Obstetric Anemia and Hemorrhage, Robert G. Bonebrake, M.D. Define anemia in pregnancy. Recognize common types of anemia in pregnancy. Prescribe appropriate therapy for pregnant patients with iron deficiency anemia. Classify blood loss from postpartum hemorrhage based on clinical signs. Manage patients with postpartum hemorrhage requiring fluid resuscitation and blood products.
Issues in Breast Health, Rebecca A. Jackson, M.D. Distinguish a discrete breast mass from nodularity. Determine the appropriate diagnostic modality for the woman with a solid or cystic breast mass. Evaluate and manage women with breast pain, nipple discharge, mastitis, and breast abscess. Determine appropriate candidates for breast magnetic resonance imaging. Evaluate and counsel women at risk for breast cancer.
Selected Topics in Women’s Health, Anita L. Nelson, M.D. Identify common causes of secondary amenorrhea, and conduct an appropriate work-up in such patients. Recognize patients whose amenorrhea may be due to weight fluctuations, eating disorders, or the athletic triad, and work with psychiatric colleagues and coaches to protect patients’ bone health. Utilize one’s knowledge of normal menstrual regulation (eg , role of prostaglandins in the control of menstrual flow) to better understand abnormal/irregular menstrual patterns. Choose the appropriate medical therapy to control heavy menstrual bleeding, based on the patient’s specific situation (eg, combined hormonal or progestin-only oral contaceptive for woman who prefers monthly period). Debate the differences between traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical HRT, especially use of estradiol vs estriol.
Thought –Provoking Topics in Women’s Health, Linda C. Giudice, M.D., PhD, MSc Identify sources of environmental contaminants and pathways of exposure. Describe the role environmental contaminants may play in reproductive health. Support effective strategies for reducing harmful exposures to environmental contaminants. Recognize the impact of direct-to-consumer advertising on clinical practice. Discuss guidelines set forth by professional organizations to assist physicians in managing exposure to pharmaceutical marketing.
Issues in Gynecologic Disease, Gary S. Leiserowitz, M.D. Review methods of measuring test efficacy and determine how they apply to disease screening. Recognize early symptoms of ovarian cancer and identify women who should undergo screening for ovarian cancer. List current and promising ovarian cancer screening tests and distinguish them by levels of efficacy. Discuss the efficacy of surgical interventions for endometriosis. Determine the appropriate medical therapy for patients with endometriosis.
Issues in Mental and Sexual Health, Ellen Haller, M.D. Diagnose and treat women suffering from pre-menstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Identify and treat women with social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder. Counsel pregnant patients about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medications. Cite the classifications of sexual dysfunction and identify patients with sexual dysfunction. Recommend appropriate therapy for women suffering from sexual dysfunction.
Looking for Trouble, Robert M. Silver, M.D. List adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with thrombophilias. Identify pregnant women who warrant testing for thrombophilias. Discuss recommendations for prevention of thrombophilias. Discuss the pros and cons of prenatal genetic screening strategies. Counsel patients about the most appropriate prenatal genetic screening strategy.
Weighty Issues, Deborah Mangham, M.D. Discuss characteristics associated with eating disorders in women. Identify and evaluate women with eating disorders. List the physiologic impact of obesity and qualifications for bariatric surgery. Counsel patients about the differences between gastric bypass and lap band bariatric procedures. Manage pregnant patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.
Issues in Obstetric Management, Ronald Wapner, M.D. Describe the mechanism of action and benefits of antenatal corticosteroids. Cite recommendations for the appropriate use of antenatal corticosteroids. Discuss the impact on the neonate of repeat courses of steroids. Summarize conclusions from Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network trials. Recognize the impact of maternal hypothyroidism in pregnancy.
Hormone Therapy Update, Marcelle I. Cedars, M.D.Summarize key findings from primary and secondary prevention trials investigating the effects of HT on cardiovascular disease (CVD). Describe the mechanisms by which estrogen affects coronary atherosclerosis. Interpret findings of outcomes in HT-treated women with respect to the timing of treatment initiation. Discuss the effects of HT on the risk of developing breast cancer. Distinguish which patients are appropriate candidates for HT.
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