Courses We Offer
Individual Courses:
Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle
Describe the pathway of the primordial follicle in the ovary
List the key physiologic mechanism of the preantral follicle
Evaluate the mechanism for the two cell two gonadotropin theory
Describe the role of growth factors in the menstrual cycle
Name three key points about the pre-ovulatory follicle
Identify the events in ovulation
Describe the key points of the luteal phase and the luteal-follicular transition
Uterus, Endometrial Physiology and Menstruation
Understand the development of the Mullerian system
Describe key changes in the endometrium throughout the menstrual cycle and in implantation
List key hormones and biomarkers of uterine endocrinology
Understand structural abnormalities of the uterus and potential treatments
Describe reproductive function as it relates to Leiomyomas
Neuroendocrinology
Identify key features of the Neurohormone Concept
Describe Prolactin homeostasis
Describe control of GnRH secretion and it’s feedback loop and the role of endogenous opiates
Identify key hormones of pituitary gland and the autocrine and paracrine regulation
List the positive actions of GNRH on gonadotropins
Identify how melatonin affects the GNRH and gonadal changes associated with melatonin
Describe gonadotropin secretion through fetal life, childhood, and puberty
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Evaluation of Amenorrhea
Objectives:
List the criteria to fulfill the diagnosis of amenorrhea
List the four main causes of amenorrhea
Identify key elements of the physical examination of patients with amenorrhea
Identify key hormone assessments and the levels of biomarkers in patients with amenorrhea
Evaluate assessment of karyotype screening
Name structural reasons for amenorrhea
Describe the pathology of eating disorders and amenorrhea
Chronic Annovulation and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Reproduction and the Adrenal Gland
Conception: Sperm and Egg Transport, Fertilization, Implantation and Early Embryogenesis
Menstrual Related Disorders
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
The Ovary
The Breast
Menopause Transition and Menopause Hormone Therapy
Transgender Endocrinology
Obesity
‘Reproduction and the Thyroid
Family Planning and Abortion
Hormonal and Non-Hormonal Contraception
Female Infertility
Male Infertility
Induction of Ovulation
Fertility Preservation
Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss
Genetics
Endometriosis
Ectopic Pregnancy