Learning Objectives
Menopause 101 Course
By participating in this activity, attendees should be able to
- Review menopause definitions, terminology, and adrenal physiology and discuss symptoms prevalent during each stage of menopause.
- Describe the basic physiology of vasomotor symptoms (VMS), racial and ethnic differences in symptomatology, and the hormone and nonhormone treatment options.
- Understand hormone therapy (HT) indications and contraindications, the types of HT available, and the timing hypothesis.
- Define female sexual dysfunction as it pertains to perimenopause and menopause, the available treatment options, and the indications for sex and pelvic therapy.
- Understand the basic physiology of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and the hormone and nonhormone treatment options.
- Review mood, sleep, and cognitive changes during the menopause transition and management approaches for each.
- Outline the relationship between menopause and weight gain and the exercise and dietary recommendations.
- Explore the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 101 Course
By participating in this activity, attendees should be able to
- Review the foundations of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Understand the role of CBT for depression and anxiety at midlife.
- Outline the options for CBT in the treatment of vasomotor symptoms.
- Describe the role of CBT for sleep problems at midlife.
- Discuss how CBT can be used in treating sexual dysfunction.
- Understand how CBT can be incorporated into your practice.
Annual Meeting Main Program and Opening Symposium
By participating in this activity, attendees should be able to
- Assess the role and ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) in midlife women’s health.
- Review genetics, radiomics, and AI in breast cancer risk assessment, prevention, and management.
- Recognize and manage irregular bleeding during the menopause transition and review the near-term and future options for menopause management.
- Understand what causes depression during menopause and review cognition and hormone therapy use.
- Explore hair loss, immunization options, and bone health at midlife.
- Discuss healthy weight at midlife and the role of nutrition, nutraceuticals, and the recent treatment options for obesity.
- Appreciate the issues surrounding menopause and the workplace and review the options to assist employers and employees.
- Evaluate sexual health issues at midlife, including genitourinary syndrome of menopause and hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
- Become familiar with managing substance use during midlife.
- Discuss sleep disturbances in women with breast cancer and pharmacologic and behavioral approaches to treating menopause-associated insomnia.
- Discuss the latest on managing menopause and whether too much or not enough is being done.
Continuing Medical Education Credits and Pharmacotherapeutic Hours
In-Person Meeting—September 10-14, 2023—Chicago, Illinois
Menopause 101 Course—September 10, 2024—1:00 PM–5:15 PM
The Menopause Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this activity will receive a certificate of participation. A maximum of 2.0 pharmacotherapeutic hours are available.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 101 Course—September 10, 2024—1:00 PM–5:00 PM
The Menopause Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this activity will receive a certificate of participation.
Opening Symposium—Artificial Intelligence and Midlife Women’s Health: Are We There Yet? and Main Program—Humanizing Artificial Intelligence to Improve Midlife Women’s Health—September 11-14, 2024
The Menopause Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 26.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this activity will receive a certificate of participation. A maximum of 8.5 pharmacotherapeutic hours are available.
On-Demand Virtual Offerings
Menopause 101 Course
The Menopause Society designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this activity will receive a certificate of participation. A maximum of 2.0 pharmacotherapeutic hours are available.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 101 Course
The Menopause Society designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this activity will receive a certificate of participation.
Opening Symposium—Artificial Intelligence and Midlife Women’s Health: Are We There Yet? and Main Program—Humanizing Artificial Intelligence to Improve Midlife Women’s Health—September 11-14, 2024
The Menopause Society designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this activity will receive a certificate of participation. A maximum of 8.0 pharmacotherapeutic hours are available.