The prestigious CME Program on Rheumat- OBG Interface, organized by Fernandez Hospital Educational & Research Foundation, witnessed a remarkable session by the esteemed Director and Consultant Fertility Specialist, Dr. S. Vyjayanthi. The event, held at the Fernandez School of Nursing in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, provided a significant platform for leading experts and professionals in the fields of Rheumatology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology to exchange knowledge and advancements in their crucial areas of medicine.
Dr. S. Vyjayanthi, with her exceptional expertise in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, was invited as a distinguished speaker to deliver an enlightening lecture on “Assisted Reproductive Techniques in Rheumatic Diseases.” Her talk explored the multidisciplinary approach required in treating couples with Rheumatic diseases through Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART).
During her engaging presentation, Dr. Vyjayanthi highlighted the challenges faced while performing ART-IVF in women with rheumatic diseases. She emphasized the importance of close coordination between fertility specialists, rheumatologists, and maternal-fetal medicine experts to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. Dr. Vyjayanthi also stressed the need for initiating IVF treatment when the disease is under remission or shows low-level disease activity, and the implementation of additional precautions such as antiplatelet agents and anticoagulation during ovarian stimulation for IVF.
The lecture also discussed various options for fertility preservation in patients with stable conditions who may not be ready to pursue pregnancy immediately, including oocyte or embryo cryopreservation. For patients needing cyclophosphamide for rheumatic diseases, Dr. Vyjayanthi emphasized the significance of fertility preservation through oocyte, sperm, or embryo cryopreservation based on individual situations.
Dr. Vyjayanthi’s insightful session garnered immense appreciation from the attendees, who found her expertise and knowledge invaluable in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Rheumatology. Her presence as a speaker added immense value to the Rheumat- OBG Interface CME, solidifying its position as a premier event in the medical community.
The event concluded with a round of applause and a heartfelt vote of thanks to Dr. S. Vyjayanthi for her contributions to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care in the intersection of reproductive health and rheumatology.
For more information about Dr. S. Vyjayanthi and her work, please visit her website www.mothertbe.in