Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Elective

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This course provides exposure to basic concepts of diagnosis and management of infertility, and of reproductive endocrinologic disorders of women including hyperandrogenicity and anovulation. OBGYN 720A Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Elective (2.5) This course is designed to introduce third year medical students to the basic evaluation of human infertility, and expose them to current technologies for addressing the problem. Additionally, students will be introduced to clinical reproductive endocrinology in women, including the underlying biochemical and hormonal basis of normal function, and the recognition and management of common disorders. This will include exposure to genetic and clinical research, and the interplay between what are seen as reproductive endocrine disorders and broader human endocrinology. Experiences will include participation in infertility clinics, endocrinology clinics, vaginal ultrasound sessions, and egg retrieval and embryo transfer procedures.