Review data that supports office-based radiofrequency energy application for certain indications.

At the end of this webinar participants will be able to: 

• Review various energy sources that have been used in the vaginal canal.
• Describe how radiofrequency energy impacts vaginal epithelium and vulvar skin.
• Review outcomes of treatment for specific disease states.

Dr. Mickey Karram is an internationally renowned urogynecologist and pelvic surgeon. He is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. He completed his fellowship training in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery at Harbor UCLA School of Medicine. He is currently the Director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery at The Christ Hospital.  Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. He is the past Editor-In-Chief of the International Urogynecology Journal and the consumer publication Women’s Health Today, and is past President of the American Urogynecology Society.  He has published more than 200 scientific articles and book chapters and has co-authored numerous textbooks including “Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery,” the “Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery” and “The Pelvic Surgery Video Atlas” all published by Elsevier.  Dr. Karram has directed a number of postgraduate teaching courses throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. Dr. Karram has been designated by Good Housekeeping Magazine as one of the “Best Doctors in America for Women.”

Christine Vaccaro, D.O. | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 

The American Urogynecologic Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Urogynecologic Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. AUGS mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all their educational programs. Furthermore, AUGS seeks to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. AUGS is committed to providing learners with high-quality CME.

Faculty Disclosures

Mickey Karrarm serves as a consultant for Inmode, Allergan, and Caldera.

All relevant financial conflicts have been mitigated.

Planner and Staff Disclosures

None of the other planners, reviewers, or AUGS staff have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.