The intended audience for this activity includes a wide range of health care providers; many may deem this presentation beneficial.

1. Understand the acute and long-term effects of hypoestrogenism.
2. Acknowledge the metabolic and cardiovascular differences between current hormones used as therapy.
3. Understand when to measure blood testosterone in postmenopausal women.
4. Be aware of the indication for treatment of postmenopausal women with testosterone.
5. Understand the concepts and application of the term personalized medicine when advising menopausal patients about treatment.
6. Learn how important underlying risk is when considering the effect of menopausal hormone therapy on breast cancer risk.
7. Understand the step by step approach needed to manage menopausal symptoms.

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FACULTY AND DISCLOSURES

• Prof. Ruth Clapauch, MD,PhD, MSciRio de Janeiro State University 
  
• Prof. Susan Ruth Davis, FRACP,PhD,MBBS,FAHMS 
  NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow; Director, Monash University Women’s Health Research Program 
  
• Prof. Richard Santen, MD
  University of Virginia 
  
  

STATEMENT OF INDEPENDENCE
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DISCLOSURE POLICY
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The faculty reported no relevant financial relationships.

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