Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: PCOS
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 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.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
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.
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.
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.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
February 22nd, 2023
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
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 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.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
