Summary
This concludes this week's presentation on menopause.
Objectives
Topic 1: Vulvo-Vaginal Atrophy
Identify symptoms associated with menopause, vaginal atrophy.
Differentiate among the forms of vulvo-vaginal disorders in terms of epidemiology, risk factors, clinical and laboratory presentations.
Topic 2: Menopause - Before and After Perimenopause
- Understand the pathophysiology of normal and premature menopause.
- Identify risk factors associated with early menopause.
Formulate an evidence based plan of care for the patient with perimenopause, menopause including pharmacologic medications, teaching/coaching/counseling, appropriate referral/consultation/collaboration, and appropriate follow up.
Topic 3: Menopause - Before and After Menopausal Phase
- Understand the pathophysiology of normal and premature menopause.
Identify symptoms associated with menopause, vaginal atrophy.
- Interpret diagnostic tests in the setting of menopause.
Formulate an evidence based plan of care for the patient with perimenopause, menopause including pharmacologic medications, teaching/coaching/counseling, appropriate referral/consultation/collaboration, and appropriate follow up.