Overview

Menopause brings profound physical and emotional changes that affect women’s health and quality of life. This session will review common symptoms, explore the links between hormone changes and chronic disease risk, and clarify the benefits and risks of hormone therapy, equipping you with practical strategies to guide patients through this transition.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss physiologic and biologic changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause
  • Review the common symptoms of the menopause transition
  • Discuss the relationship between hormone changes and cardiovascular and dementia risks in women
  • Discuss the benefits and risks of hormone replacement