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44 TH ANNUAL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
Developed in Cooperation with the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and the Androgen Excess Special Interest Group
FACULTY
Kathleen M. Hoeger, M.D., M.P.H., Chair
Daniel A. Dumesic, M.D.
Antoni J. Duleba, M.D.
Roy M. Homburg, M.D.
ACGME COMPETENCY
Patient Care
NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COURSE DESCRIPTION
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinologic conditions, affecting 6-8% of women.
Women with PCOS suffer from ovulatory dysfunction and require ovulation induction for management of fertility concerns.
There exists confusion over the best management strategies, particularly for the use of metformin in ovulation-induction
management due to conflicts in the literature.
Designed for both primary care and specialist physicians, as well as laboratory scientists, this course will address the use
of ovulation-induction agents for PCOS and the debate over the utility of metformin use in this setting. Additionally, the
pregnancy complications in PCOS will be reviewed; and management of ovarian hyperstimulation and obesity concerns,
both of which contribute to morbidity in the treatment of fertility concerns in PCOS, will be addressed. Best practices for
gonadotropin use will be reviewed, as well as the appropriate use of IVF. Finally, emerging technologies with potential
application in PCOS will be discussed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this course, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the options for ovulation induction in PCOS, including whether there is a role for insulin sensitizers.
2. List pregnancy complications in PCOS and the impact of obesity on risk.
3. Define the best practices to reduce multiple gestation in PCOS.
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Developed in Cooperation with the Society of Reproductive Biologists and Technologists
FACULTY
Sangita Jindal, Ph.D., Chair
Carli W. Chapman, B.S., E.L.D., Co-Chair
Dagan Wells, Ph.D., F.R.C. Path.
Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D.
ACGME COMPETENCY
Patient Care
PCOS: A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE ON FERTILITY MANAGEMENT
Course PG19 (Sunday) • ROOM 230 A/B CE
NON-INVASIVE EMBRYO AND SPERM SELECTION:
FROM BASIC SCIENCE TO CLINICAL APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION
Course PG20 (Sunday) • ROOM 330 E/G
NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COURSE DESCRIPTION
Application of newly developed scientific techniques within an ART program requires an understanding of the technology
and expertise required to perform and interpret these tests in a clinical setting to improve ART outcomes. Some of these
techniques are simple and some are quite complex, and scientists and laboratory personnel must arm themselves with
the required knowledge to determine if the test is something they can apply clinically within their specific ART program.
Research scientists must be aware of the current state of the techniques to determine if these techniques can be
incorporated into their area of research to further advance the field.
This course will review the basic science and clinical applications of complex scientific techniques, increasing the ability of
research scientists and laboratory personnel to incorporate them into their specific area of research and/or clinical practice
as an in-house or outsourced technique. Required resources and expertise for each technique will be addressed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this course, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss metabolomic technology and assess the pros and cons of each metabolite tested.
2. Analyze benefits vs. cost and expertise in determining whether to do this test in-house or select a reference laboratory.
3. Discuss proteomic technology and assess the pros and cons of proteomic profiles.
4. Describe sperm chromatin assays and explain the effects of impaired sperm on IVF outcomes.
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