U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Description

This lecture will review the pathophysiology, diagnosis across the lifespan and emerging diagnostic evaluation. Co-morbidities of PCOS will be reviewed along with current management options to optimize long term health as well as fertility. Future needs for the care of those with PCOS will be discussed.

This activity may reference off-label use of FDA-approved products.

References

Hoeger KM, Dokras A, Piltonen T. Update on PCOS: Consequences, Challenges, and Guiding Treatment. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 Mar 8;106(3):e1071-e1083. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa839. PMID: 33211867.
Teede HJ, Misso ML, Costello MF, Dokras A, Laven J, Moran L, Piltonen T, Norman RJ; International PCOS Network. Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2018 Aug;110(3):364-379. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.05.004. Epub 2018 Jul 19. PMID: 30033227; PMCID: PMC6939856.
Peña AS, Witchel SF, Hoeger KM, Oberfield SE, Vogiatzi MG, Misso M, Garad R, Dabadghao P, Teede H. Adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome according to the international evidence-based guideline. BMC Med. 2020 Mar 24;18(1):72. doi: 10.1186/s12916-020-01516-x. PMID: 32204714; PMCID: PMC7092491.
Lin AW, Kazemi M, Jarrett BY, Vanden Brink H, Hoeger KM, Spandorfer SD, Lujan ME. Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome per the New International Evidence-Based Guideline. Nutrients. 2019 Nov 8;11(11):2711. doi: 10.3390/nu11112711. PMID: 31717369; PMCID: PMC6893689.
Teede H, Misso M, Tassone EC, Dewailly D, Ng EH, Azziz R, Norman RJ, Andersen M, Franks S, Hoeger K, Hutchison S, Oberfield S, Shah D, Hohmann F, Ottey S, Dabadghao P, Laven JSE. Anti-Müllerian Hormone in PCOS: A Review Informing International Guidelines. Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Jul;30(7):467-478. doi: 10.1016/j.tem.2019.04.006. Epub 2019 May 31. PMID: 31160167.

Learning Objectives

Describe the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) across the lifespan.
Discuss the options for management of PCOS at different life stages and for varying needs.
Recognize the limitations and gaps in available treatments for PCOS.

Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and members of the FDA and HHS scientific community and leadership.

Continuing Education Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

CME

FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CPE

This knowledge-based activity has been assigned ACPE Universal Activity Number JA0002895-0000-23-053-H01-P for 1.00 contact hour(s).

CNE

FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research designates this activity for 1.00 contact hour(s).

Requirements for Receiving CE Credit

Physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and those claiming non-physician CME: participants must attest to their attendance and complete the final activity evaluation via the CE Portal (ceportal.fda.gov). For multi-day activities, participants must attest to their attendance and complete the faculty evaluation each day. Final activity evaluations must be completed within two weeks after the activity - no exceptions.

Attention Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs: Failure to provide your correct NABP AND Date of Birth information, in the required format, may result in the loss of credit for this activity. NABP profile number should be the 6-7 digit profile number assigned by the CPE Monitor and your birth date should be in the MMDD format (e.g. 0721) Do not provide your pharmacy license number. Please click the "My Account" tab and then navigate to "Edit Contact Information" to verify that your information is correct.

Important Note regarding completion of evaluations and receiving credit
Attendees have 14 days from the last day of the activity to log in, complete the required evaluation(s) and attest to your attendance to claim credit.Physicians and nurses may then view/print statement of credit. Pharmacists should log into the CPE monitor 8 weeks after the last session of the activity to obtain their CE credit.

Disclosure

Faculty

Hoeger, Kathleen, MD, MPH, Professor of OBGYN, University of Rochester - I have the following relationship(s): May Health - DSMB member of clinical trial

Planning Committee

Bersoff-Matcha, Susan, MD, Deputy Director, OC - nothing to disclose
Shahidzadeh, Rokhsareh, RN, MSN, Senior Regulatory Health Education Specialist, FDA - nothing to disclose
South, Erin, PharmD, Pharmacist, FDA - nothing to disclose

CE Consultation and Accreditation Team

Bueide, Rachel E., MPhil, Training Specialist, FDA/CDER/OEP/DLOD - nothing to disclose
Bryant, Traci, M.A.T., Lead Training Specialist, FDA/CDER/OEP/DLOD - nothing to disclose
Wood, Sara, Accreditation Program Administrator, CECAT, FDA/CDER/OEP/DLOD - nothing to disclose

Any relationship shown above in italics has been divested within the last 24 months and is therefore considered mitigated.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Registration Information
Registration is complimentary; therefore refunds are not applicable.

Requirements for Certificate of Completion (Non CE)
Must attend 100% of the activity.

Initial Release Date
June 2, 2023

Expiration Date
June 1, 2026

The .gov means it's official.

The site is secure.