Equipo IVI brings renowned infertility specialists to Muscat

MUSCAT: The inaugural edition of the IVI Fertility conference titled – The Science Behind Assisted Reproductive Technologies, ANNO 2017, was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Muscat recently.

The conference was one-of-itskind as world renowned specialists came to the city and shared insightful research on key topics that challenge infertility treatments in the region. Sultan Al Habsi, secretary general, Supreme Council for Planning, attended the event, says a press release.

The conference speakers included world renowned IVF specialists who shared insightful research data on key topics that challenge infertility treatments in the GCC region. A day long affair, the conference was well structured and presented valuable insights on topics like geography and infertility, ovarian stimulation & endometrium, OHSS prediction & prevention and genetic testing to eliminate inheritable genetic disorders amongst others. Gynaecologists from Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, Nizwa, Seeb, Ibri, Barka and Rustaq welcomed this event and made sure that they made the most of this unique opportunity of learning from the world’s best. The conference was well attended with six key speakers and over 200 attendees.

Equip IVI, the world’s foremost provider of fertility care services is known not just for its exemplary work in Assisted Reproductive Technologies and helping couples realise their dream of parenthood but also for knowledge sharing amongst the OBS-GYN doctors of the region by organising such events regularly.

Equipo IVI has recently commenced operations in its Muscat Clinic, IVI Middle East Infertility clinic in Al Khuwair.

“Our inaugural conference in Muscat has seen a remarkable success with the participation of several globally renowned specialists of the fertility health sector. I am delighted that these top specialists and researchers spoke on varied fertility factors and treatments and presented insightful talks on key areas that we seek answers for everyday as doctors. I am sure that this conference was a great learning experience for my fellow gynaecologists, as it was for me,” said Dr Human Fatemi, Medical director, IVI Middle East Fertility Clinic.

The conference also high- lighted the fact that the reasons for infertility in the Middle East are significantly different from those in the West and hence need a specialised research and understanding to deliver result-based treatments. The conference discussed new protocols and latest techniques in the field of IVF. The participants also had the unique opportunity of networking with these specialists and setting up the ground for future cooperation.

“The goal for us in IVI is to provide a professional forum where we can discuss critical factors, treatment approaches and technologies that impact our efficiency as infertility specialists. IVI has chosen to enter the Middle East market from the UAE, and has seen a success rate of over 70% in our two clinics in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We now extend our learning and experience to benefit couples in the region by making international standard fertility care accessible,” said Suresh Soni, Chairman, IVI Middle East.

IVI is indeed one of the very few institutions that undertake fundamental research to further the area of reproductive medicine, and employs innovative techniques and technologies like the CGT and the PGS to deliver result basedoutcomes for its patients.

“Besides new innovations, the conference’s objective is also to raise awareness on the growing incidence of infertility in UAE and its specific causes which are very different from those in the Western countries,” explained Dr Fatemi.