Menopause and Hormone Therapy

Each lesson in the Disease Management Clinical Decisions series provides a brief, case-based review of management strategies related to the topic. Questions and multiple-choice answers about the case presented include the rationale for the correct answer. Throughout this case-based lesson, you may proceed to the next question once you answer the question correctly.

Learning Objectives

After completing this case the reader should be able to:

  • Perform a postmenopausal risk assessment that includes vasomotor symptoms, symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and osteoporosis in estrogen-deficient postmenopausal women. 
  • Appropriately select hormone therapy, particularly estrogen-alone therapy, for postmenopausal women without a uterus. 
  • Counsel postmenopausal women regarding the risks and benefits of, and alternatives to, hormone therapy. 
  • Summarize changes in the updated North American Menopause Society guidelines on menopause, especially regarding hormone therapy. 
  • Describe the effectiveness of hormone therapy for vasomotor symptoms and symptoms of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, as well as for bone loss and fracture prevention.

Additional Information

Partner: 
Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
Course opens: 
03/07/2024
Course expires: 
03/06/2027
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
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