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Menopause & Perimenopause CME
Menopause course for family physicians
Livestream
Thursday, April 23–Friday, April 24, 2026
Credits pending
Livestream
Menopause is an important stage of life for women, with a variety of accompanying physical and hormonal changes. And recently, perimenopause has also become a trending topic of discussion on social media for women in their 40s—but not everything being shared online is accurate.
Family physicians have an opportunity to step into these common women’s health topics to provide guidance and knowledge during a period of transition. This perimenopause and menopause CME course is designed to equip medical professionals confidently address these topics in patient care and translate social media buzz into evidence-based guidance. Topics include:
Onset and signs of perimenopause
Managing menopause
Common symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog and more
Long-term risks like osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and cancer
Nutrition and exercise, trauma-informed care and stress management
Format
This is an online menopause CME that will be livestreamed on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. Purchasing this course will allow you to participate in the livestream, and you’ll have access to a recording of this course for 6 months.
Early Bird Pricing
Register by April 10, 2026 to save $100!
AAFP Member: $795
AAFP New Physician Member: $745
AAFP Student or Resident Member: $625
Other Health Care Professional: $795
Nonmember: $995
All times listed are Central time zone
Thursday, April 23, 2026
7:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Session 1
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Session 2
Friday, April 24, 2026
7:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Session 3
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Session 4
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the symptoms and stages of perimenopause and menopause.
- Describe the physiological changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause.
- Evaluate the benefits and risks of hormone therapy for managing menopausal symptoms.
- Develop comprehensive care plans for patients experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
- Educate patients and their families about perimenopause, menopause, and available treatment options.