On September 12, the first International Congress on Medical Updates and Ethical Issues in Natural Procreative Restorative Medicine (“Restoring Natural Fertility: Old Challenges and New Perspectives”) took place at the University of Padua (Italy). The event brought together more than 250 participants from around the world, including representatives from Italy, Spain, Poland, Albania, Argentina, Peru, the United States, Cameroon, Canada, Croatia, and the Netherlands.
The meeting was opened by Professor Alberto Ferlin, Full Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Padua and Director of the Complex Operative Unit of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine; Dr. Giuseppe Grande, endocrinologist and andrologist in the same Unit; Professor Elena Postigo, President of the International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune; and Miguel Gabián, President of the Fertílitas Clinic in Spain.
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The Congress primarily involved physicians specialized in reproductive medicine, andrologists, urologists, gynecologists, endocrinologists, and other health professionals, all united by a shared interest in deepening knowledge and offering a new perspective on the treatment of infertility.
After nearly 50 years of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), it is often observed in clinical practice that reproductive medicine has given way to assisted procreation techniques. The Congress emphasized the central role of reproductive medicine, which must first and foremost be medicine: it should diagnose and, whenever possible, treat conditions, highlighting that the primary goal should be, whenever feasible, the restoration of natural fertility.
The Congress brought together speakers from various countries who are experts in the field of infertility. It was organized by the Andrology and Reproductive Medicine Unit of the Department of Medicine at the University of Padua, in collaboration with Fertílitas—the leading NaProTechnology clinic in Spain—and the International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune.
The Congress addressed in depth issues related to both male and female factors in infertility, focusing on couple infertility, a frequent clinical condition with significant impact. Infertility is defined as the absence of conception after at least 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. Approximately 10% of couples worldwide are infertile, and 56% seek medical care. The male factor contributes to or is directly responsible for nearly 60% of cases, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undervalued. Frequently, infertile couples are diagnosed with “idiopathic infertility” without a complete diagnostic process, and many are referred directly to ART. It has been shown that approximately 15% of couples undergo ART without prior andrological evaluation.
The participation of more than 250 attendees confirmed the strong interest in the long-standing yet timely topic of restoring natural fertility. As demonstrated by a multicenter study coordinated by the University of Padua and presented at the Congress, restoring natural fertility is possible in more than 40% of couples, including patients with previous ART failures.
This approach is rooted in the medical and humanistic style of Jérôme Lejeune, combining scientific rigor with respect for the dignity of human life and human procreation.
You can now enjoy full access to the complete recording of all Congress presentations:
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• Special rate for Alumni: €60. If you are an alumnus of the High-Level Training Course “Restorative Medicine for Male Reproductive Health”, please contact us at lgotti@fundacionlejeune.es
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