Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Describe basic endocrine function and how this relates to the menstrual cycle
2. Discuss changes that can occur with aging hormonal fluctuations in the thyroid and the immune response
3. Describe the various hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle in pre-menopause, peri-menopause and menopause and how these fluctuations can affect mood and sleep
4. List the sex hormones in the body and some of the rolls they play in physiology
5. Define and describe absolute versus relative risk and when interpreting research on menopausal treatments and breast cancer
6. Describe metabolic syndrome and how estrogen effects heart disease during the menopause transition
7. Discuss basic bone physiology changes during peri-menopause and factors that lead to bone loss during the aging process
8. Discuss the role of decreasing estrogen, stress and sleep on brain function as well as Alzheimer’s risk in peri/menopause.
9. Describe the different options of hormone replacement and alternative treatments in managing menopausal symptoms
10. List the different aspects of genitourinary syndrome of menopause and how this effects both sexual and urinary function. Detail behavioral and topical options for treatment.
11. Discuss the importance of exercise, balance and strength training in all aspects of health. List common examples of exercise prescription addressing these three criteria.
12. Describe the importance making good dietary choices during the menopause transition and how this can impact long term health