Summary of the 11th IVF Worldwide Online Congress

The 11th IVF Worldwide Online Congress, held virtually on April 25-26, 2025, was a pivotal event for professionals in reproductive medicine. Hosted by Milton Leong (Hong Kong) and Zeev Shoham (Israel), it likely brought together leading experts to discuss advancements in IVF. The congress covered a broad spectrum of topics, from foundational research to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). All presentations are available for free in the on-demand section at IVF On-Demand, offering a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Key Session Highlights

  1. Session 1: Giants in Reproductive Medicine
    • Long-term consequences of adult reproductive endocrine events: Andrea Genazzani, presented by Felice Petraglia, explored how hormonal events impact fertility and health over time, offering insights for long-term patient care.
    • Recurrent implantation failure in ART: Antonio Pellicer, presented by Juan Garcia Velasco, discussed strategies to improve success rates in challenging IVF cases.
    • SMP analysis of meiotic aneuploidies for preimplantation genetic testing: Alan Handyside, presented by Alan Thornhill, have highlighted advancements in genetic screening to enhance embryo selection accuracy.
  2. Session 3: Do we have to rethink how we practice?
    • Timelapse vs regular incubator: Priya Bhide compared traditional and modern incubation methods, assessing their impact on embryo development.
    • Time-lapse imaging for selecting the embryo to replace: Peter Illingworth examined how imaging technology improves embryo selection, potentially increasing IVF success.
    • Should all embryos be cultured to blastocysts?: Raoul Orvieto have debated the optimal stage for embryo transfer, weighing benefits and risks.
    • Expected PGT outcomes in poor responders: Elizabeth Ginsburg provided data on genetic testing outcomes for patients with low ovarian response, offering practical guidance.
  3. Session 6: Role of AI in reproductive medicine
    • AI in Medicine – Basic knowledge: Moshe Flugelman introduced AI’s role in healthcare, with a focus on its applications in fertility treatment.
    • Reproductive medicine 4.0: AI throughout the patient’s roadmap: Sergio Papier have showcased how AI streamlines IVF processes, from diagnosis to embryo selection, transforming patient care.

Additional Notable Sessions

  • Session 2: Dydrogesterone in ART: Pim Muijselaar’s talk, part of an Abbott industrial session, discussed the role of dydrogesterone in supporting IVF cycles, with translations in multiple languages for global accessibility.
  • Session 4: Advanced ultrasound technology: Brunella Zizolfi’s presentation on 3D ultrasound probably highlighted its diagnostic precision for uterine abnormalities.
  • Session 5: Cutting-Edge Approaches: Ariel Weissman and Ramon Aurell explored optimizing frozen embryo transfers and modern IVF trigger methods, respectively.

Summary of the 11th IVF Worldwide Online Congress

The 11th IVF Worldwide Online Congress, held virtually on April 25-26, 2025, was a pivotal event for professionals in reproductive medicine. Hosted by Milton Leong (Hong Kong) and Zeev Shoham (Israel), it likely brought together leading experts to discuss advancements in IVF. The congress covered a broad spectrum of topics, from foundational research to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). All presentations are available for free in the on-demand section at IVF On-Demand, offering a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Key Session Highlights

  1. Session 1: Giants in Reproductive Medicine
    • Long-term consequences of adult reproductive endocrine events: Andrea Genazzani, presented by Felice Petraglia, explored how hormonal events impact fertility and health over time, offering insights for long-term patient care.
    • Recurrent implantation failure in ART: Antonio Pellicer, presented by Juan Garcia Velasco, discussed strategies to improve success rates in challenging IVF cases.
    • SMP analysis of meiotic aneuploidies for preimplantation genetic testing: Alan Handyside, presented by Alan Thornhill, have highlighted advancements in genetic screening to enhance embryo selection accuracy.
  2. Session 3: Do we have to rethink how we practice?
    • Timelapse vs regular incubator: Priya Bhide compared traditional and modern incubation methods, assessing their impact on embryo development.
    • Time-lapse imaging for selecting the embryo to replace: Peter Illingworth examined how imaging technology improves embryo selection, potentially increasing IVF success.
    • Should all embryos be cultured to blastocysts?: Raoul Orvieto have debated the optimal stage for embryo transfer, weighing benefits and risks.
    • Expected PGT outcomes in poor responders: Elizabeth Ginsburg provided data on genetic testing outcomes for patients with low ovarian response, offering practical guidance.
  3. Session 6: Role of AI in reproductive medicine
    • AI in Medicine – Basic knowledge: Moshe Flugelman introduced AI’s role in healthcare, with a focus on its applications in fertility treatment.
    • Reproductive medicine 4.0: AI throughout the patient’s roadmap: Sergio Papier have showcased how AI streamlines IVF processes, from diagnosis to embryo selection, transforming patient care.

Additional Notable Sessions

  • Session 2: Dydrogesterone in ART: Pim Muijselaar’s talk, part of an Abbott industrial session, discussed the role of dydrogesterone in supporting IVF cycles, with translations in multiple languages for global accessibility.
  • Session 4: Advanced ultrasound technology: Brunella Zizolfi’s presentation on 3D ultrasound probably highlighted its diagnostic precision for uterine abnormalities.
  • Session 5: Cutting-Edge Approaches: Ariel Weissman and Ramon Aurell explored optimizing frozen embryo transfers and modern IVF trigger methods, respectively.
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