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