Edited a book for postgraduate students titled Gestational Trophoblastic Disease.
Edited a monograph for postgraduate students titled Leiomyoma Uterii. Foreword by Dr. S. N. Daftary, eminent gynaecologist of India.
Contributed a chapter in book “Selected Topics in Obstetrics & Gynaecology – 2, edited by Dr. S.N.Daftary & Shyam V. Desai.
Contributed a chapter on Luteal Phase Dysfunction in book “Reproductive Endocrinology” edited by Dr. Shirish Daftary published by Elsevior Publishing House.
Contributed a chapter on Chromosomal Polymorphic variants and Reproductive outcome in book on Cytogenetics edited by Dr. Pankaj Talwar.
Contributed Chapter on Male factor infertility in book edited by Dr. Alok
POST- P.G EXPERIENCE (CLINICAL EXPERIENCE)
Trained in INFERTILITY, TUBAL MICROSURGERY, & GYNAECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY.
Worked at Gunasheela Institute of Research in Reproduction, Bangalore and learnt INFERTILITY WORK UP AND BASICS OF IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION under guidance of Dr. Sulochana Gunasheela.
Practicing infertility successfully for last twenty years.
Got training in TUBAL MICROSURGERY at V.S. Sarabhai Hospital, Ahmedabad under guidance of Dr. Ajit C.Rawal, an eminent micro surgeon of India.
Learnt TRANSVAGINAL SONOGRAPHY from Gunasheela Institute of Research in Reproduction, Bangalore under guidance of Dr.Tara Menon, a sonologist of repute and practicing transvaginal sonography for last ten years.
Attended advanced Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy training programme at Cochin Gynaecological Endoscopy Training Centre in January 2001.
Course held at Agra under the auspices of Asia Oceania Federation of Obs & Gynae in July 2000.
Worked in Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, SMGS Hospital, Government Medical College, Jammu from May 1997 to Oct 2002. Performed the duties of registrar.
Performed independent duties and tackled all obstetrical and gynaecological emergencies. During this period, I was also involved in Clinical teaching of the undergraduates & postgraduates.
Got hands on training in In-Vitro-Fertilization under Col. Sharma at Research & Referral Army Hospital Delhi.
CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Attended annual conference of Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India held at PGI, Chandigarh in 1994.
Attended IV annual conference of Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India held at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore in 1995.
Attended IInd National Congress of Indian Faculty of Endosonography & Endosocopy held at Surat in 1997.
Attended Conference & Workshop on Endoscopy & Color Doppler held at Muzzafarnagar, U.P in 1998.
Attended VIIth Annual Congress of Indian Academy of Human Reproduction held at New Delhi in 1999.
Attended Endogynae workshop organized by Association of surgeons of Pathankote in December 1999.
Participated in Symposium organized by Bombay Infertility Research Centre at Jalandhar in 1999.
Attended 5th Zonal Conference of Federation of Obstetric and gynaecological society of India at Satyam Hospital & Trauma centre, Jalandhar on 23rd March 2002.
Attended Workshop on Transvaginal ultrasound in infertility & gynaecology held at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi in 2002.
Attended 46th All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, held at Bangalore in January 2003.
Attended International conference on Infertility, held at Bombay on 14-16th November, 2003.
Attended Advanced CME & Live workshop on Infertility, Gynae Endoscopy, NDVH and Sonography, held at Ludhiana in March, 2004.
Attended 12th ISAR – National Congress on Assisted Reproduction Technology & Advances in Infertility Management at Chandigarh on 8th-10th February 2007.
Attended Matero-Fetal Medicine Workshop at Delhi on 31.1.2008
Attended 51st AICOG 2008 at Delhi.
Attended 52nd AICOG 2009 at Jaipur.
Attended Preconference Workshop on ICSI and Vitrification at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New Delhi on 6th & 7th Feb 2010.
Attended Pre-Congress Workshop at 55th AICOG 2012 at Varanasi.
Dr.S.Chitra, Medical Director Lalitha Nursing Home, Shyamala Nursing Home, Janani Trichy Fertility Centre
Education & Training
M.D.,D.G.O.,
Completed her under graduation from Thanjavur Govt Medical College
Post graduation from Manipal University and won the best outgoing student award.
Underwent IVF training under Dr.B.N.Chakravarthy
Underwent IVF training at Singapore under Dr. P.C.Wong
Special Achievements
Passionate about infertility; started the first IVF centre in Trichy in 2004 and successfully completed 20 years of service with more than 1500 IVF cycles.
Organizing secretary of an international conference TECH OG TRICHY 2014
Organizing secretary of an international conference ENDOMETCON TRICHY 2016
Past Secretary, Past President – TRIOGS
Patron – TNFOG
Organized many public awareness programs in schools and colleges.
Invited speaker and Faculty in many national conferences.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Fellowship of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FICOG)
Fellowship of the Indian Academy of Gynecological Endoscopy (FIAGE)
Fellowship of the Indian College of Maternal and Child Health (FICMCH)
Fellowship in Day Care Gynaecological Endoscopy in March 2010, AEC, Maharashtra.
FOGSI Training Course on Basic Endoscopy in 2010 at AEC, Maharashtra.
Training in Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound Training Program, April-May 2010, AEC, Maharashtra.
Indo German Training Course in Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, Kiel, Germany in June 2010.
FOGSI Training Course on Advanced Infertility at Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi in June 2011.
