Menopause is characterized by the complete absence of menstrual cycles, which occurs when a female has no ovarian follicles left in reserve and is clinically diagnosed when a woman has had amenorrhea for 1 year. In the US, the average age of menopause is 51. Bleeding after menopause has been established, termed postmenopausal bleeding, is considered abnormal and is the reason for approximately two-thirds of all gynecologic office visits in postmenopausal women. The differential diagnoses associated with postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) include several conditions. Though the most common cause of PMB is atrophy of the lower reproductive tract, 90% of postmenopausal women diagnosed with endometrial cancer presented with vaginal bleeding. Early diagnosis and management lead to a significantly more favorable prognosis, as with most malignancies. Therefore, any postmenopausal woman with vaginal bleeding should be promptly and appropriately evaluated through a comprehensive clinical examination and diagnostic studies, including endometrial biopsy and imaging. Typically, management depends on the etiology identified. This activity for healthcare professionals aims to enhance learners’ competence in selecting appropriate diagnostic tests, managing the identified etiology, and fostering effective interprofessional teamwork to improve outcomes in patients with postmenopausal bleeding.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/27521
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Female Reproductive, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology