Enhancing the Management of Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms: A Case-based Approach is a comprehensive educational initiative that aims to help clinicians to better recognize factors contributing to the pathophysiology of vasomotor symptoms, compare and contrast treatment options available and the risks/benefits associated with each, evaluate the latest data available to formulate patient-specific treatment plans, and familiarize physicians with the need to communicate with their patients about alternative therapies and how those therapies may interact with prescription medications.

National Planning Committee

Learning Objectives:
After completing these CE activities, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the onset of vasomotor symptoms at the time of the menopausal transition
• Recognize factors contributing to the pathophysiology of vasomotor symptoms, such as hormone regulation and effects on the hypothalamus
• Compare and contrast treatment options available for women with vasomotor symptoms and the risks/benefits associated with each
• Evaluate the latest data available for treating vasomotor symptoms to formulate patient-specific treatment plans
• Be familiar with the need to communicate with their patients about alternative therapies and how those therapies may interact with prescription medications

	Vasomotor CaseLink Mood Changes Related to Menopause Vasomotor CaseLink Menstrual Irregularities and Associated Symptoms of Menopause Case Study Virtual Symposium Overview of Menopause: The Cycle of Vasomotor Disturbances Case Study Virtual Symposium Pathophysiology of Vasomotor Symptoms: Thermoregulatory and Cognitive Issues Case Study Virtual Symposium Evolving Treatment Strategies for "Hot Flashes": An Individualized Approach Virtual Symposium From the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) Satellite Symposium OBG Management Journal Supplement From the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) Satellite Symposium The Journal of Family Practice Journal Supplement From the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) Satellite Symposium Epocrates MobileCME Symptoms of Menopause: Physiology and Rationale for Treatment Epocrates MobileCME Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause: Etiology and Pathogenesis Epocrates MobileCME Evolving Treatment Strategies for "Hot Flashes": An Individualized Approach Patient Education Pieces Understanding Menopause Health and Wellness for Women over 40

Disclosure

It is the policy of The Chatham Institute to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational programs. All faculty, planners, and managers who affect the content of medical education activities sponsored by The Chatham Institute are required to disclose to the audience any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the activity. Faculty, planners, and managers not complying with the disclosure policy will not be permitted to participate in this activity.

Program faculty and planners have disclosed the financial relationships with commercial interests cited below. All program content has been peer reviewed for balance and any potential bias. The conflict of interest resolution process aims to ensure that financial relationships with commercial interests and resultant loyalties do not supersede the public interest in the design and delivery of continuing medical education activities for the profession.

This activity is sponsored by The Chatham Institute and supported by an educational grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.