Diploma in Advanced Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, July 2012 at International Centre of Endoscopic Surgery. CICE Clermont- Ferrand France.
Brussels India Cooperation Meeting, Brussels, Belgium in December 2013 covering: Reproductive Endocrinology, Andrology, Reproductive Genetics & Immunology, Embryology, Oncofertility.
Certificate Course in 2D to 3D in Obstetric Gynaecology, International Academy of Medical Ultrasound in August 2013, Sahara Hospital, Lucknow.
Fellowship with Hands on Training in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgical Oncology in 2016 at Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute, Pune.
1-year fellowship in Gynae Laparoscopy- Maharashtra University, AEC, Maharashtra.
Special Achievements
SUBSTANTIALLY COMPARABLE with the Australian trained specialist, 2019, RANZCOG [Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists]
Certified trainer recognized by IARC-IFCPC, providing expert training in colposcopy to fellow professionals, fostering excellence in clinical practice.
She stands at the forefront of cervical cancer prevention, passionately leading vaccination campaigns with the aim of eradicating this life-threatening disease.
Active member of prestigious professional organizations including FOGSI, ICOG, ISAR, AOGIN, ISCCP, IFS, IMS, and ASCCP, contributing to collaborative research and best practices in women’s health.
Dedicated to social causes, actively involved in community outreach and charitable initiatives, exemplifying compassion and empathy in patient care.
Honored with the “Vishesh Samman on Women’s Day” by ABP Ganga in 2020, acknowledging her outstanding contributions to women’s healthcare and empowerment.
Awarded for the “Best contribution in the field of Women’s healthcare” by Dainik Jagran in 2023 for catalyzing positive transformation in the lives of women.
Integral member of organizing teams for various national and international conferences and meetings, contributing to the dissemination of cutting-edge research and advancements in reproductive medicine.
Published extensively in indexed journals and authored chapters in leading textbooks, contributing significantly to the academic body of knowledge.
Reproductive Medicine Consultant, Mitera Hospital Kottayam, Kerala, INDIA
Education
MBBS Govt. Medical College, Kottayam 1994 -2000
MS (OBG) Armed Forces Medical College [AFMC], Pune,2002-2005
DNB (OBG) National Board of Examinations, New Delhi 2005.
MNAMS (OBG) National Academy of Medical science (New Delhi)2006
Post-doctoral fellow in Reproductive Medicine
Reproductive Medicine Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore.(2008)
Scientific Publications
hCG administration offers no outcome benefit over spontaneous ovulation in anovulatory women treated with clomiphene citrate, Korula George, Susan George, Achamma Chandy, R. Raju, Sathya Bala, Fertility and Sterility April 2007 (Vol. 87, Issue 4, Pages 985-987)
Ovulation triggers in anovulatory women undergoing ovulation induction (Protocol), George K, Nair R, Tharyan P. Ovulation triggers in anovulatory women undergoing ovulation induction. (Protocol) Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006900. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006900.23 January 2008 in Issue 1, 2008.
[First Indian group to be in the Cochrane network of female sub-fertility]
Ovulation triggers in anovulatory women undergoing ovulation induction- George K, Kamtha MS,Nair R, Tharyan P. Cochrane database 2014 Review
Myaesthenia gravis with pregnancy- a case report. OBS & GYNAE today vol XI,No 1.Jan 2006. Shakti Vardhan, TK Bhattacharya, SK Kathpalia, R.Raju
Genetics of male infertility. Ida scudder oration souvenir, CMC hospital, 2007
Evaluation of Infertility : chapter contribution to manual of developmental paediatrics, CMC Vellore
ART babies – KJK hospital
Role of laparohysteroscopy in women with normal pelvic imaging and failed ovulation stimulation with intrauterine insemination” Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences Hum Reprod Sci / Volume 3 / Issue 1 / Jan – Apr 2010, K Jayakrishnan, Aby K Koshy, R Raju
Endometrial carcinoma in a young subfertile woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome K Jayakrishnan,R Anupama, Aby Koshy,R Raju J Hum Reprod Sci / Volume 3 / Issue 1 Jan – Apr 2010
Prospective study of predictors of IUI- J Hum Reprod Sci
Director cum Chief Consultant Gynaecologist & Infetility specialist at Dr Sodhi’s Health Care, Multispeciality Hospital & IVF Centre at # 1524, Sector 69 Mohali, Punjab
Education
MBBS, MD (Obs & Gyn) PGI Chandigarh, DNBE
Past Position
Past President of Menopause Society Region Chandigarh (CRMS)
Secretary of Greater Chandigarh Chapter of IFS
Past Convener of Chandigarh Obs & Gynae Society (COGS)
Running IVF Center since March 2007, achieving results at par with international standards. More than 1000 IVF babies delivered so far
Honored recently on Doctor’s Day for her immense contribution to society by Desh Bhagat University and Dr Z Health Care.
Received Amar Ujala ‘Pride of Tricity’ award in January 2016 for her achievements in academic and social field.
Keen academician who is regularly invited as faculty to international & national conferences
Runs a Charitable Trust to help poor Infertility patients to achieve their motherhood goals
Consultant in Reproductive medicine. MMR Hospital & IVF Center Raipur C.G.
Education
MBBS, MD (OBGYN) ,FRM,FICOG,FAMS
Experience in Obgyn
17years Post MD, 14 years post fellowship in ART
DETAILS OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
SSC (March 1993) Board of secondary education Orissa Ramdeo high school.
