Vagenius Training

Perimenopause and Menopause

Available

Coming soon

RACGP

ACRRM approved

Clinicial leads

Dr Natasha Vavrek

Rachel Andrew

Introduction

Learn to apply a structured approach to confidently treat and manage a patient presenting with symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Modules cover: clinical assessment, vasomotor symptoms, risks and benefits of hormones, contraception, GSM, sexual health, diet, lifestyle and impact of mental health.

course Overview

Educational
Activities

7

hours

Reviewing
Performance

2

hours

Measuring
Outcomes

0

hours

What you will get

Immediate access to video modules and downloadable resources

Case studies, tools, and handouts to use in practice

CPD certification upon completion

Mobile and tablet-friendly access

What you will Learn

Take a patient-led approach to the GP consult and applying trauma-informed history-taking principles
Determine when to order investigations or refer to specialists
Develop an individualised plan for menopause care
Understand vasomotor symptoms (VMS), management and treatment strategies
Understand hormones and menopause hormone therapy (MHT aka HRT)
Apply hormonal and/or non-hormonal treatment strategies
Understand current evidence-based prescribing
Direct patients to reliable, contemporary, evidence-based education resources
Understand and treat genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) including vaginal dryness, UTIs, urinary incontinence, dyspareunia, prolapse
Hormonal and non-hormonal contraception and period control in perimenopause and beyond
Mental health in menopause
Weight and metabolism in menopause

Course Outline

Key listening and validation techniques used to foster patient engagement and shared decision-making
Understand and apply trauma-informed history-taking principles
Key elements in taking a comprehensive menopause history
Determine when to order investigations
Determine when to refer to specialists
Develop an individualised follow-up plan for menopause care using a real lived experience case

Physiology of Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS)
Lifestyle and behavioural strategies for managing VMS
Non-hormonal treatment options
Apply a patient-centred, evidence-based approach
Recognise when further investigation or referral is needed

The role of key hormones in perimenopause & menopause
Benefits, risks and formulations of Hormone Therapy (HRT/MHT)
Evidence-based hormonal treatment strategies for Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS)
Contraindications and alternative approaches to MHT
Current evidence and guidelines to clinical practice

Identify genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)
Understand ways GSM impacts on sexual health
Differentiate between local vs. systemic hormonal treatments and their indications
Understand the role of pelvic floor physiotherapy in GSM management
Take a comprehensive sexual health history, using trauma-informed and inclusive language
Intimacy, pleasure and psychological aspects of GSM

Assess the need for contraception in perimenopausal women
Normal and abnormal bleeding patterns in perimenopause
Hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptive options for perimenopausal women
Provide guidance on (options for) transitioning off contraception
Current evidence-based guidelines in clinical practice

Hormonal vs. primary psychiatric causes
Apply knowledge of treatment options
Cognitive symptoms and brain fog
Lifestyle interventions
Effective communication
Develop a Patient-Centred Care Plan

Factors contributing to weight gain in midlife
Insulin resistance in menopause
Evidence-based approaches to weight management
Exercise and muscle mass preservation
Develop nutrition strategies for midlife women
Evaluate the use of medications in weight management
Debunk common myths about weight loss in menopause

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