Progestins and the Brain

Progestin therapy affects every major organ system including the brain.

CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Muye Zhu, B.S., and Roberta Diaz Brinton, Ph.D.

Release Date: 12/01/2011

Upon completion of this Cyberounds^®, you should be able to:

Discuss the differential effects of progestins on the regenerative (neurogenic) capacity of the brain
Discuss the contrasting effects on brain metabolism induced by progesterone and medroxyprogesterone
Discuss the clinical implications of progestin regulation of brain regeneration, metabolism and white matter generation
Apply their understanding of the effects of long-term exposure to progestins on brain function and the chronic use of hormone therapies and contraceptives.

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New and modified treatment options for the TIDM patient.

Authors: Sheryl Merkin, M.S., F.N.P., C.D.E., Sharon Movsas, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. and Joel Zonszein, M.D., C.D.E.

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Authors: Nicholas A. Tritos, M.D., D.Sc.

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Authors: Simona Vuletic, M.D.

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Authors: John W. Wiley, M.D., and Roberto Towns, Ph.D.

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Authors: Kelly A. Diggs-Andrews, B.S., Julie M. Silverstein, M.D., and Simon J. Fisher, M.D., Ph.D.

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Authors: Ogo I. Egbuna, M.D., M.Sc., and Edward M. Brown, M.D.

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