Reproductive endocrinology and infertility

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Reproductive Endocrinologist
Occupation
Names
  • Physician
  • Surgeon
Occupation type
Specialty
Activity sectors
Medicine, Surgery
Description
Education required
Fields of
employment
Hospitals, Clinics

Reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) is a surgical

obstetrics and gynecology
(ob-gyn) before they undergo sub-specialty training (fellowship) in REI.

Reproductive surgery is a related specialty, where a physician in ob-gyn or urology further specializes to operate on anatomical disorders that affect fertility.[1]

Certification

In a number of countries, the pathway to become a subspecialist in REI is regulated. Thus, in the

obstetrics and gynecology
(written and oral exams), and then certify in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (written and oral exams).

In the United States, fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility usually takes 3 years, and is offered in 40 centers across the country as of 2013.[2]

In the European Union, the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG) has accreditation centers for a subspecialist training program in reproductive medicine at 4 centers across the EU as of 2012.[3]

In Australia and New Zealand, a training program in reproductive endocrinology and infertility takes 3 years, and is offered in 15 centers across the two countries.[4]

In

gyncelogists or andrologists to have 3 years of experience in recognized ART centers to conduct procedures such as IVF
, PGT.

Societies

Reproductive endocrinologists Certified by ACOG often belong to a specific medical society named Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI). As a condition of full membership, medical practitioners must be ACOG-certified in the reproductive endocrinology and infertility subspecialty.[5]

Journals

Also, many academic journals in obstetrics and gynaecology dedicate many articles to reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

See also

References

  1. ^ Glossary The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID). Last Updated: May 4, 2004
  2. ^ DIRECTORY OF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS IN REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY - Fellowships Available in 2013 at Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  3. ESHRE
    . Retrieved Mars 2012
  4. ^ "Certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Training Program Handbook 2015". ranzcog.edu.au. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 2014.
  5. ^ Society for Reproductive Endocrinology Brochure, Retrieved on Jan. 21, 2011.
  6. ^ scimagojr.com > Obstetrics and gynecology Retrieved on April 15, 2010
  7. ^ Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology > about Retrieved on May 29, 2010
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