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Topical oestrogen in menopause – when, why and how much? – Certificate of Completion
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
3
ACCREDITATION
Certificate of Completion
EXPIRY DATE
2018-03-06
Learning objectives
On completion of this program, participants will be better able to:
- Recall the role of topical oestrogens in symptom relief for postmenopausal women, and their place in therapy.
- Review the basis of drug selection for different groups of patients with menopausal symptoms and counsel patients on the safe use of topical oestrogen in hormone replacement therapy.
- Apply the dosing schedules of the various topical pharmacological options for the management of urogenital symptoms in menopause.
- Discuss the importance of using the lowest effective dose, and counsel patients on the safe use of topical hormone replacement therapy.