Sexuality, Reproduction & Menopause Continuing Medical Education Program

INSTRUCTIONS

To obtain the 1.5 CME credits for Volume 4 No. 2, October 2006, please follow these instructions.

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1.Read the articles listed for CME credit in Sexuality, Reproduction & Menopause.

2.Visit www.asrm.org and click on SRM EXAMS.

3.Print out the exam page.

4.Make a copy of your completed exam before sending to ASRM for your records.

5.Fax completed exam with credit card information.OR

6.Mail completed exam with check to:CME Department/SRM Exam, American Society for Reproductive Medicine1209 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL 35216(205) 978-5000 phone/(205) 978-5005 fax

7.You must achieve at least a 70% passing score. Your corrected exam and documentation will be mailed to you.

8.Your exam must be received by ASRM by December 31, 2006.

Learning Objectives: After reading the designated articles published in Sexuality, Reproduction & Menopause, participants of the Sexuality, Reproduction & Menopause Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program should be able to:

Target Audience: This activity is designed for all physicians with a fundamental interest and knowledge in reproductive medicine and women's health, residents, researchers, clinicians, and educators alike.

Needs Assessment: As healthcare and technology continue to advance, there is a need to provide physicians and other health care professionals with opportunities to access and review information of relevance to their practice in new ways. This activity is designed to allow professionals to study alone at the time of their choice.

Credit/Accreditation Information: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine designates the Sexuality, Reproduction & Menopause CME Program a maximum of 6 per year (1.5 each issue) AMA PRA category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Editorial Staff Disclosures: The editorial staff has disclosed the following relationships: Procter & Gamble–Speakers' Bureau, Lil Drug Store–Consultant, and LMS Medical Systems–Consultant.

Instructions: Program participants should answer the questions on the examination answer sheet found in this journal or at ASRM's website: www.asrm.org. The program is provided at a cost of $5 per examination for members and $10 per examination for non-members. The participant should retain a copy of the examination. A 70% passing score must be achieved in order to earn CME credit. Documentation of satisfactory completion, the correct answers, and a course evaluation form will be mailed within 2 months of receipt of tests.

For additional information, contact the CME Department at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 1209 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35216 (Telephone: 205-978-5000; Fax 205-978-5005; email: asrm@asrm.org). Visit the ASRM website: www.asrm.org.

LESSON 1 

Imaging of pregnancy-associated breast cancer 

Alan Semine, MD

Claire Cronin, MD

Lesson 1 Objective: To review imaging techniques of pregnancy-associated breast cancer.

1.The most common gynecologic cancer detected during pregnancy is:

a.cervical

b.breast

c.uterine

d.ovarian

2.The best initial imaging modality for a breast lump detected during pregnancy is:

a.MRI

b.CT

c.Ultrasound

d.MMG

LESSON 2 

Effective empiric treatment of infertility 

H. Preston Nelson, MD, FACOG

G. David Adamson, MD, FRCOG, FACOG, FACS

Lesson 2 Objective: To review the efficacy of various treatments in cases of unexplained infertility.

1.Among couples with unexplained infertility, the 36-month cumulative birth rate without treatment is approximately:

a.11%

b.22%

c.33%

d.66%

2.Which of the following treatments is most effective for unexplained infertility:

a.ICI alone

b.IUI alone

c.FSH alone

d.FSH + IUI

LESSON 3 

Androgen therapy for low female libido 

Mohamad S. Mahmoud, MD

Michael P. Diamond, MD.

Richard Balon, MD

Lesson 3 Objective: To review the role of androgens in female sexual desire.

1.The most prevalent female sexual function disorder is:

a.arousal disorder

b.orgasmic disorder

c.desire disorder

d.pain disorder

2.The testosterone transdermal patch is designed to deliver how much testosterone per day?

a.1.25 mg

b.150 mg

c.300 μg

d.600 μg

LESSON 4 

Soybean bioactive peptides: A new horizon in the prevention of chronic diseases 

Elvira de Mejia, PhD

Ben O. de Lumen, PhD

Lesson 4 Objective: To discuss the health benefits of soy proteins.

1.The major soy proteins include:

a.β-conglycinin and glycinin

b.diadzein

c.genestein

d.lignans

2.Soy peptides most commonly demonstrate which of the following activities:

a.antioxidant

b.antihypertensive

c.hypocholesterolemic

d.anticancer

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