Sperm DNA Integrity and Male Health 

This activity provides an update on sperm DNA Integrity/Damage and testing, the relationship between male fertility and health and between sperm DNA damage and health of the offspring and discusses what we can do to improve male health and fertility. Presented by Preben Christensen, PhD, who has been researching sperm quality and reduced fertility since 1996, which in 2006 led to the founding of SPZ Lab – which offers an examination of sperm cell DNA integrity (SDI-testing).

Investigating Endometriosis and PCOS as Diametric Conditions

This webinar explores the concept that endometriosis and PCOS represent opposite outcomes of variation in HPG axis development, with endometriosis linked to low prenatal and postnatal testosterone, while PCOS is associated with high prenatal testosterone. Endometriosis and PCOS could be considered as reflecting maladaptive extremes of female fitness-related adaptations, which has direct implications for therapy and fertility restoration in women with endometriosis or PCOS.

Low Dose Naltrexone & RRM

Naltrexone was first approved to treat opioid addiction. Low-dose naltrexone (LDN), about one-tenth of the dose used for opioid addiction, can provide anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects and appears to be safe with few side effects.

Dr. Phil Boyle who has used low-dose naltrexone (LDN) in his practice for over 20 years in treatment of endometriosis, PMS, polycystic ovarian disease, and miscarriage. This activity covers LDN’s mechanism of action, clinical indications of use, application to reproductive medicine, and some case examples.

October Grand Rounds: Sexual function, female orgasm, and fecundity

Sexual function, female orgasm, and fecundity

Despite its relevance to conception, little research has focused on sexual function in the preconception period. Ms. Julia Bond provides an overview of research from the Pregnancy Study Online, a preconception cohort study that examines the descriptive epidemiology of sexual dysfunction among pregnancy planners. Additionally, she reviews ongoing research efforts to understand the relationship between sexual function and time to pregnancy.

Grand Rounds: Perinatal, obstetrical and neonatal care in Southern Ukraine during war

This presentation examines the impact on the healthcare system in Ukraine, following Russia’s invasion in 2022. From Odessa, Dr. Artyomenko covers the how war can impact different areas of care, and the main factors currently influencing pregnancy, maternity care and labour in Ukraine. From how specialties of maternity hospital work under war conditions to how bomb shelters are used for routine medical care and work, this webinar gives a look at how patients are being cared for in wartime conditions.

Vaginal Microbiome and 4P medicine background for early child health programming

Grand Rounds: Vaginal Microbiome and 4P medicine background for early child health programming

Dr. Volodymyr Artyomenko, MD, PhD, DSc (Med) discusses the vaginal microbiome during a woman’s life and its role in reproductive issues, along with applying 4P medicine applications in solutions for miscarriage, and review early child health programming preconception preparation. Dr. Artyomenko is a professor in the OB/GYN department at Odessa National Medical University and Odessa Maternity Hospital and is joining us online from Ukraine.

Impact of COVID on Fertility charts: A basis of research

What observations and effects could Covid-19 infection or Covid-19 vaccination have on women’s cycles?  What observed menstrual changes are seen in women’s charts during this time, and how long do these persist?  How could further data be collected for further research? View this Grand Rounds to explore early data observing the effects of covid 19, as well as the Covid 19 vaccination, on women’s cycle charts.

May Grand Rounds: Restorative Surgery

Dr. Patrick Yeung reviews the differences between ART/IVF and Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM) and the importance to offer alternatives to IVF to patients.  Current surgical approaches and factors to consider in timing a laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis.

Dr. José Antonio and Dr. Stanford facilitate Q & A following the presentation.