Pune (Voice News Service): Jehangir Hospital, Fertility Courses London and Sunanda IVF Academy organised a two day conference on reproductive medicine at Hotel Novotel on 23rd and 24th July . The conference was inaugurated in presence of Dr. Anil Gudi, Director Fertility Plus UK , Dr. Sachin Kulkarni , Director Sunanda IVF, Jehnagir ART Pune, Dr. Mohan Kamath Professor of reproductive medicine at the Christian Medical College and Dr. Sharayu Mohite, Fertility Consultant Sunanda IVF, Jehangir ART Pune.
The two day scientific program gave overview of recent research published to manage infertile couples. Dr Sachin Kulkarni and Dr Sharayu Mohite , expert infertility specialists from Jehangir hospital IVF Pune and Sunanda IVF discussed newer advances in male infertility and unexplained infertility. The problem of infertility is commonly seen in advanced age couples .This conference focussed on easier methods for finding solution to repeated IVF failures..
Dr. Sharayu Mohite, Fertility Consultant Sunanda IVF, Jehangir ART Pune said infertility is a non-gender specific issue. Both men and women bear equal responsibility.
Dr. Sachin Kulkarni , Director Sunanda IVF, Jehnagir ART Pune said that there are still misconceptions in the society . At a time when male infertility is steadily rising in India , the need of the hour is to create more awareness on Men’s reproductive health. Apart from low sperm count , blockages and other factors, poor or faulty lifestyle including smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, lack of exercise, obesity, stress, is fuelling the rise in infertility. Ensuring male reproductive health will be beneficial for their overall health.
Dr. Sharayu Mohite, added that medical advances has given hope to many. What is needed is awareness and accessibility to these treatments.
Dr. Anil Gudi, Director Fertility Plus UK said that the treatment and advances in India are at par with the western world. What we require is tighter regulatory environment and standardized treatment .
