Reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Short description: Surgical subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology

"Fertility medicine" redirects here. For fertility medication, see fertility medication.

Reproductive EndocrinologistOccupation

Names|

* Physician
* Surgeon

Occupation type

| Specialty

Activity sectors

| Medicine, Surgery
Description

Education required

* Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
* Doctor of Osteopathic medicine (D.O.)
* Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
* Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Fields of
employment

| Hospitals, Clinics

Reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) is a surgical subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology that trains physicians in reproductive medicine addressing hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproduction as well as the issue of infertility. While most REI specialists primarily focus on the treatment of infertility, reproductive endocrinologists are trained to also test and treat hormonal dysfunctions in females and males outside infertility. Reproductive endocrinologists have specialty training (residency) in 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]

## Contents

* 1 Certification
* 2 Societies
* 3 Journals
* 4 See also
* 5 References

## Certification

In a number of countries, the pathway to become a subspecialist in REI is regulated. Thus, in the United States, for instance, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology set the standards for subspecialists to become certified. After four years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, a three-year approved fellowship needs to be successfully completed. Then, to become board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, one must first complete board certification in 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 three 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 three years, and is offered in 15 centers across the two countries.[4]

In India, Assisted Reproductive Technology bill has been passed in parliament.[5] This bill mandates gyncelogists or andrologists to have three 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.[6]

## Journals

* Human Reproduction is published on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. According to SCImago Journal Rank, its review journal Human Reproduction Update was the highest ranking journal in obstetrics and gynecology in 2008.[7]
* Reproduction is published on behalf of the Society for Reproduction and Fertility in the United Kingdom.
* Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology (RB&E) is an online open access journal published by BioMed Central.[8] It deals with both veterinary and human reproductive medicine.
* Fertility and Sterility is a monthly journal from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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

## See also

* Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
* Endocrinology of reproduction

## 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. ↑ Accredited centres at ESHRE. Retrieved Mars 2012
4. ↑ "Certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Training Program Handbook 2015". Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 2014. http://www.ranzcog.edu.au/documents/doc_download/16-crei-training-handbook-2015.html.
5. ↑ "Cabinet approves the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill 2020". https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1603649.
6. ↑ Society for Reproductive Endocrinology Brochure, Socrei.org, Retrieved on Jan. 21, 2011.
7. ↑ scimagojr.com > Obstetrics and gynecology, Scimagojr.com, Retrieved on April 15, 2010
8. ↑ Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology > about, Rbej.com, Retrieved on May 29, 2010

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Physiology of the endocrine system

Regulatory systems|

* Hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis
* Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis
* Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis
* Hypothalamic–pituitary–somatotropic axis
* Hypothalamic–pituitary–prolactin axis
* Hypothalamic–neurohypophyseal system
* Renin–angiotensin system

Metabolism|

* Blood sugar regulation
* Calcium metabolism

Fields|

* Neuroendocrinology
* Pediatric endocrinology
* Psychoneuroendocrinology
* Reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Other|

* Wolff–Chaikoff effect/Jod-Basedow effect

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Human physiology of sexual reproduction

Menstrual cycle|

* Menarche
* Menstruation
* Follicular phase
* Ovulation
* Luteal phase

Gametogenesis|

* Spermatogenesis
* spermatogonium
* spermatocyte
* spermatid
* sperm)
* Oogenesis (oogonium
* oocyte
* ootid
* ovum)
* Germ cell
* gonocyte
* gamete)

Human sexual activity|

* Sexual arousal
* Sexual intercourse
* Masturbation
* Erection
* Orgasm
* Ejaculation
* Insemination
* Fertilization / Fertility
* Implantation
* Pregnancy
* Postpartum period
* Mechanics of sex

Development of the reproductive system|

* Sexual differentiation
* Sexual dimorphism
* Feminization
* Virilization)
* Puberty
* Gonadarche
* Tanner scale
* Pubarche
* Menarche
* Spermarche
* Adrenarche)
* Maternal age / Paternal age
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Egg|

* Ovum
* Oviposition
* Oviparity
* Ovoviviparity
* Vivipary

Reproductive endocrinology
and infertility|

* Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis
* Hypothalamic–pituitary–prolactin axis
* Andrology
* Hormone

Breast|

* Thelarche
* Development
* Lactation
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Human reproductive system|

* Male
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Reproductive health

Rights|

* Compulsory sterilization
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* Genital integrity
* Circumcision controversies
* Genital modification and mutilation
* Intersex

Education|

* Genetic counseling
* Pre-conception counseling
* Sex education

Planning|

* Assisted reproductive technology
* Birth control
* Childfree/Childlessness
* Parenting
* Adoption
* Childbirth
* Foster care
* Safe sex

Health|

* Men's
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* Vulvovaginal
* Research
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Pregnancy|

* Abortion
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Disorder|

* Disorders of sex development
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* Sexually transmitted infection
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* Birth control movement in the United States
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