EM2010G "Menopause management: a generalist’s perspective on hormone therapy" (IM GR-110620)
This presentation is a review of recent data surrounding risks and benefits of hormone therapy in postmenopausal women. The most recent publications studying systemic hormone therapy will be reviewed, with a demonstration of how to apply the data to patients to develop a care plan for menopausal symptoms. This presentation will also review the safety and use of vaginal estrogen to treat the genitourinary syndrome of menopause in an evidence-based fashion.
Target Audience
UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss data surrounding hormone therapy
- Identify individualized treatment options for women with vasomotor symptoms—both hormonal and nonhormonal
- Identify individualized treatments for Genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM)
Rachel Bonnema, M.D., M.S.
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Associate Chief of General Internal Medicine
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA
Price
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