Practice Pearls Podcast: Menopause

Practice Pearls Podcast: Menopause
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Practice Pearls Podcast: Menopause

Menopause is a universal experience for women, but there is a surprising lack of knowledge among clinicians about it and treatment options for menopause-related symptoms. United by a desire to educate clinicians in primary care and OBGYN, two obstetrician-gynecologists, Kimberly Vesco and Amanda Clark, along with family medicine physician Tovi Anderson, created the Menopause Practice Pearls Podcasts — six episodes ranging from 15-20 minutes — that busy clinicians can listen to at their convenience. This interesting, informative series includes information on menopause, its symptoms, and treatment. Case studies are woven throughout. We hope the series advances your understanding and assists you in providing high-quality care for your patients.

Episodes

  1. 09/25/2019

    Episode 6 – My Patient Started Bleeding — Now What?

    Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common clinical problem for both peri- and postmenopausal women. Endometrial cancer must be considered since AUB is the usual presenting symptom, but most abnormal bleeding is benign, with cancer occurring 1-14% of women with AUB.

    21 min

  2. 09/24/2019

    Episode 5 – Stopping Hormone Therapy | Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

    For women who began hormone therapy near the menopause transition and have persistent symptoms, there is no general rule for stopping hormone therapy at age 65. When cessation of hormone therapy is needed or desired, it can be challenging, as symptoms may recur and other health considerations (such as osteoporosis prevention) arise. The first part of this episode discusses hormone therapy cessation. The second part focuses on the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), a new term for the symptoms of vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, dysuria, and recurrent UTI which are associated with estrogen loss. GSM tends to worsen as time passes after the menopause transition, but there are several safe and effective treatments.

    20 min

  3. 09/24/2019

    Episode 4 – When Hormone Therapy Is Not An Option

    Many women suffer from menopausal symptoms but are not candidates for hormone therapy. This episode reviews the evidence regarding nonhormonal treatment options as alternatives to hormone therapy for vasomotor symptoms.

    13 min

  4. 09/24/2019

    Episode 3 – Prescribing Hormone Therapy: Options for Patient-Centered Care

    Prescribing hormone therapy can seem tricky with so many options to consider. In this episode, we discuss the history of hormone therapy and what you need to know to support shared decision-making with your patients in prescribing hormone therapy.

    23 min

  5. 09/24/2019

    Episode 2 – Hormone Therapy: A New Understanding of Benefits

    Hormone therapy adds risks and benefits to women’s long-term health. The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) and the Early vs Late Intervention Trial with Estradiol (ELITE trial) have shaped our knowledge about the “timing hypothesis” and the impact of hormone therapy on disease risk. This episode covers our current knowledge about the benefits and risks of hormone therapy.

    17 min

  6. 09/24/2019

    Episode 1 – Menopause Medicine: How Times Have Changed!

    Our understanding of that landmark trial, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), continues to evolve. Data from younger women in the WHI, in addition to findings from the ELITE trial, suggest a favorable benefit/risk balance when menopausal hormone therapy is started within 10 years of the menopause transition or at age ≤ 60 years. As a result, the clinical guidelines for menopausal hormone therapy have changed. In addition, the SWAN study has provided us with a deeper understanding of women’s experiences during the menopause transition.

    17 min
  • 6 Episodes

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Menopause is a universal experience for women, but there is a surprising lack of knowledge among clinicians about it and treatment options for menopause-related symptoms. United by a desire to educate clinicians in primary care and OBGYN, two obstetrician-gynecologists, Kimberly Vesco and Amanda Clark, along with family medicine physician Tovi Anderson, created the Menopause Practice Pearls Podcasts — six episodes ranging from 15-20 minutes — that busy clinicians can listen to at their convenience. This interesting, informative series includes information on menopause, its symptoms, and treatment. Case studies are woven throughout. We hope the series advances your understanding and assists you in providing high-quality care for your patients.

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