HSC (March 1995) Ravenshaw college, Cuttack Utkal University Orissa.
Graduation: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery).1996-2001,V.S S M college Burla, Sambalpur University Orissa.Recieved merit scholarship and Gold Medal in Gynaecology.
Post Graduation: MD (Doctor of Medicine) in obstetrics & gyanecology .2004-2007,SCB Medical college Cuttack Utkal university Orissa. Received Gold Medal.
Clinical Skills
Already done more than 5000cycles of ICSI/ 3500cycles of IUI,TESA,TESE,MESA and Surrogacy
Able to do hysteroscopy and laparoscopy with major therapeutic procedure.
Already done more than 3000TLH and fertility enhancing endoscopic surgery.
More than 1000TAH and more than 5000LSCS.
More than 500cases of VH.
More than 2000 cases of high-risk pregnancy and critical care obstetrics
PUBLICATIONS
Uterine fibroids of more than 18 weeks size associated with DVT Ahmed in pelvis and pulmonary embolism-4case report published in JOGI,2014,64(supplement),5.70.
A rare case report of Pheochromocytoma complicating pregnancy –Journal of Indian Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Jan-Mar 2019,Vol 9,No 1.
Post partum acute kidney injury in tertiary care centre-Single centre experience from central india:Saudi journal of kidney disease and transplantation 2021;32(4):1111-1117.
Goodpasteur syndrome with P-ANCA vasculitis in pregnancy-Published in Journal of Indian Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Apr-Jun,34 Volume 10.No.2.
Post Partum Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome with PRESS managed with Plasmapheresis- Indian Obstetrics and Gynaecology journal,volume 11,No.1,Jan-Mar,2021.
Effect of Embryo Glue as a Transfer Medium in the outcome of implantation rate and live birth rate in freeze-thaw embryo transfer cycles-Pan Asia Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2021;4(1):14-21.
A Rare Case Of late onset sheehans syndrome-Abstract at IJN,2018 Dec:28(Suppl 1):S28-S122.
18 years of experience in healthcare in India. Received formal training in obstetrics & gynecology and its various sub-specialities viz., Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, maternal- fetal medicine. Of the two first Indians to be awarded with degree of M.Ch. Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, the first formal sub-specialty training program in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the country. Twelve years experience in reproductive medicine and surgery.
Worked as a teaching faculty in the department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, in a University teaching hospital for seven years(sep 2015 to Sep 2022); Senior Resident for an year, and as Assistant professor for 4 years and 10 months, and Associate Professor for 1year and 1 month.
Was a co-guide for the Fellows’ research project, of the Reproductive Medicine fellowship program at SRMC & RI, for 4 years and 5 months (From April 2017 to Sep 202).
SKILLS
Extensively trained in monitoring of IVF cycles, oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer. Management of difficult cases of male factor infertility – Performing TESE, TESA, PESA and micro-TESE in Non- obstructive azoospermia. Evaluation and treatment of male sexual dysfunction.
Genetic & immunological evaluation, counseling, and management of couple with infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss and recurrent implantation failure.
Ultrasound in female infertility: follicular study, 3D & 4D evaluation, Doppler studies. Male infertility ultrasound: scrotal USG & doppler
Third party reproduction: donor gametes (oocyte & sperm) and surrogacy.
Director of Dept. of Quality management and Research at SNH-GFI 01/09/21 onwards
Associate Consultant and Associate Professor 01/09/21 to 30/9/22
Associate Consultant and Assistant Professor 01/10/16 to 31/08/21 Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, India.
Evaluation & treatment of male and female infertility problems, ART, and male & female sexual dysfunction
Assistant Physician and Senior Resident 30/09/15 to 30/09/16 Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, India.
Evaluation & treatment of male and female infertility problems, ART, and male & female sexual dysfunction
Junior Resident (in-training) 29/09/12 to 31/08/15 Department of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, India.
Junior consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology 06/2011 to 08/2012 Siddhartha Nursing Home, Nellore, AP, India
Junior Resident (in-training) 04/2008 to 04/2011 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JN Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
Junior doctor in General Surgery 07/2006 to 02/2008 Siddhartha Nursing Home, Nellore, AP, India
Evaluation and management of surgical problems in men and women, under supervision.
Education
M.Ch.: Reproductive Medicine and Surgery 2015
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, India
MS: Obstetrics & Gynecology Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, India 2011
Internship: CRRI program in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Ob & Gyn, Dermatology & VD, Community Medicine, SVRRGG Hospital, Tirupati, India. 2006
M.B.B.S: General Surgery and General Medicine 2005
Narayana Medical College-Nellore, AP, India
Outstanding academic performances: Stood first in the University with 70% aggregate marks in the MCh Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, final exam. Awarded Kamalam Ramasamy Udayar gold medal in 2016 for the same.
Training
Trained in Basic life support at SRIHER in 2016
Trained in Advanced cardiac life support at SRIHER in 2018.
