Expanding Options: Non-Hormonal Treatments (NHT) for Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopause

CAN-eng

$0

free

Unaccredited

15 min

Women's Health

0 Credits

Course Description

Non-hormonal therapies (NHT) for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause provide another tool for clinicians to help alleviate the patient burden of hot flashes and night sweats in women with moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms. In this Expert Brief video, two clinicians will discuss their experience with NHT and offer practical tips for prescribing this treatment in clinical practice.


This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Astellas Pharma Canada Inc.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2026-05-05
Professions: Physician,Nursing,Pharmacy,Allied Health,Medical Resident,Student

Faculty

  • Marla Shapiro, MDCM, CCFP, MHSc, FRCP, FCFP, NCMP
  • Denise Black, MD, FRCSC

Accreditation

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:​ 

  • Discuss the role of NHT in treating VMS in menopausal women
  • Identify patients who may be appropriate candidates for NHT for the treatment of VMS associated with menopause
  • Describe the efficacy and safety considerations when prescribing NHT