(Clinical and Practical Training for Managing Infertility and Assisted Reproduction in OPD Practice)
🔹 Duration: 3 Months
🔹 Mode: 100% Online (Video Lectures, Study Notes, Case-Based MCQs, and Protocol PDFs)
🔹 Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BNYS, BEMS, Physiotherapists, Doctor of Pharmacy
🎯 Course Objective:
The Certification Course in Infertility and IVF is developed to empower general practitioners and clinicians with the skills and protocols needed to assess, manage, and counsel infertile couples, understand the basics of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), and confidently handle common infertility cases at the OPD level. It bridges clinical gynecology with reproductive endocrinology.
📚 Syllabus: 10 Expertly Structured Clinical Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Reproductive Physiology & Infertility Basics
Male and female reproductive anatomy and physiology
Definition and classification of infertility
Causes: Male factor, female factor, unexplained
Prevalence, epidemiology, and societal impact
Module 2: Male Infertility Evaluation and Management
Semen analysis and WHO reference values
Hormonal testing, scrotal ultrasound
Lifestyle, infections, and varicocele management
Medical and surgical treatment options
Module 3: Female Infertility Evaluation and Hormonal Health
Menstrual history, ovulatory patterns
Hormonal profile: FSH, LH, AMH, TSH, prolactin
Ovarian reserve testing, ultrasonography basics
Cervical factors and uterine abnormalities
Module 4: Imaging & Diagnostic Tools in Infertility
Transvaginal ultrasound and follicular monitoring
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) interpretation
Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy overview
Ovarian cysts, endometriosis, fibroids
Module 5: Ovulation Induction Protocols & Monitoring
Clomiphene citrate, Letrozole, Gonadotropins
Ovulation monitoring and timed intercourse
Follicle tracking and endometrial monitoring
Luteal phase support protocols
Module 6: Assisted Reproductive Techniques (IUI, IVF, ICSI)
IUI protocols: Indications, timing, preparation
IVF overview: stimulation, retrieval, embryo transfer
ICSI: indications, success rates
Complications: OHSS, multiple pregnancies
Module 7: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Endocrine Disorders
Definition and workup of RPL
PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, hyperprolactinemia
Autoimmune and genetic factors
Counseling and treatment options
Module 8: Pharmacology in Infertility & IVF
Fertility-enhancing drugs and their mechanisms
Hormonal therapy: Estrogens, progesterone, hCG, GnRH analogues
Protocols in controlled ovarian stimulation
Drug safety and OPD dosing patterns
Module 9: Clinical Case Discussions in Infertility Practice
Case 1: Primary infertility with PCOS
Case 2: Secondary infertility with tubal block
Case 3: Male infertility with low motility
Case 4: Failed IUI – transition to IVF
Diagnosis, protocol selection, and counseling
Module 10: Counseling, Ethics & Certification
Emotional and psychological aspects of infertility
Patient communication and consent
Ethics in ART and medico-legal considerations
Final assessment + downloadable guides + Certificate
✅ Certification Outcome:
By the end of this course, clinicians will be able to:
✔ Evaluate and manage infertility at OPD level
✔ Choose appropriate ART referrals
✔ Prescribe evidence-based ovulation induction
✔ Interpret basic imaging and lab workups
✔ Counsel patients with empathy and clarity