Did observership in Andrology and Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Division of Urology, at University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine under the supervision of Dr.Ranjith Ramasamy: 12/10/18 to 31/10/18
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Delivered compassionate services in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery as per the hospital expectations
Being the first physician in the country to qualify in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility – provided a comprehensive care to couples with complex fertility problems
Rendered services in General Surgery and Ob&Gyn as physician assistant in India Ovarian rejuvenation by platelet rich plasma: standardized the protocol in the department. Management of thin endometrium by platelet rich plasma: standardized the protocol in the department
SCIENTIFIC WORK
Paper Presentations in Scientific Meetings
Chetnat Andrology Colloquium (National) – Outcome of ICSI from surgically retrieved sperms (awarded 2nd Prize)
Fem 2014 – Correlation of serum Estradiol on the day of ovulation trigger to reproductive outcome in ICSI
Fertivision 2014 – Correlation of serum D3 FSH Levels on Reproductive outcome of ICSI
ISAR 2015 – Correlation of sperm DNA fragmentation index by TUNEL assay to reproductive outcome of ICSI
ISAR 2016 – The role of karyotyping in men with severe male factor infertility prior to ICSI
IFFS 2016 – Impact of adenomyosis on the outcome of ICSI
ISAR 2017 – The impact of incorporation of raised serum progesterone on the day ofovulation trigger into the freeze-all policy on the outcome of ICSI-fresh embryo transfer cycles
ISAR 2018 – The role of combining Day 2 Estradiol estimation with FSH in the prediction of the outcome of ovarian stimulation
Poster Presentation
ISAR 2014 – Outcome of ICSI from surgically retrieved sperms
TRENDO 2017 – Estimation of macroprolactin in hyperprolactinemia
Case Presentation in Conference
OGSSI 2013 – An unusual outcome of ovulation induction
OGSSI 2014 – Heterotopic pregnancy
ASRM 2018 – Co-authored a poster presentation with Prof.Sanjeeva Reddy: Estimation of sperm DNA fragmentation index in ICSI cycles: Does it affect the outcome?
ASRM 2019 – Autologous PRP for the management of thin endometrium in frozen embryo transfer cycles: would it improve the outcome?
Original Research
Sperm DNA Fragmentation by TUNEL assay in ICSI patient: 2013 – 2015.
Prevalence of Chlamydia Trachomatis IgG Elisa in Infertile women (Unpublished data) 2009 – 2011
Lectures in Conference/CME
OGSSI Midyear conference – June 2015 – Video tips in management of ectopic pregnancy
TAPISAR 2016 – DNA fragmentation index
FOCUS Dec, 2016- M.Ch .Reproductive Medicine & Surgery
MADRAS MEDICAL MISSION Annual conference 2017 – FERTILITY PRESERVATION – Established methods & acceptable methods in clinical practice
Faculty for IVF certificate course organized by SRMC – SMART-CART – Feb 2017, June 2017, Sep 2017, Feb 2018
ISAR 2018 – How will ART treatment of infertile father affect the child health?
YUVA ISAR 2018: A.DFI in infertility B. Difficult embryo transfer
FERTILITE 2018 – Embryo transfer technique + hands on workshop on mannequin
Jan 2019 – CME at SRIHER: The role of platelet rich plasma in reproductive medicine
Feb 2019 – CME at Nagamani hospital, Chennai– co-ordinator for quiz in basic ART
ICE 2019: Medical management of male infertility
TAPISAR CME JULY 2019 – PRP in infertility
Chetnat fertility colloquium: Antioxidants in male infertility(debate:For)
TAPISAR CME DEC 2019 – Proximal tubal obstruction
Panelist in CME/Conference
TAPISAR PG CME 2015, Chennai – Infertility case scenarios
TAPISAR CME 2016, Chennai – Infertility case scenarios
YUVA ISAR Dec-2016, Cochin – Role of clinician in IVF lab
TAPISAR STATE CME 2017, Chennai – Infertility case scenarios
MMM hospital CME, May 2017, Chennai – Female Genital tract anomalies
TAPISAR STATE CME 2018, Chennai – Infertility case scenarios
TAPISAR CME 2019 – Infertility case scenarios
ISAR 2019 – optimization of male factor in infertility 10.ICE 2019 – Endometriosis in infertility
ICE 2019 – Andrology panel
ACE 2019 – Luteal Phase Support and Manipulations in ART
PUBLICATIONS
Correlation of serum estradiol level on the day of ovulation trigger with reproductive outcome of intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences. Jan-Mar 2016; 9(1): 23-27.
Siddhartha N, Reddy NS, Pandurangi M, Muthusamy T, Vembu R, Kasinathan K. The Effect of Sperm DNA Fragmentation Index on the Outcome of Intrauterine Insemination and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. J Hum Reprod Sci. 2019 Jul-Sep;12(3):189-198. doi: 10.4103/jhrs.JHRS_22_19. PMID: 31576075; PMCID: PMC6764233.
Tejas Gundewar, Monna Pandurangi, N Sanjeeva Reddy, Radha Vembu, Chitra Andrews, Siddharth Nagireddy, Ashish Soni, Vivek Kakkad, Exclusive use of intrasac potassium chloride and methotrexate for treating cesarean scar pregnancy: effectiveness and subsequent fecundity, Human Reproduction Open, Volume 2020, Issue 2, 2020, hoaa025, https://doi.org/10.1093/hropen/hoaa025.
Vembu R, Devi N, Reddy NS, Pandurangi M, Nagireddy S. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in infertile women. Indian J Comm Health. 2019;31(4):561-564.
Nagireddy S, Reddy NS Pandurangi M, Vembu R, Muthusamy T and Kasinathan K. Adenomyosis is Associated with Sub-Optimal Outcomes in Fresh Embryo Transfer Cycles. Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science 2021, Volume 9, Issue 2, Page No: 211-215.
Vembu R, Nandini Devi M, Nellepalli SR, et al. Impact of Body Mass Index on the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome among Infertile South Indian Women. Int J Infertil Fetal Med 2019;10(3):42–45.
