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Overview

The national conversation surrounding perimenopause & menopause has exploded in recent years. Many clinicians received little or no formal training about this topic, leaving patients and clinicians alike feeling uncertain about how to manage symptoms that arise in midlife. We will discuss hormonal and non-hormonal management strategies for menopausal symptoms, empowering you to advise patients appropriately and with confidence.

Learning Objectives

  • Define perimenopause and menopause, including typical hormone changes and common symptoms
  • Review two hormonal management strategies for perimenopause: hormonal contraception (including pills, patches, and rings) and menopausal hormone therapy
  • Understand the role of testosterone over the lifespan and differentiate evidence-based vs. non-evidence-based uses for supplemental testosterone
  • Briefly describe non-hormonal treatment options for common issues such as insomnia and hair loss