Gender-Affirming Genital Surgery

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The estimated time to complete this course is 60 minutes. Learners will be asked to complete an activity post-assessment with a pass score of 75%.

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Once you register for the course, you will have 30 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. The exact date that your access expires will be indicated within the Course Summary box on this webpage.
 

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals.

Educational Need

Healthcare professionals may have limited knowledge and experience regarding current standards of care, preoperative evaluation, surgical options, and ongoing preventive healthcare needs for patients considering or undergoing gender-affirming genital surgery. Clinicians need education to strengthen their understanding of appropriate surgical preparation, available procedures, expected outcomes, potential complications, and considerations for prostate cancer screening so they can provide informed, coordinated, patient-centered care across the surgical continuum.

Description

This educational activity provides an overview of gender-affirming genital surgery, with emphasis on current standards of care and clinical considerations before, during, and after surgical intervention. Participants will examine preoperative assessment and preparation, available surgical approaches, expected anatomical and functional outcomes, and potential complications. The activity will also address ongoing preventive care considerations, including prostate cancer screening, to support appropriate clinical care for transgender and gender-diverse patients considering or undergoing gender-affirming surgery.

Objectives

  • Identify current standards of care and clinical guidelines for gender-affirming genital surgery, including appropriate indications, patient-centered considerations, and expectations for perioperative care.
  • Describe the clinical evaluation and preparation required prior to gender-affirming genital surgery, including medical assessment, informed consent, medication considerations, risk assessment, and coordination of multidisciplinary care.
  • Discuss prostate cancer screening considerations for transgender and gender-diverse patients, including the presence of prostate tissue following gender-affirming surgery, relevant risk factors, and considerations for appropriate screening and follow-up.
  • Compare surgical options for gender-affirming genital surgery, including common procedures, expected anatomical and functional outcomes, potential complications, and factors that may influence individualized surgical decision-making.

Speaker

Amy M. Pearlman, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology and Men's Health Program Director, University of Iowa

Dr. Pearlman is a board-certified urologist specializing in sexual, hormonal, and genitourinary health. Her clinical practice addresses a broad range of sexual health concerns, including erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, low libido, ejaculatory and orgasmic concerns, testosterone deficiency, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and other conditions affecting sexual health and quality of life.

In addition to medical and surgical management, Dr. Pearlman provides guidance on penile rehabilitation and offers aesthetic and functional treatment options. Her approach emphasizes patient education and helping individuals better understand their anatomy, hormones, and physiology so they can make informed decisions about their health.

Dr. Pearlman earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her urology residency at the University of Pennsylvania and fellowship training at Wake Forest University.

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Date of original release: October 29, 2020
Most recent review/update: October 29, 2020
Termination date: October 28, 2023

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­B
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
10/29/2020
Course expires: 
10/28/2023
Cost:
$0.00

Accreditation Statements

  • DO: Des Moines University (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 1.0 AOA Category 2-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • 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 (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This enduring materials activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
  • Other Healthcare Professionals: This enduring materials activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosure

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity directors are 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. 

  • Jackie Ha, DO'23, Planning Committee Member
  • Amanda Hale, DO'23, Planning Committee Member
  • Helena Mica, MS, MA, Planning Committee Member
  • Amy Pearlman, MD, Speaker
  • Samantha Schmitz, DO'23, Planning Committee Member
  • Meta Williams, DO'23, Planning Committee Member

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

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­B
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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