Female Infertility and Subfertility: Role of Endocrinologist

Incidence of female infertility varies from 7 to 9 % in women aged 15 to 35 years, rapidly increasing up to 30 % in ages of 40 to 45 years. As per the WHO, endocrine and hormone related causes are the most common identifiable factors in female infertility: ovulatory disorders (25%) and hyperprolactinemia (7%). Though the majority of investigation and management of female infertility is done by reproductive medicine specialists, endocrinologists can play a vital role in the identification and management of hormone-related factors in female infertility. Involvement of endocrinologists can help to improve diagnostic evaluation in a systemic and cost- effective manner in the initial stages. Endocrinologists can play a vital role in initial and least invasive evaluations and assist in the management of common hormone related disorders. This session aims to improve understanding of female infertility amongst the endocrine practitioners. This session will also focus on the role of endocrinologists in the initial evaluation and management of female infertility.

Female Subfertility; the Role of the Endocrinologist

Cheryl Fitzgerald, MD

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust | UHSM · Department of Reproductive Medicine (Saint Mary's Hospital)

Female Subfertility; the Role of the Endocrinologist

Shaishav Dhage, MBBS, DNB (Medicine), MRCP, MD

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust