SEMEN ANALYSIS WORKSHOP
Department of Reproductive
Medicine and Gynaecological
Endocrinology
UKC MARIBOR
May 18, 2024
Programme:
May 18th, 2024
Theoretical part
08:45-09:00 Registration
09:00-09:10 Basic introduction to laboratory work (Kozar, Kovačič)
09:10-09:30 Etiology and diagnosis of male infertility (Reljič)
09:30-09:50 Treatment of male infertility (Kozar)
09:50-10:20 Coffee break
10:20-10:40 Introduction to basic principles of semen analysis (Hojnik)
10:40-11:00 WHO5 vs WHO6 (Kovač)
11:00-11:20 Basic principles of quality control (Kovačič)
11:20-11:50 Cofee break
Practical part
11:50-13:30
Sample collection and macroscopic examination
Sperm concentration measurement
Sperm motility and vitality
Assessment of sperm morphology
Antisperm antibodies
Lunch 13:30 – 14:30
Practical and Demonstration part
14:30-16:00
Introduction to sperm kinematics CASA
Sperm preparation methods
Sperm and tissue cryopreservation
General discussion
GENERAL INFORMATION
The aim of the course is to provide a basis for improved standards of basic semen analysis. It is a strong recommendation that each laboratory is represented both by a person with medical responsibility and by a person with responsibility for the practical laboratory work.
The course complies with the WHO (v6) semen analysis standards and is organised by University Medical Centre in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor.
Course language: English
VENUE
Institute for anatomy and embriology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor Ljubljanska ulica 5, 2000 Maribor
Speakers and Tutors:
Borut Kovačič, PhD, Milan Reljič, MD PhD, Nejc Kozar, MD PhD, Nina Hojnik, Erika Prašnikar, Katarina Kovač, Petra Roglič
Contents: Workshop consists of theoretical lessons covering male infertility from etiology to diagnostics and treatment from the physicians point of view, followed by theoretical lessons about laboratory practice. Practical session will be held on microscope with hands on training of the basic semen analysis techniques according to WHO manual version 6.
Course fee: 120EUR + VAT
Fee includes lectures, printed handouts of presentations, practical exercises, lunch and breaks. The WHO laboratory manual and other books are not included.
Registration:
https://www.ukc-mb.si/strokovna-srecanja/
More information:
Tina.SKERBINCMUZLOVIC@ukc-mb.si