Professional Development
Too Young for Menopause? An evidence-based approach to managing early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency, Monash University, Online
Too Young for Menopause? An evidence-based approach to managing early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency, Monash University, Online
Learn how to effectively manage early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency using evidence-based methods.
Who should attend?
This Monash University short course is available to general practitioners, specialists (like gynaecologists, endocrinologists, and psychologists), nurses, and other health professionals such as dietitians and exercise physiologists.
Course Overview
Conducted by a facilitator and content expert, the course will feature weekly online sessions with guest speakers and discussion forums moderated by seasoned clinicians. Emphasising the development of a best-practice clinical environment, the program seeks to equip participants with comprehensive skills for effectively managing early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency. It is self-paced, requiring approximately 4 hours per week for two weeks, with 2 hours of weekly online contact time.
It enables participants to recognise typical symptoms, select appropriate management strategies, conduct diagnostic investigations, ongoing treatment, and utilise high quality resources for support. The program includes case studies, collaborative learning with peers, audits, question-and-answer sessions with experts, and instructional videos, all designed to enhance clinical expertise in early menopause care.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course it is expected the participant will be able to:
- Identify common symptoms of early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency.
- Differentiate management pathways (pharmaceutical and non‐pharmaceutical strategies)
- Discuss useful testing for diagnosing early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency.
- Recognise emotional and psychological distress associated with early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency and appropriate clinical management.
- Access best-practice guideline and resources to support women regarding early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency.
- Identify the elements of a best practice clinical environment to deliver evidence-based care for early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency.
Cost
General attendee: $90.00
Alumni attendee: $80.00
CPD
Please contact Monash directly.
Questions?
For registration queries, please contact MCHRI.Shortcourses@monash.edu
