Key learning points'

• Menopause can affect women in different ways and some have severe symptoms which interfere with their physical, social, psychological and sexual abilities to function.'

• Individualise menopause management and address lifestyle risks''

• Do not check FSH routinely'

• HRT is safe for most women ' recent breast cancer data needs further understanding.'

• Women with POI need oestrogen replacement till age 51'

• Topical oestrogens have little systemic absorption & need to be used long term'

• Don't forget contraception (and HRT is not a contraceptive!)'

Presentation

Downloadable content

Dr Anne Connolly's presentation pdf

Reflection record