Objectives
This unit covers the epidemiology and etiology of fibroids, signs and symptoms in patients, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical options for patients. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will review two complicated cases and should be able to list the epidemiologic risk factors and known mechanisms of uterine fibroid development. They will also be able to list the indications, benefits and risks, efficacy, and side effects of medical therapy, surgical intervention, and uterine artery embolization for symptomatic leiomyomata. After exploring the role of new technologies in the treatment of uterine leiomyomata, clinicians should be able to select fertility-preserving treatments for uterine fibroids in women desiring fertility.
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Credits
ACCME Accreditation
The American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Category 1
Credit(s)™
The American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7
AMA
PRA Category 1 Credits™
. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
College Cognate
Credit(s)
The American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this enduring material for a maximum
of 7 Category 1 College Cognate Credits. The College has a reciprocity
agreement with the AMA that allows
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to
be equivalent to College Cognate Credits.
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