AFFILIATIONS
Member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Endocrine Society, USA, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction Associate member of RCOG, UK. Member of Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology of India. Member IAGE, India.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Dance, music: group chorus singing, martial arts, gymnastics, Swimming, Skating
LICENSURES
Tamil Nadu Medical Council. Regd No.94790.(Active)
From 01.12.2014 Consultant Gynaecologist, Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. Hon Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester
I work as a consultant in a university teaching hospital and participate in a large NHS IVF service. I operate on patients with endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, menstrual dysfunction and fertility problems, with an emphasis on minimal access reproductive surgery. I provide emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy care to a large and diverse population. I am active in the training of junior doctors and an RCOG-accredited subspecialty trainee in reproductive medicine.
Qualifications
2012 F.R.C.O.G
2001 M.D., Bristol University, U.K.
1994 M.R.C.O.G.
1990 M.D., Pondicherry University, India
1987 M.B., B.S., Madras University, India
Previous Posts
20.10.03 to 30.11.2014 Consultant Gynaecologist, Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Addenbrookes’ Hospital, Cambridge. I was Clinical Director for Gynaecology from April 2009 to June 2012. I was the HFEA Person Responsible for Cambridge IVF
1.2.03 – 20.10.03 Locum Consultant Obs and Gynae, Addenbrooke’s Hospital,
1.8.93 – 30.4.94 Experienced Senior House Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Jessop Hospital for Women, Sheffield
1.8.92 – 31.7.93 Senior House Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Jessop Hospital for Women, Sheffield
25.11.91 – 24.5.92 Senior House Officer, Obsterics and Gynaecology Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield
1.3.86 – 28.2.87 House Surgeon (pre-registration)
1.3.87 – 1.5.90 Junior Resident, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. These posts were held at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India.
1.8.90 – 31.7.91 Senior House Officer, Neonatology Medical College, Jammu, India
National Roles
Chair of the British Fertility Society. I lead this professional body, which represents fertility professionals of all disciplines. This role requires me to liaise with government departments, HFEA, other professional and patient bodies and media. I chair an executive committee with 28 members.
Member of the NICE Guideline Committee for Fertility. I am early member of this group which is developing evidence-based guidance that will be crucial for UK and international practice.
Co-opted member of the Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee of the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority. I provide clinical input into assessing recent advances, add-on treatments and novel technologies.
Member of the Legislative Reform Advisory Group, HFEA
Co-chair of the joint ARCS/BFS Working Group on Covid-19
Member of the Advisory Board of Fertility Network UK.
Clinical Skills
Assisted Conception : I have a wide experience of assisted conception practice. I have particular expertise in prevention and management of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, with a record of research and national guidelines
Reproductive Endocrinology: I am competent in managing patients presenting with a range of reproductive endocrine disorders, including polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance, hyperprolactinaemia, hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism and ovarian failure.
Reproductive Surgery : I operate on patients with endometriosis and am able to perform ureteric and para-rectal dissection and treatment of deep disease where indicated. I perform a range of other reproductive surgery, including open myomectomy and procedures for menstrual dysfunction. I am skilled in surgical termination of pregnancy.
Emergency Gynaecology: I am able to manage Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology problems, including ectopic pregnancy and ovarian cyst accidents.
Obstetrics : Providing support to consultant colleagues faced with significant haemorrhage, surgical difficulty and need for obstetric hysterectomy.
RESEARCH
My research interests are primarily in clinical Reproductive Medicine. I have been awarded the degree of M.D. by Bristol University for my work entitled ‘The aetiopathogenesis of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in women undergoing assisted conception’. The process of doing my M.D. has allowed me to gain experience in planning and conducting studies and critically evaluating data and literature. Work from my M.D. has been published in peer-reviewed journals and has been presented at several learned conferences (see below). I am a co-applicant in an NIHR-funded randomised controlled trial on the management of OHSS entitled STOP-OHSS. I have experience of supervising junior colleagues in carrying out clinical research projects which have been presented to learned conferences.
GCP Training 20th Sept 2020
MANAGEMENT AND CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
I have a deep interest in medical management and the pursuit of clinical excellence by individuals and institutions. Soon after my appointment as consultant I completed a course for Senior Clinical Leaders, designed to support the development of leadership skills among clinicians in Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust. In 2012 I completed the NHS Clinical Leaders Network Eminent Leaders leadership development programme. This approached the subject from a foundation of psychological performance theory and included modules on Understanding your leadership style, Changing leadership behaviours, Long-term planning and Debriefing.
I was Clinical Director for Gynaecology in Addenbrooke’s Hospital for 3 years (April 2009 – June 2012). In this role I was responsible for ensuring clinical effectiveness in Gynaecology. My role included both the operational working of the Gynaecology Division and contributing to its strategic plans. As ‘first among equals’ among 12 gynaecologists, I led the division in delivering operational targets, efficiencies and service reconfiguration. I had overall responsibility for ensuring evidence-based guidelines and protocols and effective clinical audit. I supported the introduction of a robust, open clinical governance culture which has developed and matured over the years into an excellent resource for improving patient safety and quality of care. I carried out appraisal and job planning for consultant colleagues.
