MENA 2024 Recordings-Menopause- Time for Womens Health to get Primetime

Menopause- Time for Womens Health to get Primetime - Dr. Stephanie Faubion_1

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Video Summary

The video transcript provides an in-depth discussion on the topic of menopause, focusing on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. A case is presented of a woman experiencing menopause symptoms, with menopause hormone therapy suggested as a treatment. Menopause is defined as having no menstrual cycle for 12 months, with a mean onset age of 52 in the U.S. <br /><br />Perimenopause can begin 6-10 years before the final menstrual period, with symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes. Recent advancements show hormone therapy as effective in treating these symptoms, particularly in women younger than 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset. Non-hormonal treatments like SSRIs or gabapentin may also be used, especially in cases where hormone therapy is not suitable.<br /><br />There are considerations for testing menopause stages using FSH levels, though they can be variable. The transcript also highlights differences in symptom severity by race, emphasizes lifestyle considerations, and discusses new medications and therapies in development, including the use of SSRIs for mood improvement, and CBT for managing hot flashes and sleep disturbances. The importance of personalized treatment plans, considering the patient's symptoms and medical history, is emphasized.

Keywords

menopause

hormone therapy

perimenopause

symptoms

FSH levels

personalized treatment

non-hormonal treatments