Katherine Schoyer, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. It is one of the most common causes of female infertility. We will discuss the diagnosis, etiology and health risks associated with PCOS. More importantly, we’ll talk about treatment options for PCOS, including those specifically targeted toward PCOS-related infertility.
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Sumana Koduri, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ drops (prolapses) from its normal spot in your lower belly. We will discuss the causes, symptoms and treatments for pelvic organ prolapse.
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Sumana Koduri, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on various bladder problems, focusing on incontinence. Normal anatomy and physiology will be reviewed and conditions that cause common bladder problems will be discussed. Non-surgical and surgical treatments options will be reviewed.
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Sumana Koduri, MD, will go over the causes, symptoms and treatments for pelvic organ prolapse, a common condition that occurs when a pelvic organ drops from its normal spot in the lower belly, causing discomfort or pain.
Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events
Katherine Schoyer, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. It is one of the most common causes of female infertility. We will discuss the diagnosis, etiology and health risks associated with PCOS. More importantly, we’ll talk about treatment options for PCOS, including those specifically targeted toward PCOS-related infertility.
Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Event
Sumana Koduri, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin obstetrician/gynecologist, will be presenting on various bladder problems, focusing on incontinence. Normal anatomy and physiology will be reviewed and conditions that cause common bladder problems will be discussed. Non-surgical and surgical treatments options will be reviewed.
Register online by going to Froedtert Health’s Classes and Events
Long acting reversible contraception (LARC) has been shown to be an effective pregnancy prevention strategy for women’s health in other communities. Could greater LARC utilization lead to better health outcomes for women and children in Milwaukee?
Join health practitioners and diverse stakeholders in women and children’s health to further our collective understanding of the science, learn about successful models of LARC implementation in other communities, and explore the best strategies for Milwaukee.
Renaisa Anthony, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor Department of Health Promotion and Social and Behavioral Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health
Kathy King, MD
Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor, Department of OBGYN, Medical College of Wisconsin
Katherine Schoyer, MD, reproductive medicine and Amy Granlund, BS, embryologist & laboratory coordinator we will present both the clinical and embryology laboratory methods to help give patients the best likelihood of having a baby from IVF, and how our embryologists and physicians work together toward this goal.
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Time | Topic |
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7:30 - 8:00 | Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast |
8:00 - 8:50 | Optimizing Pregnancy Outcomes Through Preconception Consultation and Appropriate Contraceptive Counseling Jennifer McIntosh, DO |
8:50 - 9:40 | Genetic Counseling and Women’s Health Morgan Depas, |
9:40 - 10:00 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
10:00 - 10:50 | Management of Abnormal Pap Screening Kathy King, MD |
10:50 - 11:40 | Breast Cancer Screening Anna C. Purdy, MSN, ANP |
11:40 - 12:40 | EXHIBIT BREAK & LUNCH |
12:40 - 1:30 | Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion to Deliver an Exceptional Patient Experience Andres Gonzalez, MEd., CCDP/AP |
1:30 - 2:20 | The Evaluation and Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in 2016 Kate Schoyer, MD |
2:20 - 2:35 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
2:35 - 3:25 | Obesity and Weight Loss in Women’s Health Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS |
3:25 - 4:15 | Urinary Incontinence in Geriatrics Population Lubna Sorathia, MD |
4:15 - 4:30 | EVALUATION & WRAP UP |
Sumana Koduri, MD, urogynecologist, will be presenting on the various types of incontinence that women experience and what can be done about it.