INVITED LECTURES (2018-2023)
January 2023 ‘OHSS: Still a Challenge in Modern Practice’ Inaugural FOGSI-BOGS Dr Subhas Mukherjee Memorial Lecture, Kolkata, India
January 2023 ‘Frozen versus Fresh, Day 3 versus Day 5: What is the evidence?’ All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kolkata, India
December 2022 ‘OHSS – Learning From Each Other To Keep Patients Safe’ Fertivision 2022, Hyderabad, India
December 2022 ‘Endometriosis Surgery In Women Preparing For IVF’ Fertivision 2022, Hyderabad, India
June 2022 ‘Regulation and Funding of IVF’ BFS Study Day for General Practitioners
May 2022 ‘In-vitro Fertilisation Process’ Seminar on Multiple Sclerosis and Fertility
December 2021 ‘Help us to help our patients: how clinics and the regulator can work together.’ Annual meeting of the Progress Educational Trust.
December 2021 ‘FSH dose adjustment during ovarian stimulation’ Symposium at Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynaecolgy and Infertility, Berlin (online)
December 2021 ‘Crisis Management in fertility- What have we learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic?’ Oration at the Annual Conference of the Inidan Fertility Society Fertivision 2021
November 2021 Debate ‘Endometriosis should be surgically treated prior to IVF’ Annual Conference of the International Society for Reproductive Surgery
January 2021 ‘Luteal phase support – do we know it all?’ EHSRE Campus Workshop on Success in ART (online)
December 2020 ‘Clinical Applications of GnRH agonist trigger: efficacy and safety’ Fertivision 2020 (online)
June 2020 ‘Learning form incidents in clinical practice’ BFS HFEA Effective Fertility Services Day (online)
December 2019 ‘Management of infertility in women with PCOS’ IFFS-IFS joint workshop, New Delhi
December 2019 ‘Appropriate drug selection and dosing in ovarian stimulation’ IFFS-IFS joint workshop, New Delhi
December 2019 ‘Management of poor responders’ IFFS-IFS joint workshop, New Delhi
December 2019 ‘Add-ons in assisted conception: how should we approach them?’ Fertivision 2019 New Delhi
November 2019 ‘Stimulation and triggering strategies in the context of segmentation’ Merck Masterclass, York
November 2019 ‘To minimize risk of OHSS the freeze-all decision should be made prior to commencing gonadotrophin stimulation’ Stand-Alone Meeting on Infertility Treatment, Budapest
June 2019 ‘Dealing with incidents: Case reports from a clinical practice’ HFEA-BFS Effective Fertility Services Day, London
September 2018 ‘Management of anovulation’ Joint meeting of the International Federation of Fertility Societies and Baltic Fertility Society, Tartu, Estonia
September 2018 ‘Male and female work-up and stimulation regimes for IVF’ Joint meeting of the International Federation of Fertility Societies and Baltic Fertility Society, Tartu, Estonia
February 2018 ‘Meeting the challenge of OHSS in modern reproductive practice’ Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility meeting, Hyderabad
January 2018 Use of adjuvants in fertility treatment. Fertility 2018, Liverpool
January 2018 OHSS and the Daily Mail – evidence-based fact or sensationalist hype? Fertility 2018, Liverpool
PUBLICATIONS
Guidelines
Joint ARCS BFS Best practice guidelines for reintroduction of routine fertility treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020 https://www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ARCS-BFS-COVID-19-guideline-v1.1-1.pdf
Fertility preservation for medical reasons in girls and women: British fertility society policy and practice guideline 2018 Human Fertility 21(1):1-24
Management of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome RCOG 2016 (Lead Author)
Book
Reducing Risk in Fertility Treatment ed. R Mathur Springer publications ISBN 978-1-4471-5257-6
Peer-reviewed articles
Maheshwari A, Bell JL, Bhide P, Mathur R et al (2021) Freezing All Embryos Versus Fresh Embryo Transfer in In-Vitro Fertilisation – a Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial in the UK (E-Freeze). January 2021SSRN Electronic Journal. DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3847725
Maheshwari A, Muneer A, Lucky M, Mathur R, McEleny K on behalf of British Association of Urological Surgeons and British Fertility Society (2020) A review of varicocele treatment and fertility outcomes. Human Fertility DOI:10.1080/14647273.2020.1785117
Boivin J, Harrison C, Mathur R, Burns G, Pericleous-Smith A, Gameiro S (2020) Patient experiences of fertility clinic closure during the COVID-19 pandemic: appraisals, coping and emotions Human Reproduction, 35,11: 2556. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deaa218
Sood A, Goel A, Boda S, Mathur R (2020) Prediction of significant OHSS by ovarian reserve and ovarian response – implications for elective freeze-all strategy. Human Fertility 24;1-7. doi: 10.1080/14647273.2020.1809021.
Steinke DT, Zarroug OH, Mathur R, Kendrew H, Jenkins J (2020) Qualitative risk assessment of follicle stimulating hormone injectable products. EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG DELIVERY https://doi.org/10.1080/17425247.2020.1813106.
Nickkho-Amiry M, Horne G, Akhtar M, Mathur R, Brison DR (2019) Hydatidiform molar pregnancy following assisted reproduction J Assist Reprod Genet. 36(4):667-671. doi: 10.1007/s10815-018-1389-9.
Gebril A, Hamoda H, Mathur R (2017) Outpatient management of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a systematic review and a review of existing guidelines. Human Fertility http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14647273.2017.1331048
Joyce Harper, Emily Jackson, Karen Sermon, Robert John Aitken, Stephen Harbottle, Edgar Mocanu, Thorir Hardarson, Raj Mathur, Stephane Viville, Andy Vail and Kersti Lundin (2017) Adjuncts in the IVF laboratory: where is the evidence for ‘add-on’ interventions? Human Reproduction 32(3):485-491.
