Update on ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome andrepeated implantation failure20 September 2015 - Geneva, Switzerland

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

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AimThis live educational course will improve specific knowledge inreproductive medicine through a programme divided into twosessions. The first session will focus on managing hyper responders includingmethods to individualize this group of patients, such as newbiomarkers and type of Gonadotropins for controlled ovarianstimulation (COS). All possible strategies to prevent and avoid ovarianhyper stimulation syndrome (OHSS) will be presented.The second session will focus on another important conditionfrequently observed in assisted reproductive technology (ART):repeated implantation failure (RIF). We will explore the definition,treatment, and possible reasons for repeated implantation failure aswell aslook into useful strategies to restrict this condition. This meeting offers an interactive question and answer session whereparticipants and speakers can discuss views. During the Case Studysession, participants will have the opportunity to discuss difficultcases with experts and a final round table discussion will engageattendees in a constructive exchange of ideas.

Learning objectivesBy attending this live educational course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the main causes of OHSS

• Identify the best treatment and choose the correct stimulationprotocol for patients with high risk of developing OHSS

• Understand which factors can influence repeat implantationfailure in ART

• Learn about possible management co-adjuvant treatments for RIF

Target audienceThis live educational course is designed for a small group of 30 seniorphysicians working in assisted reproductive medicine.

AccreditationAn application will be made to the EACCME® for CME accreditation ofthe EXCEMED course “Update on ovarian hyper stimulationsyndrome and repeated implantation failure” to be held on 20September 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland.

EXCEMED adheres to the principles of the Good CME Practice group(gCMEp).

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Scientific secretariatEXCEMED - Excellence in Medical EducationSalita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b - 00187 Rome, Italy

Programme Manager: Francesca CucciollaT +39 06 420413 315 - F +39 06 420413 677E-mail: info@excemed.org

Medical Advisor: Alberto Vaiarelli

EXCEMED is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, Rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Organising secretariatMeridiano Congress InternationalVia Sapri, 6 - 00185 Rome, ItalyCongress Coordinator: Titty AlvinoT +39 06 88 595 310 - F +39 06 88595 234E-mail: titty.alvino@meridiano.it

Scientific organiserRobert FischerHamburg Fertility centreHamburg, Germany

Share your opinion with usWe are always looking for ways to bring our educational activitiesto the next level and meet your needs as a healthcarepractitioner.You will be asked to answer a post-event online survey after thisevent to find out if the experience met your educationalexpectations. Your views also help us tailor future initiatives.

Thank you for taking the time to participate.

Facultymembers

Carlo AlviggiFederico II UniversityNaples, Italy

Frank BroekmansDepartment of Reproductive MedicineUniversity Medical Centre UtrechtUtrecht, The Netherlands

Robert FischerHamburg Fertility centreHamburg, Germany

Roy HomburgHomerton University Hospital NHS Foundation TrustHomerton Fertility CentreLondon, UK

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Scientificprogramme

Scientific programme

Sunday, 20 September 2015

08.45 Opening and Introduction

09.00 L1: Advances in etiology of hyper responders.What do we know? R. Homburg (UK)

09.30 L2: Advances in COS for hyper responder patientsC. Alviggi (Italy)

10.00 L3: Do all hyper responders develop OHSS? How can we identify them?C. Alviggi (Italy)

10.30 Coffee break

11.00 L4: Can we have an “OHSS Free Clinic” at present oronly in the future? Where are we today? R. Homburg (UK)

11.30 Discussion time

12.00 Participants split into two groupsCS: Case studies on L1 and L3

R. Homburg (UK)C. Alviggi (Italy)

13.00 Lunch

Session I

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Legend

L : Lecture; CS : Case Studies : Question time; PD : Panel Discussion;

13.00 Lunch

14.00 L5: Definition and possible reasons for RIF in ART?F. Broekmans (The Netherlands)

14.30 L6: What are the possible strategies to reduce RIF? F. Broekmans (The Netherlands)

15.00 Question time

15.30 PD: Panel discussion on:Should all art cycles be segmented?

16.00 Closing remarks

End of the live educational course

Session II

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General information

VenueThis live educational course will take place at the:

Crowne Plaza HotelAvenue Louis-Casai 75-77Geneva, Switzerland

LanguageThe official language of this live educational course will be English.

Registration fee The registration fee is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . € 130,00.

This fee includes:• Scientific sessions• Coffee break and lunch• Educational materials• Certificate of attendance

For more information on accommodation and registration feeplease contact:

Titty Alvino c/o Meridiano Congress InternationalT +39 06 88 595 310 - F +39 06 88595 234E-mail: titty.alvino@meridiano.it

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