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Module 1 – Introduction to Reproductive Medicine : Weeks 1-4

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Week 1: Basics of male and female reproductive physiology

Week 2: Endocrinology of the menstrual cycle and spermatogenesis

Week 3: Anatomy and functions of the reproductive system

Week 4: Overview of fertility and infertility

Module 2 – Infertility: Evaluation and Diagnosis : Weeks 5-8

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Week 5: Causes of infertility in men and women

Week 6: Diagnostic procedures – semen analysis, ovulation testing, imaging studies

Week 7: Genetic factors in infertility

Week 8: Psychological and emotional aspects of infertility

Module 3 – Ovulation Induction and Controlled Ovarian Stimulation : Weeks 9-12

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Week 9: Principles of ovulation induction

Week 10: Medications for ovarian stimulation (clomiphene citrate, gonadotropins)

Week 11: Monitoring ovarian response – ultrasound and hormonal assays

Week 12: Risks and complications (OHSS, multiple pregnancies)

Module 4 – Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) : Weeks 13-16

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Week 13: Intrauterine insemination (IUI) – indications and protocols

Week 14: In vitro fertilization (IVF) – steps, success rates, and challenges

Week 15: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) – techniques and outcomes

Week 16: Cryopreservation of gametes, embryos, and ovarian tissue

Module 5 – Reproductive Endocrinology : Weeks 17-20

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Week 17: Hormonal causes of infertility – PCOS, hyperprolactinemia, hypothyroidism

Week 18: Management of ovulatory disorders

Week 19: Hormonal replacement therapies in infertility

Week 20: Reproductive aging and the role of hormone therapies in older women

Module 6 – Male Infertility : Weeks 21-24

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Week 21: Causes of male infertility – varicocele, azoospermia, genetic factors

Week 22: Diagnostic tests for male infertility (hormonal testing, semen analysis)

Week 23: Surgical and non-surgical treatments for male infertility

Week 24: ART for male infertility – sperm retrieval techniques and ICSI

Module 7 – Surgical Management of Infertility : Weeks 25-28

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Week 25: Surgical treatment of tubal factors – tubal surgery and microsurgery

Week 26: Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy in reproductive surgery

Week 27: Endometriosis – diagnosis and treatment

Week 28: Uterine abnormalities – fibroids, polyps, and their impact on fertility

Module 8 – Fertility Preservation : Weeks 29-32

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Week 29: Fertility preservation in cancer patients

Week 30: Cryopreservation of eggs and embryos

Week 31: Ovarian tissue preservation techniques

Week 32: Ethical issues surrounding fertility preservation

Module 9 – Third-Party Reproduction : Weeks 33-36

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Week 33: Egg donation – screening, selection, and treatment protocols

Week 34: Sperm donation – legal and ethical considerations

Week 35: Surrogacy – medical, ethical, and legal aspects

Week 36: Psychological support for patients undergoing third-party reproduction

Module 10 – Preimplantation Genetic Testing and Reproductive Genetics : Weeks 37-40

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Week 37: Principles of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)

Week 38: Genetic counseling in reproductive medicine

Week 39: Managing genetic diseases through ART

Week 40: Innovations in reproductive genetics – gene editing, mitochondrial transfer

Module 11 – Pregnancy After ART : Weeks 41-44

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Week 41: Early pregnancy care after IVF and ICSI

Week 42: Managing complications (multiple pregnancies, ectopic pregnancy)

Week 43: Preterm birth and other ART-related pregnancy outcomes

Week 44: Long-term health of ART children

Exam Preparation and Case Studies : Weeks 45-48

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Week 45: Review of key concepts in reproductive medicine

Week 46: Case-based discussions on infertility treatments

Week 47: Mock exams and clinical case presentations

Week 48: Oral exam preparation and feedback

Final Assessment and Optional Clinical Training : Weeks 49-52

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Week 49-50: Final written and practical exams

Week 51: Submission of a research project or clinical case presentation

Week 52: Final evaluations and certification

Optional: Hands-on training in a reproductive medicine clinic (IVF labs, surgical procedures, patient counseling)

Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine

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