Women's Health in Focus - Part 3: Menopause Matters: Primary Care Management of Menopause, Practical Approaches to Postmenopausal Bleeding and Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Women & Reproductive Health (Obstetrics & Gynecology)

Menopause is a universal life stage that can significantly affect women's health and quality of life, yet it remains widely misunderstood and often under addressed in clinical care. Although up to 80% of women experience menopausal symptoms - and many seek medical support - misconceptions, stigma, and limited access to evidence-based care can leave patients without effective treatment. 

To help address these gaps, this educational initiative aims to equip primary care providers with practical, evidence-based knowledge to better support women through the menopausal transition. The project includes the development of a three-part webinar series covering key topics such as menopause management, vulvovaginal atrophy, and postmenopausal bleeding. Across the series, sessions reviewed the diagnosis and symptom recognition of perimenopause and menopause, including early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency, addressed common misconceptions in menopause care, and outlined evidence-based approaches to managing vasomotor symptoms. Additional content focused on the identification and management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, including counseling on both non-hormonal and hormonal treatment options and discussion of their safety profiles.