PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

New insights in Poor responderand PCOS patients: a personalized approachDubai, UAE - November 29-30, 2012

Aim of the courseThe course offers an overview on two important aspects of reproductivemedicine: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and poor ovarian response(POR). Both these conditions have a high impact on daily practice andrepresent a challenge for reproductive physicians. This meeting isdedicated to providing new insights on these topics, with an interactiveprogram where each lecture is followed by specific cases studies andworking groups in order to provide participants with both up-to-dateknowledge and the possibility to share their experiences each other’sand with the speakers.

Learning objectivesAt the end of the course participants will be able to:• Identify current evidence-based recommendation to achieve the bestmanagement in PCOS and POR patients

• Tailoring the best protocol for patients undergoing ART• Minimize the risks of OHSS in PCOS patients undergoing ART

Target audienceThis program is designed for clinicians working in assisted reproductivemedicine, who want to acquire up-to date information for improving theircurrent clinical practice.

AccreditationAn application has been made to the EACCME® for CME accreditation ofthe Serono Symposia International Foundation course “New insights inPoor responder and PCOS patients: a personalized approach” onNovember 29-30, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

All Serono Symposia International Foundation programmes are organized solely topromote the exchange and dissemination of scientific and medical information. No formsof promotional activities are permitted. All Serono Symposia International Foundationprogrammes are made possible thanks to the unrestricted Educational grants receivedfrom: Arseus Medical, Besins Healthcare, Celgene, Centre d’Esclerosi Multiple deCatalunya (Vall d'Hebron University Hospital), ComtecMed, Congrex, Croissance Conseil,Cryo-Save, Datanalysis, Dos33, Esaote, European Society of Endocrinology, Ferring,Fondazione Humanitas, Fundación IVI, GE Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals,IPSEN, Johnson & Johnson Medical, ISFP International Society for Fertility Preservation,ISMH International Society of Men’s Health, K.I.T.E., Karl Storz, Lumenis, Merck SeronoGroup, PregLem, Richard Wolf Endoscopie, Sanofi-Aventis, Stallergenes, Stopler, TevaPharma, Toshiba Medical Systems, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), University ofCatania.

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Scientific organizer

Robert FischerFertility Centre HamburgHamburg, Germany

Scientific secretariatSerono Symposia International FoundationSalita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b00187 Rome, Italy

Project Manager: Chloé XilinasTel.: +39 (0)6 420 413 505Fax: +39 (0)6 420 413 677E-mail: info@seronosymposia.org

Medical Advisor: Angelo Marino

Serono Symposia International Foundation is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Organizing secretariatSplendid Travel & Tourism LLC Dubai OfficeP.O Box: 35887 Dubai, United Arab EmiratesShop No: M -02, Port Saeed Building, Deira Tel: +971 4 2999464 Fax: +971 4 299 9475Contact: Christine BahgatE-mail: christine@splendid-travel.com

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List of facultymembers

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Robert FischerFertility Centre HamburgHamburg, Germany

Antonio La MarcaDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Modena and Reggio EmiliaModena, Italy

Sesh Kamal SunkaraGuy's and St Thomas' Foundation TrustKing's College LondonLondon, UK

Basil C. TarlatzisAristotle University of ThessalonikiThessaloniki, Greece

Scientificprogramme

Scientific programmeNovember 29-30, 2012

Thursday - November 29

18.20 Registration

18.50 Serono Symposia International Foundation (SSIF)welcomeR. Fischer, Germany

Chairmen: R. Fisher, Germany - A. La Marca, Italy

9.00 L1: Genetic origins and pathogenesis of PCOSS.K. Sunkara, UK

09.30 L2: Diagnostic criteria for PCOS: is it time forreconsideration? B. Tarlatzis, Greece

10.00 L3: Antimüllerian hormone and prediction of ovarianfunction in PCOS patients.A. La Marca, Italy

10.30 L4: Metabolic disorders in PCOS patientsB. Tarlatzis, Greece

11.00 Coffee break

11.30 WG1: Case studies on “Focus on diagnostic criteria andlifestyle modifications for PCOS patients”S.K. Sunkara - B. Tarlatzis

12.30 Discussion on WG1S.K. Sunkara - B. Tarlatzis

13.00 Lunch

New insights on etiology and diagnosis of PCOSSession I

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Legend: L : Lecture; WG : Working Group;

Chairmen: R. Fisher, Germany - S.K. Sunkara UK

14.00 L5: Treatments for ovulation induction in PCOS patientsA. La Marca, Italy

14.30 L6: PCOS patients undergoing IVF. Which protocol forimproving the outcome and minimizing OHSSrisks?B. Tarlatzis, Greece

15.00 Coffee break

15.30 WG2: Case studies on “Focus on the different treatmentstrategies (success rates, complications, risks, is itpossible to reach for a consensus?”A. La Marca - B. Tarlatzis

16.30 Discussion on WG2A. La Marca - B. Tarlatzis

17.00 End of the day

New insights on management and treatment of PCOSSession II

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Friday - November 30

Chairmen: R. Fisher, Germany - B. Tarlatzis, Greece

9.00 L7: Diagnostic criteria for POR: limits and advantagesA. La Marca, Italy

09.30 L8: Stimulation protocols for maximizing the successrates in poor respondersS.K. Sunkara, UK

10.00 L9: Is rLH useful in the treatment of poor responderpatients?S.K. Sunkara, UK

10.30 Coffee break

11.00 WG3: Case studies on “Management of poor responderpatients”A. La Marca - S.K. Sunkara

12.00 Discussion on WG3A. La Marca - S.K. Sunkara

12.30 Concluding remarksR. Fischer, Germany

12.40 End of the meeting and Lunch

Management of Poor Ovarian Response (POR)Session III

General information

VenueThe course will take place at the:

Towers Rotana Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road PO Box 30430 Dubai, U.A.E.

LanguageThe official language of the course will be English.

Registration feeThe registration fee is AED 500.This fee includes:• Course sessions• Course coffee breaks, luncheon• Course material• Certificate of attendance

If you require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or specialdietary requirements, please, contact us at info@seronosymposia.org.

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