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Osteoporosis in a complex yet common condition seen in many GP practices across Australia. The early detection of Osteoporosis in perimenopausal patients significantly reduces quality of life complications for these women.

Join Professor Steven Boyages, Endocrinologist, as he shares techniques on how to manage these patients in the community.

Learning Outcomes

1. Review the incidence, prevalence, and clinical presentation of menopause and perimenopause in Australian women, including the range of vasomotor, psychological, genitourinary, and cognitive symptoms
2. Improve confidence in diagnosing menopause clinically and in assessing red flags and differential diagnoses, including abnormal bleeding, cardiovascular risk, and mental health concerns
3. Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for managing menopausal symptoms in general practice, including the safe and appropriate use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), non-hormonal alternatives, and referral criteria for complex cases.

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