GarbhaGudi IVF, a fertility chain in Bangalore, provides clinical and embryology training through its sister organization — GGIRHR.GGIRHR, in association with IMA-AMS, is starting its 3rd batch of clinical fellowship course in infertility.

This course is exclusively designed for practicing gynecologists who cannot take a break from their busy practice and is for a duration of 1 year.

Students will have to attend theory classes once a week, for 4 hours.

Practical classes, hands-on and observation classes will be provided at the various centres of GarbhaGudi based on the student’s convenience.

This allows busy gynecologists to continue their practice while also adding a very important skillset.GGIRHR has successfully completed 2 batches of this fellowship course and the feedback from the students has been very encouraging.

The enrollment procedure for the 3rd batch, starting in Feb 2021, has begun.GGIRHR is known as a premier infertility training institute with very high quality of training led by Dr. Asha S Vijay, who is a well-known name in the field of fertility treatment and education.

Which is the best hospital to do a Certified Fellowship course in infertility in India?

It offers a IMA/AMS-certified 12-months course which is a combination of online and offline classes, mixed with practicals, observation classes, journal clubs, expert lectures and sessions from stalwarts in the industry.

GGIRHR also offers residential 6 months, 12 months and 18 months fellowship courses in infertility.

GGIRHR also offers a RGUHS accredited 18 months residential fellowship course in infertility.

GGIRHR is conducting a one-year structured Fellowship in infertility, wherein selected candidates shall be imparted focused education & training in the field of Reproductive Medicine.

Extensive training is imparted to candidates in the field of Reproductive Techniques by dedicated mentors having excellent experience in this field.

Ultrasound examinations use these sound waves to produce a picture or image onto a screen showing the inside of your body.

It helps to see if there is any abnormality in the uterus (womb), cervix (the neck of the womb), endometrium (lining of the womb), fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder or the pelvic cavity.

It looks at the pelvic organs from inside the vagina using a special smooth, thin, handheld device called a transducer.

This differs from an abdominal ultrasound, which uses a warm water-based clear gel applied to the skin of the abdomen and the transducer is moved gently across the pelvic area.All ultrasound transducers transmit high-frequency sound waves, and these are reflected from different soft tissue, structures or parts in the body in different ways.

If you are having a period, the examination can still be carried out and it is often an advantage when assessing some gynaecological problems.

Before having the test, you might be asked to sign a consent form.

USG is an effective, safe, inexpensive, radiation free, non-invasive and readily available tool.Role of ultrasound in female infertilityUltrasound is used to evaluate the pelvic organs (uterus and ovaries), growing ovarian follicles, and cyclic uterine endometrial changes.Evaluation of uterus :A) Structural anatomy — Using both 2D and 3D ultrasound congenital mullerian anomalies can be diagnosed and classified according to ESHRE/ESGE classification of uterine anomalies.B) Pathologies:1) Fibroid : seen in 5–10% of infertile women.

Distortion of the endometrial cavity, abnormal endometrial receptivity, altered hormonal milieu, and endometrial development are the causative factors for infertility in fibroids.USG provides the number, exact location and size of fibroids, thus helps in thorough planning of surgical intervention if necessary.2) Adenomyosis : Adenomyosis results in structural and functional defects of the uterine junctional zone and thus resulting in disturbed uterine peristalsis and sperm transport, increased inflammatory response in the endometrium causing impaired implantation.

All these factors contribute to sub fertility and increased risk of miscarriage in Adenomyosis.The ultrasonographic features of Adenomyosis are globular uterus, asymmetrical myohyperplasia, rain shower appearance and myometrial cyst.Endometrium :Is a dynamic structure undergoing cyclical changes.

Pathological features such as thin endometrium, poor endometrial blood flow, presence of polyp or intrauterine adhesions can result in sub fertility.

And all these pathologies are accurately assessed using USG (both 2D + 3D).Ovary :USG is used for diagnosis and monitoring of treatment cycle in sub fertile women.1) Follicular monitoring : Is an integral part of investigation in subfertile women.

Serial scans during follicular phase evaluates the growth of the follicle, estimates the time of follicular rupture, the ideal time to trigger ovulation and occurrence of ovulation.2) Antral follicular count: Estimated on day 2 of menstrual cycle, follicles of 2- 8 mm size measured and counted in each ovary.

The characterization of ovarian masses and distinguishing between benign and malignant pathology is important both to decrease unnecessary anxiety and enable decisions regarding optimal treatment.

Thus prior knowledge of the nature of ovarian masses is essential not only for the patient but in order to organize clinical services in terms of planning, costs and overall management.

In many countries the risk of malignancy index (RMI) which combines ultrasound features, serum CA125 levels and the menopausal status of the patient is still used to characterize ovarian pathology.

Asking for a transvaginal ultrasound or blood test when you’re at an average risk for ovarian cancer isn’t the best idea.These findings suggest that with adequate training and knowledge of the common features associated with particular pathologies, ultrasound examiners should be able to reliably diagnose and differentiate between certain specific types of adnexal pathology.

It is important to remember that when evaluating women with an adnexal mass, ultrasound characteristics need to be correlated with the clinical history, as well as signs and symptoms before arriving at a diagnosis.Ovarian cancer is one of those diseases you probably assume you’re being screened for when you go to your well-woman exams, but that’s not really the case.

