Course Description
This presentation discusses a review of perimenopause and menopause (P/MP) physiology, symptoms of P/MP, and treatment for each symptom. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments are presented as well as the evidence behind each treatment. The Women’s Health Initiative and its influence on P/MP treatment is reviewed.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
1.Explain the difference between perimenopause and menopause (P/MP).
2. Analyze newly released guidelines for treatment of symptoms of P/MP
3. Develop a prescription regimen for hormonal and non-hormonal medications according to the clients’ risk factors
4. Create a screening regimen for chronic diseases in clients in P/MP.
Speakers2. Analyze newly released guidelines for treatment of symptoms of P/MP
3. Develop a prescription regimen for hormonal and non-hormonal medications according to the clients’ risk factors
4. Create a screening regimen for chronic diseases in clients in P/MP.
Lana Amy Giles, DNP, CNM, CNE, FACNM
Speakers Bios
L. Amy Giles, DNP, CNM, CNE, FACNM is the nurse-midwifery program director at Shenandoah University. Her areas of research are community birth, menopause, primary care of women, and active learning for education. She owns a birth center/hospital midwifery practice that also provides wellness care and hormone replacement. She is dedicated to introducing student midwives to physiologic birth in the community and in rural, underserved areas.
Course expiration: April 1, 2028