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Polycystic ovary syndrome in the practice of an obstetrician-gynecologist

PCOS in the practice of an obstetrician-gynecologist: modern diagnostic criteria, phenotypes, and management tactics taking into account the patient's reproductive and metabolic needs.

30academic hours

Advancedlevel

Distance learningmode of study

Course curriculum

Polycystic ovary syndrome: etiology, pathogenesis, prevalence, genetic aspects
The concept of "polycystic ovary syndrome"
Definition. Epidemiology. Etiological factors. Genetic aspects
Fundamentals of menstrual cycle regulation
Diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome and differential diagnosis
Collection of complaints and history
Physical examination
Laboratory studies
Instrumental diagnostic methods
Diagnostic criteria. Rotterdam criteria. The role of anti-Müllerian hormone in the diagnosis of PCOS
Phenotypes and formulating the diagnosis
Differential diagnosis: hyperprolactinemia, non-classical form of congenital adrenal cortex dysfunction, thyroid diseases, functional hypothalamic amenorrhea
Treatment methods and lifestyle modification
Conservative treatment
Lifestyle modification. Normalization of body mass index
Capabilities of using combined oral contraceptives
Capabilities of using metformin
Spironolactone and other antiandrogen drugs
Surgical treatment
Psychological aspects of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: diagnosis of anxiety and depressive disorders
Reproductive management in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Restoration of ovulatory cycles
Controlled ovulation induction: indications, contraindications
Use of clomiphene citrate and letrozole for ovulation induction
Gonadotropins for ovulation induction
Features of conducting an IVF program in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Long-term follow-up of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Assessment of the metabolic profile and prevention of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. Body weight screening and control
Endometrial monitoring
Clinical cases of managing patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Analysis of clinical cases of patients with various variations of polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome remains one of the most controversial diagnoses: blurred criteria, different phenotypes, and a complex choice of management in infertility and metabolic disorders. The course systematizes modern approaches, so you will learn to confidently make the diagnosis according to current criteria and select therapy tailored to a specific phenotype.

You will manage patients more confidently, taking into account their reproductive and metabolic goals, acting according to a clear algorithm instead of scattered prescriptions.

Vorontsova Maria Sergeevna

Obstetrician-gynecologist, reproductologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences

Vorontsova Maria Sergeevna is a Candidate of Medical Sciences, an obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductologist who also has command of ultrasound diagnostics and training in oncology. The combination of reproductive medicine, gynecology, and ultrasound skills enables her to comprehensively address issues of reproductive health.

Obstetrician-gynecologist, reproductologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences.

Education

2012 — Omsk State Medical Academy (OmSMA), specialty "General Medicine"
2014 — OmSMA, specialty "Obstetrics and Gynecology"
2014 — OmSMA, specialty "Oncology"
2015 — OmSMA, specialty "Ultrasound Diagnostics"

Professional Development

2020 — "Endocrine Aspects of Reproductive Health"
2020 — "Ultrasound Diagnostics"
2024 — "Obstetrics and Gynecology"

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