Instructions
Please read this page carefully. You will need to scroll down this page and ensure that you have read the learning objectives, accreditation information, and potential conflicts of interest disclosures for the authoring faculty. Please check the box to agree to the terms of understanding and click the "Start Module" button on the bottom of the page to begin your learning activity.

Learning Objectives
After completing this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Restate expert opinion regarding the epidemiology, etiology, and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Advise a young female patient of risks associated with oral contraceptives, tobacco smoke, prescription drugs, and immunomodulators
• Counsel a female patient who desires to become pregnant regarding issues related to fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding
• Explain to a menopausal patient the importance of colorectal cancer screening, the role of hormone replacement therapy, and risks of osteoporosis
• Evaluate recent research studies as they apply to women with IBD, and provide a higher level of patient care

Accreditation
This learning activity has been designated for 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Target Audience
This activity is intended for gastroenterologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, internists, nurses, surgeons, clinical researchers, and other health care professionals with an interest in the treatment of female patients with IBD.

Disclosure Statements
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