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Menopause Update

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

These remote sessions are suitable for GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practices Nurses and Nurse Associates, who provide menopause care.

Course Content

The sessions will cover (pick and mix and there is no need to attend all of them):

  • Session 1:- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and Genito-Urinary Syndrome of Menopause
    • Diagnosis and implications of POI as well as investigations needed and recommended treatment
  • Session 2:- Bleeding on HRT and Other Side Effects
    • Discussion regarding the new British Menopause Society guidelines on problematic bleeding on HRT: when to investigate and what to do.
    • Other common side effects of HRT and things that can be done to manage or help with these such as migraines, mood changes etc.
  • Session 3:- Complementary and Alternative Therapies and Common Referrals
    • Complementary and alternative therapies to conventional HRT that patients can use to alleviate menopause symptoms. Including cautions and evidence base behind some of the most common
    • Common referral reasons to the menopause clinic including family history of breast cancer, thrombosis risk and migraines. Using real cases to discuss how these can be managed and the rationale behind this as well as the conversations with patients

Course Duration

45-minutes per session

Trainer/Facilitator

Madeleine Crow and Nabanita Ghosh, Locala Community Partnership CIC

Date/Time/Venue

  • Session 1: Wednesday 1st October 2025, 1pm – 1.45 via MS Teams
  • Session 2: Wednesday 5th November 2025, 1pm – 1.45 via MS Teams
  • Session 3: Wednesday 17th December 2025, 12.15 – 1pm

This session will be carried out via a video conferencing platform, delegates will need a computer or smart phone to join, where possible they are encouraged to use a web camera to fully participate. All joining details will be available before the session.

Booking Process/Additional Information

Bookings for these course’s should be made via Ticket Tailor, using this link – https://buytickets.at/nhsgreatermanchesterstockport/1768735 where you can choose the date(s) required (no need to attend all sessions). Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.