Prompt

DCE long-case and short-case station for Reproductive Endocrinology.

Reproductive Endocrinology — Clinical Case

DCE Long Case

Patient brief

Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Reproductive Endocrinology. [1]

Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Reproductive Endocrinology, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]

Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]

Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]

Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]

Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]

Tasks

Present a prioritised problem list. [1]
Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]
Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]

Model discussion points

Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]
Differentials and discriminators. [2]
Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]
Multimorbidity and communication. [2]

Short case

Focused examination or counselling station linked to Reproductive Endocrinology, with one interpretation task and one shared-decision point. [1] [2]

References

[1]Castaneda R, Tatit CP, Hurtado Andrade MD, Faubion SS, et al. Dyslipidemia across the menopause transition: Mechanisms, trajectories, and opportunities for cardiovascular prevention Maturitas, 2026.PMID 42468089
[2]Hadji P, Athanasiadis A, Brandi ML, Chakhtoura M, et al. Pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis: A position statement of the IAPM, IOF, ECTS, ESCEO, IMS, and EMAS Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 2026.PMID 42464584
[3]Wanjari UR A review on molecular regulation of male reproductive hormones and signaling pathways: Emerging mechanisms and research gap Tissue Cell, 2026.PMID 42462599
[4]Xia L, Li F, Yin D, Wei T, et al. Glucagon receptor blockade protects spermatogenesis by enhancing PFKFB3-mediated lactate production in Sertoli cells J Transl Med, 2026.PMID 42458466
[5]Korneyev I A, Apolikhin O I, Babenko A Y, Bogolyubov S V, et al. [Male infertility and reproductive dysfunction: clinical aspects of the use of terms and definitions from the Russian Society of Urology guidelines] Urologiia, 2026.PMID 42417363
[6]ESHRE Good Practice in the IVF Lab Working Group, Arroyo G, Barrie A, Coticchio G, et al. ESHRE recommendations on Good Practice in the IVF laboratory† Hum Reprod, 2026.PMID 42405499
[7]Xi Y, Yao T, Zhang C, Zhuang T Effectiveness of safety care and clinical nursing pathway in patients undergoing cardiovascular intervention: a randomized controlled trial Perioper Med (Lond), 2026.PMID 42469924
[8]Marks FJ, Walters SJ, Sutton L, Jacques RM What statistical methods are more appropriate for predicting recruitment at the design stage of a randomised controlled trial? Trials, 2026.PMID 42469922

DCE Long Case

Patient brief

Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Reproductive Endocrinology. [1]

Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Reproductive Endocrinology, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]

Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]

Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]

Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]

Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]

Tasks

Present a prioritised problem list. [1]

Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]

Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]

Model discussion points

Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]

Differentials and discriminators. [2]

Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]

Multimorbidity and communication. [2]

Short case

Focused examination or counselling station linked to Reproductive Endocrinology, with one interpretation task and one shared-decision point. [1] [2]

References

[1]Castaneda R, Tatit CP, Hurtado Andrade MD, Faubion SS, et al. Dyslipidemia across the menopause transition: Mechanisms, trajectories, and opportunities for cardiovascular prevention Maturitas, 2026.PMID 42468089
[2]Hadji P, Athanasiadis A, Brandi ML, Chakhtoura M, et al. Pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis: A position statement of the IAPM, IOF, ECTS, ESCEO, IMS, and EMAS Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 2026.PMID 42464584
[3]Wanjari UR A review on molecular regulation of male reproductive hormones and signaling pathways: Emerging mechanisms and research gap Tissue Cell, 2026.PMID 42462599
[4]Xia L, Li F, Yin D, Wei T, et al. Glucagon receptor blockade protects spermatogenesis by enhancing PFKFB3-mediated lactate production in Sertoli cells J Transl Med, 2026.PMID 42458466
[5]Korneyev I A, Apolikhin O I, Babenko A Y, Bogolyubov S V, et al. [Male infertility and reproductive dysfunction: clinical aspects of the use of terms and definitions from the Russian Society of Urology guidelines] Urologiia, 2026.PMID 42417363
[6]ESHRE Good Practice in the IVF Lab Working Group, Arroyo G, Barrie A, Coticchio G, et al. ESHRE recommendations on Good Practice in the IVF laboratory† Hum Reprod, 2026.PMID 42405499
[7]Xi Y, Yao T, Zhang C, Zhuang T Effectiveness of safety care and clinical nursing pathway in patients undergoing cardiovascular intervention: a randomized controlled trial Perioper Med (Lond), 2026.PMID 42469924
[8]Marks FJ, Walters SJ, Sutton L, Jacques RM What statistical methods are more appropriate for predicting recruitment at the design stage of a randomised controlled trial? Trials, 2026.PMID 42469922

Reproductive Endocrinology — DCE Clinical Case

Reproductive Endocrinology — Clinical Case

DCE Long Case

Patient brief

Tasks

Model discussion points

Short case

References

Reproductive Endocrinology — DCE Clinical Case

Reproductive Endocrinology — Clinical Case

DCE Long Case

Patient brief

Tasks

Model discussion points

Short case

References