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Stanford University

Marcia Stefanick Talks About Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

This course covers the controversies surrounding menopausal hormone therapy, focusing on the perimenopausal transition and the use of estrogen with or without progestin. The learning outcomes include understanding menopause symptoms, irregular bleeding, hot flushes, sleep disturbances, and lifestyle approaches. The course teaches about estrogen production, cycles, phytoestrogens, other hormones, preventing aging, and the impact on osteoporosis. The teaching method involves a lecture by an expert in the field. The intended audience is individuals interested in women's health, menopause, hormone therapy, and aging.

Syllabus

Intro
Estrogen Production
Cycles
Primary follicles
Menopause
Menopause Symptoms
Irregular Bleeding
Estrogen
Hot Flushes
Sleep Disturbances
Sleep Hygiene
Lifestyle Approaches
Phytoestrogens
Other Hormones
Preventing Aging
Premarin
Womens Health Initiative
The Dementia Study
Keeps Trial
Summary
Osteoporosis

Taught by

Stanford Health Care

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