He Argentine doctor Edgardo Young died on Sunday at 86 years old, as confirmed by sources from the National Academy of Medicine to Infobae. The expert was an eminence in reproductive medicine and gynecology, and left an indelible mark with his tireless dedication to the specialty.
Although he was not in good health, as indicated by those close to him, he participated until his last days in the meetings of the Academy, in which he appeared as treasurer. “He was a good researcher who, all his life, focused on a topic, making important contributions to reproductive medicine in Argentina and the world,” colleagues around him told Infobae.
In 1985, Young founded the Institute of Gynecology and Fertility (IFER), where he served as medical director for 39 years. “Even until the last week, he attended and directed his institute,” sources close to the doctor provided. And they noted that he had “a unbreakable commitment to patient care”.
Young graduated from the School of Medicine at Buenos Aires’ University and He continued his training in gynecology at the same institution. He later achieved the degree of Doctor of Medicine and played a crucial role in the Argentine Society of Reproductive Medicine (SAMER)where he was president between 1989 and 1991.
Between 1973 and 1985, Young was head of the Department of Female Fertility of the 1st Chair of Gynecology at the UBA, a period in which his contributions were fundamental for the advancement of reproductive medicine. Her prolific academic production includes more than 200 publications in conferences and specialized journals, underscoring her dedication to research and the dissemination of knowledge.
In addition, he was an active member of various national and international scientific societies, and held different positions that highlight his leadership and recognition in the medical field. Since 2005, he served as Consulting Professor of Gynecology at the UBA.
Young was a Full Academician of the National Academy of Medicine and has been distinguished as Master of Argentine Medicine by the Argentine Medical Press, an honor that recognized his exceptional contribution to medicine in the country. His career reflected not only a tireless commitment to medical practice and research, but also an enduring legacy in gynecology and reproductive medicine.
In his vast career, Young also held the position of head of the Department of Female Fertility of the Chair of Gynecology at the UBA. Her innovative approaches and achievements in ovulation induction laid the foundation for future research and treatments in the field of fertility. The influence of her work transcended borders, and impacted medical practice globally, transforming the lives of numerous patients.
During her time at the Hospital de Clínicas, Young achieved an unprecedented milestone by inducing ovulation in infertile women to obtain higher quality eggs. This pioneering technique, prior to in vitro fertilization, made it possible to synchronize the fertile moment and increase the chances of pregnancy without increasing multiple pregnancies.
The Institute of Gynecology and Fertility, under the direction of the expert, has established itself as a reference in reproductive medicine in Argentina. Since its founding in 1985, the IFER has stood out for its rigorous scientific training: not for nothing, it has an Academic Unit of Gynecology dependent on the University of Buenos Aires. In addition, it is home to the University Specialist Degree in Reproductive Medicine.
At the time of being consecrated as Master of Argentine Medicine by the Argentine Medical Press, in 2017, Young noted: “Just two years ago I was named a member of the Argentine Academy of Medicine and I did not believe that I would be on this stage again. But today I receive this undeserved award of Master of Argentine Medicine. Life gives me the opportunity to be grateful again.”
At the same time, he highlighted the importance of teaching and transmitting knowledge, since he stressed that it is an area that leaves aside “egoism, which is seen very frequently, where it seems that transmitting knowledge is exposing oneself to having one’s assets stolen.” ideas.”
