The Essentials of MHT and Menopause
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Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers.
Statement of Need
Research indicates that MHT is the most effective therapy for symptoms of menopause (vasomotor symptoms & genitourinary syndrome) but its use is low and inconsistent. Physicians may be unaware of the latest research regarding the safety and application of MHT and therefore prescribing patterns are inconsistent for treatment of menopausal symptoms. This podcast will discuss the essentials of MHT (formerly referenced as HRT) for the treatment of menopause. This program will address the latest treatment guidelines and research updates as information continues to evolve.
Objectives
Moderator
Kris E. Barnsfather, M.D.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Women's Care Physicians of Louisville
Norton Women's Care
Louisville, KY
Speaker
Anna K. Feitelson, M.D.
Gynecologist
Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Norton Women's Care
Louisville, KY
Planners, Moderator and Speaker Disclosure
The planners, moderator and speaker of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Commercial Support
There was no commercial support for this activity.
Physician Credits
Accreditation
Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Credits
Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.75 ANCC CE contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.
For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.
Resources for Additional Study/References
The Art of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Menopause Management
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37002679/
The mental health challenges, especially suicidality, experienced by women during perimenopause and menopause: A qualitative study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40626330/
Date of Original Release | March 2026; Information is current as of the time of recording.
Course Termination Date | March 2028
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org
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