Obstetrics/Gynecology: Issues in Endocrinology (Audio-Digest Foundation Obstetrics/Gynecology Continuing Medical Education (CME). Book 57)

Purpose: Audio-Digest Foundation CME/CE activities are designed to provide its learners – physicians and other healthcare professionals – with continuing education that will help identify clinical problems in their practice settings, provide content to help to solve those problems, and increase their application of knowledge to practice.

Audio-Digest Obstetrics and Gynecology is specifically designed to provide the participant with state-of-the-art information, such as:

Antepartum and intrapartum assessment
Breast disease
Contraception
Domestic violence
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Ethical issues
Female stress urinary incontinence
Genetics
Genital tract infections
Gynecologic oncology
HIV and AIDS
Infertility
Menopause and hormone replacement therapy
Primary care topics
Sexually transmitted diseases
Risk management and legalities

The goal of this program is to improve management of thyroid disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to:

1: Screen women for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

2: Describe appropriate therapies for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

3: List criteria for the diagnosis of PCOS.

4: Explain pharmacologic strategies for treating hirsutism.

5: Compare efficacy of lifestyle changes, metformin, and clomiphene for promoting fertility in patients with PCOS.