Ovarian cancer screening, in fac t, isn’t recommended at all for women at average risk for the condition, but that’s not something that most people know.There are actually no recommended screening tests for ovarian cancer in people who don’t have symptoms and don’t have an increased risk of developing the condition.Ovarian cancer is a scary disease—it affects about 20,000 women in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The characterization of ovarian masses and distinguishing between benign and malignant pathology is important both to decrease unnecessary anxiety and enable decisions regarding optimal treatment.

Thus prior knowledge of the nature of ovarian masses is essential not only for the patient but in order to organize clinical services in terms of planning, costs and overall management.

In many countries the risk of malignancy index (RMI) which combines ultrasound features, serum CA125 levels and the menopausal status of the patient is still used to characterize ovarian pathology.

Asking for a transvaginal ultrasound or blood test when you’re at an average risk for ovarian cancer isn’t the best idea.These findings suggest that with adequate training and knowledge of the common features associated with particular pathologies, ultrasound examiners should be able to reliably diagnose and differentiate between certain specific types of adnexal pathology.

It is important to remember that when evaluating women with an adnexal mass, ultrasound characteristics need to be correlated with the clinical history, as well as signs and symptoms before arriving at a diagnosis.Ovarian cancer is one of those diseases you probably assume you’re being screened for when you go to your well-woman exams, but that’s not really the case.

Ovarian cancer screening, in fac t, isn’t recommended at all for women at average risk for the condition, but that’s not something that most people know.There are actually no recommended screening tests for ovarian cancer in people who don’t have symptoms and don’t have an increased risk of developing the condition.Ovarian cancer is a scary disease—it affects about 20,000 women in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Are you an obstetrician / gynecologist who aspires to function as an independent fertility specialist?

Are you interested in pursuing a highly recognized residential fellowship course in reproductive medicine?Then, the 18 months RGUHS accredited fellowship in reproductive medicine (FRM) course offered by GGIRHR is the right course for you.

GGIRHR offers a comprehensive resident training programme, designed by RGUHS, for gynecologists who want to pursue a career in reproductive medicine either in clinical, research or teaching line.Upon successful completion, students will be awarded the final certificate on “Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine” issued byRGUHS.Why choose FRM (RGUHS) course atGGIRHR?• Only 4 seats per year• Extensive hands-on - from initial consultations to end procedures of OPU & ET• Comprehensive training on all types of infertility cases due to huge case load at the five branches of GarbhaGudi IVF centres• Detailed training on all surgical procedures relevant to infertility practice – hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, TESA, PESA, myomectomy, ovarian drilling etc.• In-depth ultrasound scan training provided free of cost (worth Rs.1,18,000/-)• Detailed exposure on all aspects of Embryology• Online access to entire course content throughout the tenure using LMS application• Opportunity to associate and work with dedicated research wing (GarbhaGudi Ethics Committee) on research projects and thesis for doctoral studies• Opportunity to be part of medical camps and GGIRHR CME’s & conferences• Complete training on medico-legal aspects, documentation, challenging cases, difficult procedures etc.Interested candidates can apply ASAP as the intake is limited to only four seats per year.For more detailsVisit: https://www.ggirhr.com/edu-course/rguhs-fellowship-course/• Call: +91 89711 51111Email: [email protected] On creative: The Fellowship course from GGIRHR affiliated to RGUHS gives you enough hands-on.

You can go ahead and open your own IVF Centre for treating infertility patients or practice as “Infertility specialist” at any of the hospitals offering treatment ininfertility.

Are you an obstetrician / gynecologist who aspires to function as an independent fertility specialist?

Are you interested in pursuing a highly recognized residential fellowship course in reproductive medicine?Then, the 18 months RGUHS accredited fellowship in reproductive medicine (FRM) course offered by GGIRHR is the right course for you.

GGIRHR offers a comprehensive resident training programme, designed by RGUHS, for gynecologists who want to pursue a career in reproductive medicine either in clinical, research or teaching line.Upon successful completion, students will be awarded the final certificate on “Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine” issued by RGUHS.Why choose FRM (RGUHS) course at GGIRHR?•       Only 4 seats per year•       Extensive hands-on - from initial consultations to end procedures of OPU & ET•       Comprehensive training on all types of infertility cases due to huge case load at the five branches of GarbhaGudi IVF centres•       Detailed training on all surgical procedures relevant to infertility practice – hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, TESA, PESA, myomectomy, ovarian drilling etc.•       In-depth ultrasound scan training provided free of cost (worth Rs.1,18,000/-)•       Detailed exposure on all aspects of Embryology•       Online access to entire course content throughout the tenure using LMS application•       Opportunity to associate and work with dedicated research wing (GarbhaGudi Ethics Committee) on research projects and thesis for doctoral studies•       Opportunity to be part of medical camps and GGIRHR CME’s & conferences•       Complete training on medico-legal aspects, documentation, challenging cases, difficult procedures etc.Interested candidates can apply ASAP as the intake is limited to only four seats per year.For more detailsVisit: https://www.ggirhr.com/edu-course/rguhs-fellowship-course/• Call: +91 89711 51111Email: [email protected] On creative: The Fellowship course from GGIRHR affiliated to RGUHS gives you enough hands-on.

You can go ahead and open your own IVF Centre for treating infertility patients or practice as “Infertility specialist” at any of the hospitals offering treatment in infertility.