PCOS and Gestational Diabetes

GP & HP Professional Development Activity

12 to 18 per cent of women of reproductive age live with symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), unaware that they could be suffering serious long-term damage - damage which is preventable. Little understood and under-recognised, the hormonal disorder is the most common reason for infertility in Australian women.

Women who have had gestational diabetes when pregnant are very likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life. These women – about one in 20 pregnant women – have been given a major wake-up call and have the opportunity to prevent the onset of both pre-diabetes and diabetes.

There is a disturbing lack of knowledge among women who have had gestational diabetes and many, once the pregnancy is over, forget about it.

Presenters

Professor Helena Teede, Director of Research, the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health and also with the Department of Medicine Monash University and Endocrinologist, along with Associate Professor Beverley Vollenhoven, Head of Gynaecology, Southern Health, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist present 'Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Gestational Diabetes - what can we do'

Topic includes

Infertility - Update understanding and practice
Insulin resistance and Metformin therapy
Metabolic syndrome
Diabetes risk
Potential increased CVD risk
Recent advances in causes, therapies and prevention of long term complications
Mood and anxiety disorders

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

Confidently discuss the implications and risks of PCOS
Confidently develop and implement a management plan for women with PCOS
Confidently discuss all treatment options and include information on the risk of diabetes and infertility
Recommend current resources and support networks to a woman with PCOS

View the On-demand Webcast

PCOS and Gestational Diabetes Webcast Hi version

PCOS and Gestational Diabetes Webcast Lo version

For CPD points download and print the evaluation form, complete and fax back. Your certificate will then be sent to you. CPD applications will be processed for members of the RACGP.

RACGP: Activity number 753 772, accredited with 3 category 2 CPD points

PCOS and Gestational Diabetes Webcast Slides (734.67 KB)

doc PCOS and Gestational Diabetes webcast evaluation form and CPD application 506.50 Kb

Webcast Requirements

You will need a PC or Macintosh computer with sound capabilities, Internet connection and Internet Explorer 4 or later to view this on-demand webcast presentation.

High band and low band versions are available.

Total program time 58 minutes

Parts may be viewed separately.

Program Outline

Part 1: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Gestational Diabetes - What can we do. (37 mins)

Part 2: PCOS - Infertility and Treatment Options (21 mins)

Points Available

RACGP: Activity number 753 772, accredited with 3 category 2 CPD points

RANZCOG: Fellows of RANZCOG can claim 1 point per hour for educational activities under the RANZCOG CPD self-education category.

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Content updated August 27, 2008