Menopause

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on menopause and related issues, including estrogen and progestogen therapy, hormone therapy, hot flashes, mood symptoms, sexual difficulties, and postmenopause. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 03/14/2013

Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention Treatment Other AFP Content

Patient Education, Self-Care Screening and Diagnosis

Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention

• Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (03/15/2013)
• Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions [Putting Prevention into Practice] (03/15/2013)
• Health Maintenance for Postmenopausal Women (09/01/2008)

Treatment

• AACE Releases Guidelines for Menopausal Hormone Therapy [Practice Guidelines] (11/01/2012)
• Counseling Patients About Hormone Therapy and Alternatives for Menopausal Symptoms (10/01/2010)
• Soy: A Complete Source of Protein (01/01/2009)
• NAMS Releases Updated Position Statement on the Use of Estrogen and Progestogen in Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women [Practice Guidelines] (07/15/2007)
• Nonhormonal Therapies for Hot Flashes in Menopause (02/01/2006)
• AHRQ Releases Evidence Report on Managing Menopause-Related Symptoms [Practice Guidelines] (08/15/2005)

Other AFP Content

TIPS FROM OTHER JOURNALS

• Morbidity Associated with Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy (04/15/2008)
• Treating Sexual Difficulties in Menopause (12/01/2007)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Treating Menopausal Symptoms (10/01/2010)
• Menopause: What You Should Know (09/01/2008)

From FamilyDoctor.org

AAFP'S Patient Education Resource

• Menopause

Screening and Diagnosis

• Health Maintenance for Postmenopausal Women (09/01/2008)
• Hormone Therapy for the Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Women [Putting Prevention into Practice] (12/15/2005)
• Hormone Therapy for the Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Women [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (07/15/2005)