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ForwardBridging the Gap: Educating Patients and Providers on Fertility Awareness-Based Methods
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Target Audience
Healthcare professionals.
Description
This on-demand webinar will include additional treatment options for obesity and the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplant to assist with weight loss and microbiome changes. This research review may assist others in furthering this topic and determining if this treatment is useful for weight change.
Learning Objectives
- Define fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) of contraception and fertility tracking.
- Describe the female menstrual cycle throughout the typical 28-day cycle.
- Describe the typical and perfect use effectiveness rates for FABMs.
- List 3-4 potential barriers patients and providers face in adopting FABMs.
- Overcome common barriers that patients and providers face in adopting FABMs.
- Counsel patients on FABMs.
- Choose an appropriate method based on the patient's lifestyle and fertility goals.
Speaker
Olivia McEwen
Physician Assistant Student, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Faculty Advisor
David Roberts, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Mr. Roberts has reviewed the slides for completeness, clinical accuracy, and recommended action.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Recording date: August 14, 2025
Date of original release: August 14, 2025
Most recent review/update: August 14, 2025
Termination date: August 13, 2028
Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 AOA Category 2-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclosures
The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Olivia McEwen - Speaker
- David Roberts, MSPAS, PA-C - Faculty Advisor and Content Reviewer
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 0.50 AOA Category 2B
- 0.50 CE Contact Hour(s)