Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) replenishes women with ovarian hormones lost during the menopausal transition to alleviate associated symptoms. Traditional HRT typically includes estrogen and progesterone, mimicking hormones produced by the ovaries. Various estrogen replacement methods, including naturally occurring estradiol and estriol, as well as conjugated equine estrogen (CEE), are prevalent in the United States. Women with an intact uterus require progesterone supplementation to protect the endometrium from cancer. HRT is United States Food and Drug Administration-approved for treating moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause and preventing osteoporosis. Available estrogen therapies include ethinyl estradiol, CEE, synthetic conjugated estrogens, and micronized 17β-estradiol. Progesterone and progestins protect the uterus from endometrial hyperplasia or malignancy. HRT can be administered orally or transdermally, with each route having distinct benefits and risks.Participants in this educational activity gain enhanced competence in understanding the indications, risk-benefit ratio, and management of HRT. The course covers the various types of estrogen and progesterone therapies, their administration methods, and the importance of individualized treatment plans. Emphasizing a collaborative approach highlights how working with an interprofessional team, including gynecologists, endocrinologists, and primary care physicians, enhances patient outcomes. This collaboration ensures comprehensive care, informed decision-making, and personalized management strategies, ultimately improving the quality of life for women undergoing HRT.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/22996
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Endocrine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Operative Anesthesia, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology