General Event Program

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Uterine fibroids in primary care: Practical evaluation and management for family physicians 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM Session Details At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Recognize common fibroid presentations and understand how fibroid size and location influence symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, bulk symptoms, and fertility concerns; Evaluate patients with suspected fibroid-related symptoms using appropriate clinical assessment and first-line investigations; Differentiate when fibroids are likely the cause of symptoms versus an incidental ultrasound finding; Apply a practical management approach—including medical therapy, monitoring, and referral for procedural or surgical options—based on patient symptoms and reproductive goals. Speakers: Dr. Lynn Sterling, MD

12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize common fibroid presentations and understand how fibroid size and location influence symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, bulk symptoms, and fertility concerns;
Evaluate patients with suspected fibroid-related symptoms using appropriate clinical assessment and first-line investigations;
Differentiate when fibroids are likely the cause of symptoms versus an incidental ultrasound finding;
Apply a practical management approach—including medical therapy, monitoring, and referral for procedural or surgical options—based on patient symptoms and reproductive goals.