2017 Matthew Bulfin Educational Conference Live CME

[.67 Credit Hours] Shirley González, MD, FCP, FAAP, CFCMC, CFCP “The Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign: use of Naprotechnology in the Evaluation and Management of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding and PCOS in the Adolescent”

Objectives:

1. Understand how the menstrual cycle is an important vital sign and how its charting aids in the evaluation of abnormal menstrual patterns throughout adolescence*

2. Develop an overall understanding of Naprotechnology and Naprotracking and how these can be used:

* to monitor various hormonal events during the menstrual cycle

* to detect menstrual cycle abnormalities

* to guide the evaluation and management of these abnormalities

3. PCOS: Discuss definitions, pathophysiology, diagnosis, associated comorbidities, and its management

4. Abnormal vaginal bleeding:

*Learn about newer terminologies used to define “DUB” including AUB and HMB

* Discuss differential diagnosis of abnormal vaginal bleeding in the adolescent girl

* Discuss evaluation and management

5. Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation and management of PCOS and “DUB” taking into consideration other pathophysiologic processes that need to be ruled out