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Time | Topic |
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7:30 - 8:00 | Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast |
8:00 - 8:50 | Psychological Perspectives on Perinatal Anxiety Disorders Abbey Kruper, PsyD |
8:50 - 9:40 | Controversies in Menopause Management Vanessa M. Barnabei MD, PhD |
9:40 - 10:10 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
10:10 - 11:00 | Care for Transgendered Patient: Providing Competent and Compassionate Care During a Time of Transition Jessica Francis, MD |
11:00 - 11:50 | Diagnosis and Therapy of Chronic Vulvovaginal Symptoms Kelly Rae Hodges, MD |
11:50 - 12:35 | EXHIBIT BREAK & LUNCH |
12:35 - 1:25 | Best Practices in Opiate Prescribing Cresta Jones, MD |
1:25 - 2:15 | Lifestyle Recommendations for Breast and Endometrial Cancer Prevention Liz Gorecki, RD, CSO, CD, CNSC Clinical Dietitian |
2:15 - 2:45 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
2:45 - 3:35 | The Many Faces of Eating Disorders Keisha Adams, MD and Tasneem Alaqzam, MD Adolescent Medicine Fellows |
3:35 - 3:40 | DRAWING FOR GIVEAWAYS |
3:40 - 4:30 | Safe in Pregnancy Kate Dielentheis, MD |
4:30 | DRAWING FOR GIVEAWAYS & WRAP UP |
Katherine Schoyer, MD, reproductive medicine and infertility physician, will review the importance of making an accurate diagnosis of PCOS and how to optimize health prior to conception. Evidence-based fertility treatments for PCOS will be discussed.
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Our Women’s Mental Health Psychologist Dr. Abbey Kruper, Education Curriculum & Instruction faculty Dr. Kristina Kaljo, and Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Seema Menon are presenting their research poster at MCW’s Community Engagement Week 2017: Elevating Community Voices in Health.
Student-Centered Learning – Implementing a Sexual and Behavioral Health Curriculum with Adolescent Students
We have multiple faculty who will be presenting their research posters at MCW’s 2017 Innovations in Medical Education Conference.
Katherine Schoyer, MD reproductive medicine and infertility physician, and Jay Sandlow, MD, urologist, will discuss the evaluation and treatment options for both female and male infertility. Abbey Kruper, PsyD, women’s health psychologist, will also discuss the ways that stress can affect fertility and measures to optimize psychological health while seeking infertility care.
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Care of transgender patients requires providers to be aware of issues specific to this population. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for a safe and effective transition. This symposium addresses the counseling, hormone treatment as well as surgical options available to transgender patients.
Time | Topic |
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7:30 - 8:00 AM | Introduction and Case Discussions |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Loren S. Schechter, MD - "Surgical Aspects of Transgender Care" Board Certified plastic surgeon specializing in Gender Confirmation Surgery |
9:00 - 10:00 AM | Pat Connors, MA, LMFT, LCSW - Mental Health Care |
10:00 - 11:00 AM | Jessica Francis, MD and Raj Narayan, MD - Hormone Therapy |
Sumana Koduri, MD, urogynecologist, will be presenting on the various types of incontinence that women experience and what can be done about it.
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Please join the Kern Institute, Department of Medicine and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for an interactive dialogue.
Have you ever witnessed events that challenged professionalism but didn’t speak up or follow up? Let’s have a discussion about being courageous and speaking up in a professional way to improve our culture of caring and character.
Catherine (Cassie) Craun Ferguson, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Kristina Kaljo, PhD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Michael Lund, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Martin Muntz, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine
By attending this session, participants will:
Please join us for a cafe conversation led by Andrew Petroll, MD and Jessica Francis, MD on “Understanding Gender Identity: Taking a Deeper Dive”. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us.
Miscarriage is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence among reproductive age women, but it can be an emotionally difficult event. In this lecture, we hope to educate about the etiologies of miscarriage, explain the evaluation and treatment options for recurrent miscarriages and discuss the importance of stress reduction and self-care for those struggling with miscarriage.
Abbey Kruper, PsyD Assistant Professor Women's Health Psychologist | Kate Schoyer, MD Associate Professor Reproductive Endocrinologist |
Miscarriage is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence among reproductive age women, but it can be an emotionally difficult event. In this lecture, we hope to educate about the etiologies of miscarriage, explain the evaluation and treatment options for recurrent miscarriages and discuss the importance of stress reduction and self-care for those struggling with miscarriage.
Abbey Kruper, PsyD Assistant Professor Women's Health Psychologist | Kate Schoyer, MD Associate Professor Reproductive Endocrinologist |
Come and listen to our panelists tell their stories about the barriers trans and gender non-conforming patients may face while seeking health care, and ways to show compassion and provide quality care. This program is designed for our clinical faculty and students but is open to all.