Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility

The mission of the Reproductive Endocrinology/infertility service at Tulane/Lakeside Hospital and University Medical Center are intended to provide the following objectives for Resident education:

1. A comprehensive experience in the anatomy, embryology, genetics, endocrinology, pathology, and physiology of reproduction.
2. A comprehensive experience in the diagnosis and management of reproductive dysfunction (Infertility) or reproductive control (contraception).
3. A comprehensive experience in the diagnosis and management of common endocrinopathies experienced in a gynecological practice.
4. Experience in hormonal and surgical management of menstrual disorders.
5. A comprehensive experience in the diagnosis and management of the symptoms and sequalae of the menopause (including osteoporosis).
6. Hands-on experience with microsurgical, operative laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures.
7. Hands-on experience with pelvic ultrasound.
8. Exposure to Medical Informatics and Internet-based learning.
9. Observation of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures.

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