Tan BK, Maillou K, Mathur RS, Prentice A (2013) A retrospective review of patient-reported outcomes on the impact on quality of life in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for endometriosis. EJOGRB 170; 533-538.
Palep-Singh M, Angala P, Seela R, Mathur R (2007) Impact of microwave endometrial ablation in the management of subsequent unplanned pregnancy J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 14(3):365-6.
Pashayan N, Lyriatzopoulos G, Mathur R (2006) Cost-effectiveness of primary offer of IVF vs. primary offer of IUI followed by IVF (for IUI failures) in couples with unexplained or mild male factor subfertility. BMC Health Services Research 2006, 6:80 doi:10.1186/1472-6963-6-80.
Mathur RS, Hayman G, Bansal AS, Jenkins JM (2002) Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor levels in highly responsive women are poorly predictive of subsequent Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Fertility and Sterility 78, 1154-1158.
Mathur RS, Akande AV, Keay SD, Hunt LP, Jenkins JM (2000) Distinction between early and late OHSS. Fertility and Sterility 73, 901-912.
Emovon E, Mathur RS, Wilson P, Ashcroft S A, Jenkins JM, Gordon U D (2000) Norethisterone cotreatment with buserelin is associated with a low incidence of functional ovarian cysts. Reproductive Technologies, 10, 206-209.
Smith MP, Mathur RS, Keay SD, Hall L, Hull MGR, Jenkins JM (2000). Periovulatory human oocytes, cumulus cells and ovarian leukocytes express type 1 but not type 2 11 hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase RNA. Fertility and Sterility, 73, 825 – 830.
Mathur RS, Joels LA, Jenkins JM (1995) Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome may be more likely if multiple pregnancy follows assisted conception. Acta geneticae medicae et gemellologiae 44; 233-235.
Lloyd-Williams, Jenkins JM, Mathur RS, Cooke ID, Morris HJ (1994) Knowledge discovery in an infertility database using artificial neural networks. Proceedings of the Institute of Electrical Engineers.
Editorials and Reviews
Tan B, Mathur R (2014) Prevention of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Produced on behalf of the BFS Policy and Practice Subcommittee Human Fertility
Tan B, Mathur R (2013) Management of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Guidelines. Produced on behalf of the BFS Policy and Practice Committee Human Fertility Vol. 16, No. 3, Pages 160-161
Tan B, Mathur R (2013) Management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Produced on behalf of the BFS Policy and Practice Committee Human Fertility, Vol. 16, No. 3, Pages 151-159
Prakash A, Mathur RS (2013) Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Vol 15, 31-35.
Prasannan-Nair, Manis T, Mathur R (2010) Management of endometriosis-associated infertility TOG Vol 13, 1-6
Prakash A, Karasu T, Mathur R (2009) Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: pathophysiology, prevention and management. Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine (2009), doi:10.1016/j.ogrm.2009.05.003
Mathur R, Sumaya W (2007) Prevention and management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. 18; 18-22
Mathur R, Kailasam C, Jenkins JM (2007) The evidence base of strategies for the prevention of OHSS. Human Fertility 10(2); 75-85
Park S-M, Mathur R, Smith GCS (2006) Congenital anomalies after treatment for infertility. BMJ 333; 665-6
Mathur R, Smith SK (2002) Endometrial angiogenesis – physiology and clinical implications. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, 28, 173-174.
Mathur RS, Evbuomwan I, Jenkins JM (2002) Prevention and management of OHSS. Current Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 12, 111-116.
Mathur RS, Jenkins JM (2001) Ovarian hyperstimulation Syndrome: an endocrinopathy? Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 13, 329-333
Mathur RS, Jenkins JM (2000) Is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome associated with poor obstetric outcome? British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 107, 943-946.
Mathur RS, Jenkins JM (1999). Patients should be allowed to choose between the morbidity of OHSS and the benefits of parenthood. Human Reproduction, 14, 2183 – 2185.
Mathur RS, Hull MGR (1998) Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in early pregnancy. RCOG Dialogue.
Jenkins JM, Mathur RS (1998) Management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. RCOG PACE review.
Mathur RS, Jenkins JM, Bansal AS (1997) The possible role of the immune system in the aetiopathogenesis of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Human Reproduction 12, 2629 – 2634
Jenkins JM, Missou H, Mathur RS (1997) ReproMed – an interactive guide to Reproductive Medicine. Interact, 14, 16.
Ford WCL, Mathur RS, Hull MGR (1997) Intra-uterine insemination for male infertility: is it effective treatment? In Baillieres Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology Male Infertility, Eds. van Steirteghem A, Tournaye H, Devroey P 691 – 710.
Keay SD, Liversidge NH, Mathur RS, Jenkins JM (1997) Assisted conception following poor ovarian response to gonadotrophin stimulation. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 104; 521 – 527.
Mathur RS, Joels LA, Akande AV, Jenkins JM (1996) Prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 103; 740-746.
Akande AV, Mathur RS, Keay SD, Jenkins JM (1996) The choice of luteal support following pituitary downregulation, controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and in vitro fertilization. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 103; 963 – 966.
Jenkins JM, Mathur RS, Cooke ID (1995) Management of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 102; 2-5.
