Learn About Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms on webcast.  In ancient Greek culture, “the change” was associated with negative connotations due to the lack of understanding about the biological process involved. This negative view was shared by other cultures such as Western society where menopause is seen as a loss of femininity. Fortunately, since ancient Greek times, menopause has shifted from medical taboo to a natural and significant phase in a woman’s life.

This is good because menopause brings a variety of new experiences that can be unwanted. One of the most common being vasomotor symptoms or hot flashes. Up to 75% of menopausal women experience hot flashes and night sweats. It is essential to recognize that vasomotor symptoms are not merely bothersome but can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. Addressing these symptoms effectively can lead to improved overall well-being for women.

In our program today, we will be exploring the pathophysiology behind these vasomotor symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. For this topic, we’ve invited Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr Lauren Baker. Lauren specializes in midlife women’s health and is a certified menopause practitioner.

What you’ll learn in this webcast

As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:

• Understand menopause terminology and staging
• Review menopausal vasomotor symptoms, including definitions, risk factors, physiology, and management recommendations.

You’ll also learn about the following:

• Menopause Transition
• Stopping Hormone Therapy

You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.

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