PG15: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Clinical Care in Endometriosis-Related Infertility
Date:October 13,
2013
Time:8:15 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Presenters
Hugh S. Taylor, M.D. (Chair), Yale University School of Medicine
Thomas M. D'Houghe, M.D., Ph.D., Leuven University Hospital
Bruce A. Lessey, M.D., Ph.D., Greenville Hospital System
Supporters
Developed in Cooperation with the Endometriosis Special Interest Group
ACGME COMPETENCY
Patient care
NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND COURSE DESCRIPTION
Endometriosis is a highly prevalent disease. However, there are many gaps in physicians' competence to diagnose patients with endometriosis. This disease places a tremendous burden on society, both economically and related to quality of life. The principal manifestations of this disease, which causes both infertility and chronic pain, mandate that all general gynecologists and subspecialists be involved in the care of these patients. This live course is designed to improve physicians' competence in the medical and surgical management of endometriosis. Topics to be discussed include: pathophysiology of endometriosis-associated pain syndromes; pathophysiology of endometriosis-associated infertility; choosing an appropriate medical or surgical therapy; technical aspects of surgical approaches; in vitro fertilization (IVF) approaches, including pre-IVF optimization; and new genetic etiologies of endometriosis. Coherent summaries with key learning points will be provided and reinforced during the session of case reports.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Discuss clinical implications of the pathophysiology of endometriosis in patients with infertility.
- Explain the new genetic etiologies for endometriosis and ways to identify those at risk.
- Describe the options for managing endometriosis before an IVF cycle.
- Summarize the optimal approach for an IVF cycle in a woman with endometriosis.