Duncan WC, Jenkins JM, Mathur RS, Li TC (1994) Induction of ovulation by human menopausal gonadotrophins. Contemporary reviews in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 6; 154-160
Book Chapters
Mathur R There Is No Place for Natural and Mild Stimulation IVF – For In 50 Big Debates in Reproductive Medicine eds Homburg R, Casper R and Balen A. ISBN 9781108986601
Isdale M, Mathur R Egg Donation and Surrogacy in Problem Solving in Cancer and Fertility eds Karapanagiotou EM et al EBN Health pp 43-49.
Mathur RS Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in Assisted Reproductive Technology ed S Bhattacharya. Future Science Group
Mathur RS, Fox R (2002) Bilateral oophorectomy and hormone replacement therapy in women with endometriosis. In Studd JW ed., Progress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Vol 15, 333-344
Case Reports and Letters
Mathur R, Jenkins JM (2009) Towards a clinically useful classification of OHSS RBM Online Vol 19. No 3. 2009 434 www.rbmonline.com/Article/4619 on web 11 August 2009
Choong CK, Calvert PA, Falter F, Mathur R, Appleton D, Wells FC, Schofield PM, Crawford R (2008) Life Threatening Impending Paradoxical Embolus Caught Red Handed: Successful Management By Multidisciplinary Team Approach Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (in press)
Mathur RS, Jenkins JM (2000) Selection of controls for study of pregnancy outcome in cycles complicated by OHSS. Fertility and Sterility 73, 123.
Mathur RS, Oumachigui A (1991) Squamous cell carcinoma cervix with mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the ovary – a Case Report. Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of India 41; 429.
Presentations and Posters
Mathur RS (2005) IUI after NICE – a role for cautious ovarian stimulation? Presented at the BFS annual meeting, Warwick.
Mathur RS (2005) International variation in management of OHSS. Serono Symposium on international variation in assisted reproduction practice and data collection, Athens.
Prentice A, Mathur RS, Morton N (2001) Superovulation improves pregnancy rates in women who fail to conceive with donor insemination alone. IFFS, Melbourne.
Mathur RS, Hayman G, Bansal AS, Jenkins JM (2001) Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor levels in highly responsive women are poorly predictive of subsequent Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Annual meeting of the BFS, Belfast.
Mathur RS, Bansal AS, Jenkins JM (2000) Follicular fluid Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) levels in highly responsive women who subsequently develop Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) are lower than levels in matched controls – a pilot study. Winter meeting of the BFS, London.
Mathur RS, Jenkins JM (2000) Obstetric outcome of pregnancies complicated by OHSS. Winter meeting of the BFS, Bath.
Mathur RS, Hunt LP, Hull MGR, Jenkins JM (1999) OHSS in women undergoing assisted conception occurs in two distinct forms. Blair Bell Research Society Competition Meeting, RCOG, London.
Mathur RS, Akande AV, Jenkins JM (1999) The occurrence of OHSS is not determined by early luteal serum hCG levels. 15th Annual meeting of ESHRE, Tours, France.
Mathur RS, Ashcroft SA, Smith MP, Jenkins JM (1998) Functional ovarian cysts seldom occur following Gonadotrophin releasing hormone agonist with norethisterone co-treatment prior to IVF. British Fertility Society annual meeting, Sheffield.
Keay SD, Mathur RS, Akande AV, Jenkins JM (1998) Basal serum Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 concentrations are poorly predictive of ovarian response to gonadotrophin stimulation. BFS annual meeting, Sheffield.
Akande AV, Keay SD, Mathur RS, Jenkins JM, Hull MGR (1998) Luteal phase serum progesterone levels are poor predictors of pregnancy after IVF or GIFT treatment. BFS annual meeting, Sheffield.
Keay SD, Mathur RS, Jenkins JM (1998) Glucocorticoid cotreatment reduces cycle cancellation due to poor ovarian response in stimulated IVF cycles. National Ovarian Workshop, Bristol.
Mathur RS, Akande AV, Keay SD, Harbottle SJ, Jenkins JM (1997) Late onset Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in women undergoing assisted conception is poorly predicted by peak oestradiol levels and number of eggs obtained. Annual conference of ESHRE, Edinburgh.
Mathur RS, Akande AV, Sowter M, Gordon UD, Jenkins JM, Hull MGR (1997) The antecedents of early versus late Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in women undergoing assisted conception. Joint Fertility Societies Meeting, York.
Akande AV, Keay SD, Mathur RS, Sowter M (1997) The practical implication of a raised basal serum FSH level on the chance of poor ovarian response and cancellation of IVF treatment. Joint Fertility Societies Meeting, York.
Keay SD, Liversidge NH, Mathur RS, Jenkins JM (1997) Ovarian follicular capacity indicated by the response to administered gonadotrophin relates to the ability of the resulting embryos to implant. Joint Fertility Societies Meeting, York.
Mathur RS, Joels LA, Jenkins JM (1996) Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome may be more likely if multiple pregnancy follows assisted conception. 3rd International meeting of the RCOG, New Delhi, India.
Keay SD, Rennie A, Liversedge NH, Mathur RS, Akande V, Jenkins JM (1996) Reliability of IVF databases – suggestions for improvements. Winter meeting of the BFS, Cardiff.
Mathur RS, Duncan WC, Casey SF, Jenkins JM, Cooke ID (1995) Low dose gonadotrophin therapy to improve pregnancy rates in women who fail to conceive with donor insemination alone. British Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dublin.
