FERTILITY MATTERS - ART, Birth Rates & Endocrine Approaches in Primary Care

Professor Neil Johnson, the Medical Director of Flinders Fertility and a specialist Gynaecologist who also holds a sub-specialty qualification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI), and;

Associate Professor Vasant Shenoy, an Endocrinologist who has a special interest in preconception health and treating fertility-related endocrine issues such as PCOS, premature ovarian failure, diabetes, and thyroid.

We will delve into the significant threats posed by falling birth rates here in SA and explore strategies to reverse this concerning trend. You will gain insights into the challenges of low ovarian reserve, including risk factors, measurement methods, and the pros and cons of AMH testing. The session will also cover the mitigation of low ovarian reserve impacts, comparing the utility of egg freezing with other fertility preservation options. Additionally, you will learn how to interpret hormone results, and reconsider the role of androgens in young males and their relation to male infertility. The event will also address the emotional and financial burdens of infertility as age increases, and provide an update on the latest advances in fertility preservation for those with medical conditions or advancing age. And there is always more....

This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program.

GPEx is an RACGP-Accredited CPD Provider under the RACGP CPD Program.

Host or Publisher GP Partners Australia - GP Obstetric Shared Care Program