HRT Prescribing Session – Via Zoom (Primary Care Only)

  • Date: 22/11/2023
  • Time: 09:15-12:30
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Half Day Menopause Session – HRT Prescribing delivered via Zoom

The Menopause Course is delivered by Kathy Abernethy, Specialist Nurse and former Chair of the British Menopause Society.

Who is this session for? (PLEASE NOTE – SESSION AIMED AT NURSES AND PHARMACISTS WORKING IN PRIMARY CARE – NURSES ARE RECOMMENDED TO HAVE ATTENDED OUR MENOPAUSE UPDATE SESSION BEFORE ATTENDING THIS SESSION)

The HRT prescribing sessions are primarily aimed at practice and primary care nursing staff, working directly with women at and after menopause but can be useful for other clinical staff such as pharmacists. Attendance at the menopause update session is encouraged before this session but is not a requirement.

The session includes a presentation, case discussions and Q&A.

Learning Objectives:

· To increase understanding of Hormone Replacement Therapy, including a summary of risks and benefits and review of different types available.

· Understand importance of individualising dose, type and regimen of HRT.

· To be aware of non hormonal choices for treatment for menopausal symptoms, both prescribed and over the counter.