Ovarian Antral Follicle Evaluation
Course Overview
Learn the importance of ovarian antral follicle count (AFC) in evaluating female fertility. This course covers sonographic techniques, clinical implications, and how AFC and AMH levels are used to assess ovarian reserve, predict IVF success, and gauge menopause timing. Key for those in reproductive health and fertility planning.
Course Objectives
No objectives set
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 Pellegrini, MHA, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, BR), RVT, RDCS (AE)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park
Sonographer and Clinical Sonography Instructor
St. Louis, MO
Jason Cox, MD
Program Director, Medical Director, and Attending Radiologist
Institute for Advanced Medical Education
St. Louis, MO
Christopher J. Allen RVT, RDMS, (AB) (OB)
President, Soundwave Imaging, Inc.
Chief Vascular Sonographer, Ultrasound First, LLC
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 Pellegrini, Jason Cox, MD, and Christopher Allen disclose 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
March 15th, 2023
Date of Most Recent Review
June 21st, 2024
Expiration Date
June 21st, 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.
