OVERVIEW

Andrology Laboratory Fellowship is organized by MasterHealthPro (MHP).

Self-paced
3 months course
Hours of effort - 2.5 hours/ week

Description:
This course helps evaluate semen and its properties and elaborate on semen preparation for various ART procedures. The module delivered by experts includes lessons on all laboratory and Andrology protocols including Semen Analysis, Sperm Preparation Techniques, Semen Freezing, Advanced Sperm Function tests (Fructose, HOS, Vitality, Peroxidase Staining), Sperm DNA Fragmentation, Semen Banking & Sperm Retrieval Techniques. The module involves an ample number of video sessions for the audience to familiarize themselves with laboratory routines

Learning Objectives:

Learn semen analysis and ancillary tests by the WHO sixth edition criteria
Learn advanced sperm preparation methods used in assisted reproduction such as: IUI, IVF and ICSI
Understand advanced sperm function tests
Learn methods for male fertility preservation for use in ART

Learning Outcomes:

Theoretical and technical knowledge of the clinical Andrology
Knowledge of setting up Andrology lab
Operational and Quality Management skills

Course Content:
Physiology & Anatomy

Spermatogenesis and Spermiogenesis

Setting up of IUI Lab

Setting Up of Andrology Laboratory
- Requirements
- Guidelines to setup IUI Lab

Lab Maintenance

Quality Analysis and Quality Check
- Media and Disposables Handling
- Handling of Liquid Nitrogen
- LN2 Tank Maintenance
- Handling of Sero Positive Samples

Semen Analysis

Macro Evaluation, Micro Analysis & DFI by Flow Cytrometry

Sperm Processing Techniques

Sperm Preparation Techniques and Practical Implications
- Simple Wash
- Swim Up
- Double Density Gradient
- Microfluidics
- Retrograde Ejaculation Sample Preparation
- TESA Sperm processing Technique

Sperm Freezing Techiques

Sperm Cryopreservation and Sperm Vitrification with fundamentals of cryobiology and implications to practice
- Slow Freezing Methods
- Vitrification
- TESA Sample Freezing

Upskilling

CASA
MACS & U Select Method

FACULTY

S. S. Vasan

MBBS, DNB (Surgery), DNB (Urology), FICSUrology, Andrology

Chaitra Rajanna

MScEmbryology

Pooja Bettegowda

BScAndrology, Embryology

Ashish Reddy

MBBS, MSAndrology, Gastroenterology, Surgery

Balasubramanyam Vaidyanathan

MBBS, MDHealthcare Management, Medical Education

Jayalakshmi Shoraff

MScEmbryology

TARGET AUDIENCE

EndocrinologistsSurgeonsUrologistsGeneral SurgeonsLab TechniciansAndrologistsEmbryologistGynaecologist

SPECIALITIES

Obstetrics and GynecologyAndrologyReproductive EndocrinologyUrologySurgeryEmbryology

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

1. Cancellation by the user

All cancellation requests must be made in writing via email to the official support address.
If the cancellation request is received before accessing course content, a partial refund may be issued after deducting applicable administrative and processing charges.

2. Cancellation by the MHP

MasterHealthPro reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unavoidable circumstances (e.g., technical issues, faculty unavailability).
In such cases, users will be offered the choice of:
• A full refund, or
• Transfer to an alternate course of their choice (subject to availability).

3. Refund Policy

Refunds, if applicable, will be processed only after:
• Deducting charges for administrative, payment gateway, and any digital study materials provided.
• Verification of cancellation eligibility.
No refund will be provided in case of:
• Violation of MasterHealthPro or disciplinary policies.
• Access or download of a substantial portion of course material or attendance of multiple live sessions.