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Menopause 2025 - Hot Takes on Hot Flashes: Physiology & Novel Treatments

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This program is supported by an independent education grant from Bayer. This online education program has been designed solely for healthcare professionals in the USA. The content is not available for healthcare professionals in any other country.

Join Prof. Jill Liss, a leading expert in menopause management and Assistant Professor and Clinical Content Director for OBGYN at the University of Colorado, as she provides an in-depth exploration of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in menopausal women. A NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, Dr. Liss specializes in hormone replacement therapy, patient-centered menopause care, and advancing evidence-based treatment strategies.

Accreditation: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This short video teaching session will focus on the latest evidence and advances in recognizing patient-reported symptoms, utilizing validated assessment tools, and tailoring treatment strategies based on the latest evidence. Gain a deeper understanding of the hypothalamic KNDy system and its role in VMS, along with insights into emerging non-hormonal treatments such as neurokinin receptor antagonists.

Session Highlights

  • Identify VMS in menopausal women using patient-reported symptoms and validated assessment tools.
  • Monitor and modify treatment plans based on patient response and follow-up evaluations.
  • Assess the latest evidence on non-hormonal treatment options, including neurokinin receptor antagonists.
  • Apply knowledge of underlying mechanisms, such as the hypothalamic KNDy system, to enhance treatment strategies.

Who Should Watch:

  • OB/GYN
  • Physician Assistant specializing in Women’s Health
  • Nurse (NPs, APNs, CMs, and RNs) in Women’s Health
  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Family Medicine Practitioners
  • Managed Care Professionals
  • Other Healthcare Professional in Women’s Health

How to Claim Credit:

  1. Watch the full session.
  2. Click the ‘Claim Your Certificate’ button below the video.
  3. Complete the Post-Test.
  4. Receive your certificate via email.

Faculty

Prof. Jill Liss

Professor Jill Liss is an accomplished menopause expert, Assistant Professor, and Clinical Content Director for OBGYN at the University of Colorado. A NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, she specializes in menopause management, hormone replacement therapy, and patient-centered care through the lifespan. Dr. Liss’s clinical interests include treating abnormal uterine bleeding, tailoring menopause care to individual needs, and advancing gender-affirming gynecological care. Recognized for her excellence in teaching and mentorship, she is committed to integrating the latest evidence into practice to improve outcomes for women navigating menopause and related health transitions.

Continuing Education Information

This continuing education activity will be provided by AffinityCE and MedAll. This activity will provide continuing education credit for physicians. A statement of participation is available to other attendees.

Faculty

Professor Jill Liss

Disclosures

Jill Liss has been a consultant for Bayer & Kenvue, Her presentation includes reference to non-FDA uses of drug products and/or devices and their unlabeled indications in relation to vasomotor symptoms. We will disclose to the audience when this discussion takes place.

AffinityCE staff, MedAll staff, as well as planners and reviewers, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

AffinityCE adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Relevant financial relationships were mitigated by the peer review of content by non-conflicted reviewers prior to the commencement of the program.

Activity Accreditation for Health Professions

Physicians

This activity will be planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AffinityCE and Medall. AffinityCE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AffinityCE designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physician Assistants

This activity will be planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AffinityCE and MedAll AffinityCE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AffinityCE designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physician assistants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioners

This activity will be planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AffinityCE and MedAll. AffinityCE is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AffinityCE designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Nurse practitioners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Other Professionals

All other health care professionals completing this continuing education activity will be issued a statement of participation indicating the number of hours of continuing education credit. This may be used for professional education CE credit. Please consult your accrediting organization or licensing board for their acceptance of this CE activity.

Participation Costs

There is no cost to participate in this program.

Learning objectives

  • Identify and Manage VMS in Menopausal Women, including being able to apply an understanding of the role of underlying mechanisms such as the hypothalamic KNDy system:
  • Identify VMS in menopausal women by recognising patient-reported symptoms that indicate a need for intervention, and using validated assessment tools to evaluate symptom severity and impact on daily life.
  • Monitor and adjust treatment plans for VMS based on patient response and tolerance by conducting follow-up evaluations and adjusting treatment regimens as necessary.
  • Appraise the latest evidence on non-hormonal treatment options, such as neurokinin receptor antagonists Recognise and apply an understanding of the role of underlying mechanisms in VMS, such as the hypothalamic KNDy system

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