Dr. M.A. Fathimunissa Speaks at INSPIRE 2026 – ISAR Fertility Conclave
Dr. M.A. Fathimunissa, fertility specialist at Fatima Fertility, recently joined a distinguished panel of faculty at INSPIRE 2026 – ISAR Fertility Conclave, held on 1–2 August 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) at Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT, Chennai. The national conference on assisted reproduction, organized by the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR), brought together leading fertility experts under the theme “Shaping the Future of Reproductive Medicine,” with sessions spanning infertility, assisted reproduction, IVF, embryology, and new-age fertility science.
A Session on Thyroid Health and Fertility
Dr. Fathimunissa’s session focused on a topic that quietly affects many women trying to conceive: subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and its role in the infertility workup. Her talk traced how thyroid screening guidelines have evolved over the years, from the first dedicated pregnancy guideline in 2011 to the most recent update in 2026, showing how medical thinking has shifted from a single fixed TSH cutoff toward a more individualized, evidence-based approach.
She walked the audience through how older guidelines once encouraged treating toward a TSH target of 2.5 mIU/L for most women, while current guidance favors risk-based, trimester-specific ranges and more careful diagnosis before starting treatment. This shift matters for real patients, since it means care can now be tailored to each woman’s actual risk factors instead of a one-size-fits-all number.
A Practical, Five-Point Takeaway
True to the conference’s focus on practice and education, Dr. Fathimunissa closed her talk with a simple, practical checklist for clinicians. Her guidance included testing TSH (with FT4 and TPOAb where needed) for every woman going through an infertility workup, and using the results to guide next steps rather than treating on suspicion alone. The goal, she explained, is to help doctors make thyroid-related decisions that are grounded in current evidence, not outdated habits.
Recognition for Contribution to the Field
Alongside her speaking role, Dr. Fathimunissa was felicitated at the conclave for her contribution to fertility care and medical education, joining a group of women faculty honored on stage for their work in the field.
Why This Matters for Patients
Conferences like INSPIRE 2026 give fertility specialists a chance to compare notes, review new research, and refine how they guide patients day to day. For women and couples navigating infertility, this kind of ongoing learning means their care team is working from the latest, most reliable guidelines available, rather than relying on older assumptions. At Fatima Fertility, staying current with national and international guidelines remains a core part of how the team approaches every patient’s fertility journey.