Uterine Fibroids: Spotlight on Care Disparities and the Role of GnRH Antagonist Combinations in Treatment

Faculty
Erica E. Marsh, MD, MSCI, FACOG
S. Jan Behrman Collegiate Professor of Reproductive Medicine
Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, MI

Elizabeth A. Stewart, MD 
Fellowship Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology  
Professor, Department of Surgery  
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine 
Rochester, MN

Activity Planners
Julie Blum, PhD
Director, Clinical Content
Med-IQ
Baltimore, MD

Samantha Gordon, MS
Accreditation Manager
Med-IQ
Baltimore, MD

Amy Sison
Director of CME
Med-IQ
Baltimore, MD

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

• Describe the burden imposed by UF, the most recent clinical management guidelines, and current medical and surgical treatment options, as well as identify gaps and disparities in care
• Apply information from recent clinical trials involving new GnRH antagonist combination therapies to clinical practice
• Engage patients in productive shared decision-making conversations about management of UF that consider their individual preferences and goals

Target Audience
This activity is intended for obstetrician-gynecologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the care and treatment of patients with UF.

Statement of Need
An estimated 26 million women aged 15 to 50 years have uterine fibroids (UF), and many other women may be undiagnosed. Unfortunately, many women are unaware of UF as a diagnosis or do not seek care for their symptoms, and about 1 in 5 believe that hysterectomy is the only treatment option. UF are more prevalent in women of color; indeed, 70% to 80% of Black women develop UF by their late 40s. In addition, Black women tend to be younger at UF onset, have larger and more numerous tumors, and are more likely to undergo surgical interventions for UF than other women. Clinicians must be aware of such disparities in care and gaps in patient awareness to be able to identify patients who have a high risk of UF, understand the full burden of disease, and properly educate women about the disease and available treatment options, with the goal of helping patients obtain treatment that improves their symptoms and quality of life in a way that aligns with their individual goals and preferences.

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Instructions to Receive Credit
To receive credit, read the introductory CME material, watch the webcast, and complete the evaluation, attestation, and post-test, answering at least 70% of the post-test questions correctly.

Initial Release Date: December 16, 2021
Expiration Date: December 15, 2022
Estimated Time to Complete This Activity: 45 minutes

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The content of this activity has been peer reviewed and has been approved for compliance. The faculty and contributors have indicated the following financial relationships, which have been resolved through an established COI resolution process, and have stated that these reported relationships will not have any impact on their ability to give an unbiased presentation. 
 
Erica E. Marsh, MD, MSCI, FACOG
Consulting fees/advisory boards: Myovant Sciences Ltd., Pfizer, Inc.

Elizabeth A. Stewart, MD 
Royalty: Massachusetts Medical Society, UpToDate
Consulting fees/advisory boards: AbbVie Inc., Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Myovant Sciences Ltd., ObsEva

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Acknowledgment of Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc. and Myovant Sciences Ltd.
 
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