Aging and Infertility In Women

PROGRAM CE26
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2011 • EXPIRATION DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2012 ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE: 1.0 HOUR


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STATEMENT OF NEED

A relatively large group of women is experiencing age-related infertility, because of social trends that lead to deferred childbearing. Age-related female infertility results from genetic oocyte abnormalities associated with decreased ovarian reserve. Central to the infertility evaluation of women of advanced reproductive age is an assessment of ovarian reserve. It is important that those treating women with possible age-related infertility understand each clinical test to estimate ovarian reserve, including folliclestimulating hormone and estradiol levels in the early follicular phase or a clomiphene citrate challenge test, as each test must be timed properly to the cycle. In addition, clinicians need to understand each test’s results and limitations to discuss them with and counsel patients appropriately.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Nurses whose primary interest is women’s health and infertility.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this activity, the reader should be able to:

  • Discuss the impact of age-related female infertility and the importance of the infertility evaluation
  • Compare and contrast ovarian reserve testing methods
  • Apply the implications of ovarian reserve test results to patient counseling

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Science Care is approved by the California Board of Reg i stered Nursing, Provider number 15559, for 1.0 contact hour.

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As a provider accredited by the California Board of Reg istered Nursing, Science Care must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its activities. All course directors, faculty, planners, and any other individual in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. Science Care must determine if the faculty’s relationships may influence the educational content with regard to exposition or conclusion and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity.

Disclosures are as follows:

  • Dawn Lagrosa has nothing to disclose.
  • Aaron S. Lifchez, MD, has nothing to disclose.
  • Jessica Smith has nothing to disclose.
  • The staff members of Science Care have nothing to disclose.

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The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors, and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Science Care or Novellus Healthcare Communications, LLC.

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT

Copyright © 2011 Science Care. All rights reserved.

EDITORIAL BOARD

Aaron S. Lifchez, MD
Fertility Centers of Illinois Center for Collaborative Reproduction
900 N. Kingsbury Suite RW6
Chicago, IL 60610