When to Use Menopausal Hormone Therapy Does It

When to Use Menopausal Hormone Therapy? Does It Still Have a Role? Thomas Dayspring, MD, FACP, FNLA CME Released 9/25/2013; valid for credit through 9/24/2014 This activity is intended for family practitioner, cardiologists, clinical lipidologists, endocrinologists, and other physicians who treat patients with abnormal cholesterol and lipoprotein concentrations. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: ► ► ► Review the indications and contraindications for estrogen Review progestogen usage In Lecture One, review guidelines from North American Menopause Society, the Endocrine Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology as they pertain to: ► Quality of life ► Vulvovaginal health Review guidelines from North American Menopause Society, the Endocrine Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology as they pertain to: ► Osteoporosis ► Cardiovascular Disease ► Dementia ► Cancer Overall guideline conclusions Supported by the Foundation for Health Improvement and Technology Credits Available: Physicians-maximum of 2. 0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ You are eligible for: • A letter of completion


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