GLP-1 RA Medications and Benign Gynecology

In this CME, Megan Howard, MD, provides a foundational overview of GLP-1 receptor agonists, highlights emerging research on their use in benign gynecology, and explores their implications for oral contraceptive effectiveness and preoperative care.

Educational Objectives 

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the pharmacological background and clinical applications of GLP-1 receptor agonist (RA) medications
• Interpret recent studies on GLP-1 RA medications pertaining to benign gynecology
• Evalute impacts of GLP-1 RA medications on oral contraceptive medications and preoperative planning

Disclosures:

No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Pittsburgh designates enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

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Release Date: 7/24/2025 | Last Modified On: 7/24/2025 | Expires: 7/24/2026