Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: PCOS

0% Complete

Course Overview

This CME activity provides an in-depth overview of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), focusing on its diagnostic criteria, clinical manifestations, and role of transvaginal sonography in identifying polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM). Learn about ultrasound features, hormonal imbalances, and treatment options like Metformin and birth control pills.

Course Content

Chapter 1 Final Quiz

Credits

1.00

AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration: 1.00 hour
Released: Feb 22, 2023
Last Review: Dec 9, 2024
Expires: Dec 8, 2027

Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant will:

Perform a complete sonographic examination to evaluate for PCOS
Understand the sonographic characteristics of PCOS
Have a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of PCOS

Target Audience

Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Lauren Pelligrini, MHA, RDMS, RVT, RDCS

Program Director, Forest Park Community College Diagnostic Sonography

Sonographer and Clinical Sonography Instructor

St. Louis, MO

Jason Cox, MD

Program Director, Medical Director, and Attending Radiologist

Ultrasound First

Institute for Advanced Medical Education

St. Louis, MO

Disclosure

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests. Lauren Pelligrini, MHA, RDMS, RVT, RDCS and Jason Cox, MD discloses no such relationships exist. IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.

Accreditation

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.

Related Courses

Diagnostic versus Point-of-Care: Purpose Driven Ultrasound Webinar

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

1 Chapter

OBGYN

Membership Required

Fertility: A Conversation on the Role of Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Treatment

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™