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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM • PLENARY SESSIONS
Monday, October 17, 2011 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Menopause Day Keynote Lecture
BEYOND 50: A CLOUD OR ITS SILVER LINING?
Presented by the International Menopause Society and
the Menopause Special Interest Group
Duru Shah, M.D.
Gynecworld Fertility Clinic, Mumbai, India
Needs Assessment and Description
Multiple methods have been used to assess the metabolic
syndrome in women. Individuals of South Asian ethnicity
are known to have a high incidence of diabetes and
cardiovascular disease (CVD). As menopause acts as an
aggravating factor that can hasten the onset of CVD, there
is a need to routinely assess every South Asian woman at
menopause for the metabolic syndrome.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able
to:
1. Summarize the differences or diversity in menopauserelated
problems in various ethnic and cultural groups.
2. Describe the diagnosis and summarize prevention of
cardiovascular disease in menopausal women.
Monday, October 17, 2011 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Plenary Session 2
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY IN THE 20T H CENTURY:
PIONEERS IN INNOVATION
Endowed by a 1990 grant from TAP Pharmaceuticals
Alan H. DeCherney, M.D.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development
Introducer: William E. Gibbons, M.D.
Needs Assessment and Description
In order to better understand reproductive endocrinology
and infertility in the 21st century, it is important to have an
in-depth understanding of what occurred prior to this time
period. By examining the discoveries of the 20th century, we
can better comprehend the realities of the 21st century. It is
important for people to have a perspective on the growth
of various ideas. For example, estrogen was an unknown
compound 100 years ago, yet it has become critical to
everyday practice. Understanding the past allows us to be
the innovators of the future.
Room 230 A/B
ACGME COMPETENCY
Medical Knowledge
Patient Care
Chapin Theatre
Moderator: Dolores Lamb, Ph.D., H.C.L.D.
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TEST QUESTION:
After participating in this session, in my practice I will:
A. Perform a bone density scan in postmenopausal women
only if indicated.
B. Perform mammography every year in women above 40
years of age.
C. Look for a metabolic disorder in every woman who is
menopausal.
D. Treat every postmenopausal woman’s symptoms with
hormone replacement therapy.
E. Advise and treat the menopausal woman only for her
symptoms.
F. Not applicable to my area of practice.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able
to:
1. Identify important pioneers and describe their advances
in the field of reproductive endocrinology.
2. Judge the validity of these contributions to our field.
ACGME COMPETENCY
Medical Knowledge
Patient Care
TEST QUESTION:
Which of the following resulted in the pioneers’ receiving
the Nobel Prize?
A. The discovery of estrogen.
B. The discovery of sex hormone receptors.
C. The synthesis of GnRH.
D. Development of the birth control pill.
E. Discovery of sperm capacitation.