sterility Section 7 Scientific Programme Trilogies Key to the structure of the programme wil be 19 trilogies. Some wil run concurrently so that delegates wil be able to select
sessions of greatest interest to them. These are topic specific sessions consisting of three successive lectures by
international y recognised experts in the field addressing research, review of what is known on that topic and practice updates.
The fol owing are trilogies that include advances in male infertility, multiple pregnancy epidemic prevention, new treatment
modalities of ART, androgen replacement therapy, menopause and contraception and preservation of ovarian function in young
The fol owing trilogies wil form a major part of the programme
Trilogy Titles Sub-Title Mon: April 30, 2007 Ovulation Induction PGD for Single Gene Disorders
PGD For Selecting HLA Compatible Embryos
Adolescent Gynaecology Mon: April 30, 2007 Menopause and Androgen Replacement
Role Of Androgens In Female Reproductive
Treatment Options In Pre And Post Menopause
Uterine Fibroids – a 21st Century Perspective
Role Of Myomas In ART; An Evidence Based
Stem cells in Reproductive Medicine
Oocyte Differentiation From Embryonic Stem Cel s
Sperm Differentiation From Embryonic Stem Cel s
May 1, 2007 Improvements in ART-Evidence Based Approach Genetic Causes of Premature Ovarian Failure – Clinical Implications
Blepharophimosis/Ptosis/Epicanthus (BPE)
Contraception
New Developments In Delivery And Dosages
May 1, 2007 Consequences of infertility beyond reproduction
Psychological Consequences Of Infertility
The Globalization Of Reproductive Technology
What’s New in ICSI?
Sperm Preparation And Selection For ICSI
Surveil ance report Wed: May 2, 2007 Poor Ovarian Response - An Ongoing Clinical Dilemma Environmental and Toxicology Factors in Infertility
Contaminants Disrupting Reproductive Function?
Environment, Lifestyle And Male Fertility
Impact Of Environmental Estrogens On Human
Progress in PCOS Wed: May 2, 2007 Safety in Infertility Treatments
Ovarian Stimulation – Hyperstimulation And
Is There An Association Between ART And Birth
Developmental And Social Fol ow Up In ART
Female Fertility Preservation
Strategies For Preservation Of Ovarian Function –
Reproductive Medicine and the Global HIV Epidemic
1 HIV/AIDS And Reproduction: Background And
Fertility Management And Results Of HIV Positive
Thur: May 3, 2007 Challenges of Menopause Management
Sex Steroid Effects In The Postmenopausal
Woman - Mood And Memory- Epidemiological
Individualising Therapy In Menopausal Women
Reproductive Surgery Keynote Plenary Addresses There wil be 4 keynote addresses April 30, 2007 Human embryonic stem cells (hESC)- Tuesday: May 1, 2007 Does PGD aneuploidy screening improve ART pregnancy rates? Wednesday: May 2, 2007 HIV/AIDS Care – Doing More With Less Thursday: May 3, 2007 Obesity, famine and reproductive health Proposed Workshops & Courses Saturday April 28, 2007 Hysteroscopy Workshop
Igno Siebert, Kobie van der Merwe, Paul le Roux
We are honoured to host this ful y CME accredited workshop sponsored by Gynaecare and Stortz. A
distinguished international faculty wil address the application of hysteroscopy in modern day gynaecology. Emphasis is placed on
the importance of managing common pathology, possible complications of the procedures and the role of office hysteroscopy in
Sunday April 29, 2007 Laparoscopy Workshop
Paul le Roux, Igno Siebert, Kobie van der Merwe
This laparoscopy workshop, sponsored by Gynaecare and Storz, wil have world experts presenting practical
management based guidelines on issues such as the surgical treatment of endometriosis, endoscopic tubal surgery, ectopic
pregnancy and myomectomy. In addition there wil be presentations on basic surgical techniques and the management of
complications arising during laparoscopy. A panel of international experts wil discuss some of the controversial issues presented
L'organisation d'un centre d'A.M.P
Dans le cadre de la mission d’enseignement que l’IFFS s’est donnée à l’échel e mondiale, la Société Française
d’Etude de la Fertilité est heureuse de proposer un enseignement pré-congrès en français. Il est destiné avant tout à ceux des
pays francophones qui ont pour projet d’instal er un centre de prise en charge de l’infécondité avec les potentialités offertes par
l’assistance médicale à la procréation. Les participants des pays francophones africains seront tout particulièrement les
bienvenus. Ils y trouveront l’ensemble des aspects pratiques qu’il faut dominer pour débuter sur de bonnes bases.
IFFS having the worldwide mission to promote reproductive medicine education, the French Fertility Society is happy to propose a
pre-congress workshop to be held in the French language. It is mainly destined towards French speaking col eagues who have a
project to set up an infertility centre with assisted procreation techniques potential. Participants from African French speaking
countries are particularly welcome. They wil find every practical aspect that need to be addressed in order to start with a good
Menopause Workshop
This ful y CME accredited workshop sponsored by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the
International Menopause Society, the North American Menopause Society, and the South African Menopause Society wil address
the “Contemporary Treatment of the Post-Menopausal Woman” by a distinguished international faculty. Presentations wil cover
topics such as preventative care programs, menopause guidelines, risk reduction of the menopausal patient, treatment of mood
disorders and sexual disturbance. This wil be fol owed by stimulating case presentations and discussions by a panel of
Andrology in Assisted Reproduction
Daniel R Franken, Roelof Menkveld & Thinus Kruger
This workshop provides an in depth look into the modern day concepts concerning the functional qualities of
human sperm with special emphasis on the role of these qualities in the ICSI arena. Emphasis is placed on the importance of
extending and refining the andrologic evaluation in the ICSI era. Questions to be addressed include the necessity of sperm
function tests, patient selection criteria for ICSI, DNA based sperm evaluation and sperm preparation for ICSI.
Ethics of Reproduction
This workshop addresses the current issues in the ethics of reproduction. Emphasis is placed on modern day
concepts, including the moral status of the embryo and embryonic life, reproductive cloning, new genetic technologies, sexuality,
reproduction, contraception, research on embryonic stem cel s and new reproductive technologies and the resource crisis, with
discussions led by international and national experts.
Wildlife Workshop
It is a great honour that the staff of the world renowned Shamwari Game Reserve are hosting this non-
commercial workshop. It has been developed to introduce our delegates and accompanying persons to the splendour of the South
African natural beauty and wildlife. The focus is to prepare those who are planning to extend their stay in our game reserves. It
also offers insights on protection of endangered species and the preservation of the St Lucia Wetlands. It certainly wil be
remembered as a highlight of your South African visit.
ICMART Symposium Date Monday April 30, 2007 National and international reporting on IVF, with a special focus on Africa.
An International Symposium on reporting IVF results, focused on exploring opportunities in Africa, with the objective of promoting
national confidence and international cooperation
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