Internal Medicine & Subspecialties
8th Annual Mayo Clinic Women's Health Update
March 8 -
10,
2012 - Firesky Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, AZ
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Course Directors:
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18.50
Credits
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate how medications reduce the risk of breast cancer
- Interpret the latest literature on genetic markers of breast cancer
- Utilize available treatment of urogenital atrophy
- Prescribe birth control pills for perimenopause symptom relief
- Formulate a treatment plan for perimenopause sleep and mood disorders
- Evaluate endocrine issues in pregnancy: diabetes and thyroid disease
- Identify the symptoms and risk factors of heart disease in women
- Explain recent updates to patients desiring bio-identical hormones
- Formulate treatment options for osteoporosis therapy
- Select appropriate evaluation and treatment for pelvic floor disorders: constipation and urinary
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.