In my primary care practice, I see a lot of women in perimenopause and menopause. But since my training was during an era when the WHI had raised alarms about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), I've had to get up to speed. Fortunately, the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) updated their hormone therapy position statement in 2022, and we now know the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy outweigh the risks for many people.
Today, we as clinicians are being called to provide informed, individualized care during the menopause transition—and beyond! To help meet this need, Hippo Education has created This is Menopause, a free audio course specifically designed for busy clinicians who want to stay up to date while on the go.
Why Menopause, Why Now?
In recent years, major changes in menopause treatment have reshaped how we think about hormone therapy, non-hormonal treatment options, and long-term risk management. Key updates include:
Evolving perspectives on hormone therapy: The narrative has shifted since the early 2000s. Now, evidence supports hormone therapy as safe and effective for many women under age 60 and within 10 years of menopause onset.
Tailored treatment approaches: Guidelines from the NAMS and other organizations emphasize individualized care based on a woman’s symptoms, risk factors, and preferences.
New FDA-approved therapies: Innovations like fezolinetant, a non-hormonal treatment for hot flashes, and updates to vaginal estrogen formulations have expanded options for symptom relief.
Recognizing the whole person: Menopause isn't just hot flashes and night sweats. Our course takes a holistic approach, including cardiovascular risk assessment and sexual health.
What You’ll Learn
The course includes entertaining and engaging conversations covering:
The current state of menopause care
Practical guidance on prescribing menopausal hormone therapy
Anticipatory guidance focused on the menopausal transition
Managing genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)
Non-hormonal treatment alternatives to menopause symptoms
This is Menopause takes the complexity out of menopause care, so you can guide your patients with clarity instead of confusion. Instead of dense lectures or outdated textbooks, this course delivers comprehensive, evidence-backed guidance in a conversational, podcast-style format. You’ll gain the practical knowledge and strategies you need to support patients through perimenopause and menopause, without the guesswork.
Menopause care is changing—this course helps you change with it.