Advanced Fertility Masterclass

Please note: This course is intended for practitioners with an advanced understanding of fertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART), and goes above and beyond those factors already discussed in Rhiannon's previous masterclasses. Participants are expected to have a working knowledge of preconception care, sex hormone assessment, semen analysis interpretation, as well as an understanding of ART, including ovulation induction (OI), in vitro fertilisation (IVF) & intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and safe and effective functional medicine support, as these factors will not be revisited.

The completion of Rhiannon's IVF Support Masterclass, Endometriosis Masterclass and/or Female Hormone Assessment & Herbal Medicine Prescription Masterclass are highly recommended (Male Hormone Masterclass is a significant bonus!). If you haven't completed any of these and would like to do so to prepare for this masterclass, email us now for a 20% discount  (these are all available for on-demand viewing).

⏰ Two x 2-hour sessions + extra prerecorded material to view in your own time. 

🗓️ Presented live 11am to 1pm Thursdays 21st March & 18th April, 2024.

🎥 Ongoing access to recordings for 24 months.

💬 Access to online discussion group, moderated by Rhiannon, providing answers to your questions and ongoing support.

Learning outcomes:

⭐ Confidently identify factors influencing poor fertility outcomes.

⭐ Know which medical and functional interventions achieve best clinical outcomes in individual presentations.

⭐️ Ensure confidence when discussing medical and functional management, with both patients and specialists.

⭐ Understand indications and interpretation of advanced infertility testing.

Course Content Includes (but not limited to):

📚 Up-to-date insights into ART techniques, including DuoStim, in vitro maturation (IVM), egg quality optimisation and complex male factor challenges, including functional clinical support. 

📚 Advanced insights into optimising methylation for fertility: complex cases. 

📚 The emerging use of platelet-rich plasma in ART: evidence, indications and clinical support.

📚 Considerations for repeat implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), including endometrial microbiome, natural killer (NK) cells, clotting factors and autoimmunity.

📚 The intergenerational impact of trauma on fertility.

📚 Critical review of the evidence behind immune management medical interventions, and complimentary functional medicine support.

📚 Updates on endometrial microbiome assessments and management.

📚 The emerging use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) in endometriosis and fertility.

📚 Updated insights into the clinical safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) in fertility.

📚 DQ alpha match: controversies, relevance for those with infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, as well as management strategies.

📚 Update on recent advancements in AMH assessment and research.

📚 Considerations for empty follicle syndrome (EFS).

📚 The emerging use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as Ozempic & Saxenda) in fertility patients: efficacy, safety,  complications and best patient management practices.

📚 Medical and CAM management of severe male factor challenges.

📚 Advanced ART fertilisation techniques.

📚 Complexities of semen analysis examination techniques & interpretation: updated guidelines.

📚 Update on thyroid management guidelines for individuals TTC and undergoing IVF.

📚 The impact of stimulant medications used for ADHD on male & female sex hormones, fertility and pregnancy: safety and complimentary support.

📚 Advanced fertility pathology assessments.

📚 Key clinical insights into our management & communication strategies with patients experiencing complex infertility diagnosis & poor prognosis.

📚 Case studies, pathology examples and recent scientific publications provided to help illustrate key points and facilitate learning.

📚 6+ hours of content.

📖 Includes detailed notes, tools & resources to assist with easy application in a clinical setting and up-to-date references.

💰 Payment plan available.

🌎 International practitioners, email us for GST-free invoice. 

🔥 OR included as part of our 2024 Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Paeds Complete Education Package (see the Practitioner Education page on our website for more details).

🤓 Participants are eligible for 6 CPE points upon completion.

About Rhiannon

Rhiannon has been in busy clinical practice specialising in all things reproductive health since 2005.

With a focus largely on complex infertility, Rhiannon has supported countless couples and individuals as they’ve struggled to navigate all conceivable fertility challenges. Rhiannon has a strong working relationship with many of Melbourne's top fertility specialists, and is routinely referred to for particularly complex cases to provide IVF support. This has allowed for significant experience in successful collaborative management of highly complex cases.

Recognised for this, Rhiannon was invited to present at the 2019 Fertility Society of Australia (FSA) conference on the subject of Naturopathic Support for ART Patients to fertility specialists and other medical staff. She also routinely provides education to doctors and other medical professionals through the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).

Rhiannon brings this unique perspective and depth of experience to her education on fertility and ART/IVF. She is proud to have mentored many of Australia's top fertility naturopaths, nutritionists, acupuncturists and integrative GPs in this field.