Progestins

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (9 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

10 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Progestins, synthetic compounds emulating the action of progesterone, serve a pivotal role in various medical applications, spanning from contraception to postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy. These medications interact with progesterone receptors, exhibiting distinct effects based on their generational classification or structural composition. This comprehensive review delves into the mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, and potential adverse events associated with progestin therapy. Aimed at healthcare professionals involved in patient care, this activity elucidates critical facets of progestin usage, ensuring a comprehensive understanding to enable effective management of various conditions where progestins may offer therapeutic benefits.

This review outlines the pharmacological aspects and enables healthcare teams to implement progestin therapy in various clinical scenarios. Crucial details such as mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, and potential adverse effects are emphasized. This comprehensive insight equips clinicians to elevate patient counseling, optimize treatment strategies, and improve patient care in conditions where progestin therapy is beneficial.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the various types of progestins available in clinical practice with their specific indications and uses in different conditions such as contraception, hormone replacement therapy, menstrual disorders, and certain gynecological conditions.

  • Screen patients thoroughly for relevant medical history, contraindications, and potential drug interactions before prescribing or administering progestin therapy to ensure patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes.

  • Assess the effectiveness and tolerability of progestin therapy by regularly monitoring patient response, hormonal levels, and any adverse effects to adjust treatment plans if needed.

  • Communicate effectively with patients, discussing the rationale, potential benefits, and risks associated with progestin therapy, ensuring shared decision-making and informed consent.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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