Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI)

The SREI Practice retreat On October 20 featured a dynamic morning of insightful talks. We’re still abuzz. Here are some highlights: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐤, ““𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬”:” He noted that supplements like DHEA, CoQ10, and growth hormone may improve ovarian stimulation responses, but intraovarian PRP and testosterone have not shown effective increases in pregnancy rates. Strategies such as luteal phase starts and mild stimulation may be appropriate in select cases. Patients should also be aware of potential menstrual cycles during IVF if injectable medications are started in the luteal phase. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧, “𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐃𝐍𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐒𝐃𝐅) 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭”: SDF, referring to breaks in sperm DNA, can lead to lower fertilization rates and recurrent pregnancy loss, often influenced by lifestyle and oxidative stress. Techniques for measuring SDF include the TUNEL assay and flow cytometry, with high SDF linked to reduced pregnancy rates post-IUI and IVF/ICSI. Strategies for SDF reduction include lifestyle changes, antioxidants, shorter abstinence intervals, microfluidic sperm sorting, and appropriate surgical options. SDF analysis is not recommended for initial infertility evaluations. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 addressed the feasibility and funding of prospective and retrospective research in the REI Privademic model. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐰𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐬 addressed the history of and upcoming changes to SART outcome reporting, reflecting evolving practice patterns. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬𝐨𝐧 highlighted the importance of communication during exams and introduced the VASE technique (Validate, Ask, Support, Empathy) for empathetic care. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧 outlined nationwide and regional strategies and trends in REI physician recruitment. #srei #socrei #rei #infertility #fertility #fertilitydoc #fertilitydoctor #reifellowship #obgyn #obgynfellowship #infertilitydoc #infertilitydoctor #asrm2024 @asrm_org

#ASRM2024 Tuesday SREI lineup! Tuesday, October 22, 2024 SREI MEMBERS MEETING & RECEPTION 400p-600p   CCC Room 501 We invite all SREI members to join us for our annual meeting and reception. We look forward to sharing the year’s work and updates and appreciate your participation.     SREI Associate’s Meeting followed by Associates Reception   (Associate members only, RSVP requested) 530p-630p   Quartz A/B #srei #socrei #rei #infertility #fertility #fertilitydoc #fertilitydoctor #reifellowship #obgyn #obgynfellowship #infertilitydoc #infertilitydoctor

SAVE this post! Monday (today!)’s events! Monday, October 21, 2024 SREI Academic Networking Session 1000a-1030a Networking Lounge - CCC   We invite those in academic REI, fellows, and those interested in talking with academic REIs to come to the ASRM networking lounge during this time for informal networking.   SREI Program Directors Meeting (Fellowship Program Directors only, RSVP requested) 1200p-130p   CCC Room 501/502           ASRM Society Social Hour   445p-615p    CCC   Please join us at the SREI Table. We encourage all members to please pick up their membership lapel pins.

Have you registered yet for the SREI Practice Meeting? It will be held during ASRM on Sunday October 20th from 8 AM-12 PM, and you can register at the same time you register for ASRM! This year’s topic: 📈Elevating Excellence: Updating Current Practice for Superior Outcomes🙌 🗓️The SREI Practice Meeting discusses current high-yield, and controversial topics pertaining to the practice of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the ever-changing world. Topics such as changes to SART registry, updates on the latest clinical achievements and management, how to recruit physicians during REI shortage, and how to address and how to do research in clinical settings will be presented. Sneak peek of some of our speakers: 🎙️ Hakan Cakmak, MD (UCSF) 🎙️ Jennifer Kawwass, MD (Emory) 🎙️ Robert Brannigan, MD (Northwestern) 🎙️ Kate Devine, MD (Shady Grove)

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐆 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐑𝐄𝐈 hosting 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 – “𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐄𝐈 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” Speakers: Amy E. Young, MD, ABOG Executive Director and Emily Jungheim, MD, REI Division Chair, ABOG When: October 15 at 11 – 11:45 am and 5 – 5:45 pm CDT Please register for either event by October 14, 5 pm CDT at the link: https://shorturl.at/SS1Fm In April 2024, ABOG released a statement clarifying that board certification and supervision by non-accredited entities violate ABOG's professionalism standards. ABOG emphasized that misrepresenting certification or scope of practice is unprofessional and unethical. While ABOG does not regulate practice management, it will work with REI and relevant societies to educate patients on the importance of seeking care from board-certified REI specialists. Two webinars will be held on October 15, 2024, to discuss this issue further. Please watch for more details. Drs. Young and Jungheim will share key points regarding the functions of authoritative bodies, including institutions, clinical departments, and training programs and share ways ABOG will promote the REI subspecialty and the value of REI board certification. Register here: https://shorturl.at/SS1Fm

Happy #FellowshipFriday to our newest REI Fellows! Congratulations to the Class of 2028 for matching a little over one week ago! We are so excited to welcome these bright young minds to the field of REI, and can’t wait to see how they will mold the future of the field. * Every REI remembers match day, and the moment their dreams were actualized. While some went straight through after college, others persevered through generalist careers, through not matching their first time, through military service, through family matters, and through varying interests, and we couldn’t be happier that they ended up here. * We as REIs are obsessed with building families, so being excited for our newest class is an understatement. * Tag, share, yell, shout, page the news! The Class of 2028 is coming in hot and no stopping them now! * #fellowship #REIClassof2028 #Classof2028 #Fellowshipmatch #MatchDay2024 #futureoffertility #growingfamily #SREI #ERASMatch #SREIcomposite #itsamatch

At the SREI Retreat, there is always a lively debate or journal club on a hot clinical topic. This year, see current fellows debating on the kinds of progesterone supplementation in frozen embryo transfer cycles. #debate #themoreyouknow #parkcity #srei #socrei #rei #infertility #fertility #fertilitydoc #fertilitydoctor #reifellowship

One of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI)’s most memorable events is the annual Fellows Symposium! Each year, the first and third year REI Fellows are invited to this special event held in Park City, Utah. Pictured here are the 3rd year fellows at the 2024 Fellows Symposium. The future is bright 🤩 #srei #ReproductiveMedicine #ReproductiveScience #reproductiveendocrinology #fellowship #obgynfellowship #parkcity

Happy #WDWDW! Introducing another SREI Interactive Media Committee, Dr. Vinita Alexander @vinita.alexandermd Workplace: St. Louis, MO Current position in SREI: Committee Member in the Interactive Media committee. How did you first get involved in SREI? "I attended the rite-of-passage SREI Fellows Symposium in 2017. There, I listened to impactful talks and made lifelong professional and personal connections. When Dr. Whynott became chair of the SIMC and asked for involvement, the answer was easy!"  What do you like most about SREI? "SREI is an organization that prioritizes medical professionals and patients. It is committed to engaging the professional community of REIs. I appreciate that SREI provides hands-on education at all levels: be it new fellows, early attendings, or veteran REIs- and encourages opportunities to assure patients are offered evidenced-based treatment options."

#FellowshipFriday throwing back to our recent bootcamp! Recognize anyone?