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 to confidently address these topics in patient care and translate social media buzz into evidence-based guidance. Topics include:
- Perimenopause onset, signs and misinformation
- Contraception and perimenopause
- Hormones, depression and anxiety during menopause
- Mammograms, cancer screenings and menopause
- Menopause care for gender diverse and HIV+ patients
Format
This is an online menopause CME that will be livestreamed on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24, and includes small group discussions and problem-based learning scenarios. 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
Day 1 – Thursday, April 23 – Session 1
7:30 – 7:45 am
Welcome and Overview – Maya Bass, MD, MA, FAAFP
7:45 – 8:45 am
Perimenopause/Menopause Overview: Addressing Misinformation in Diagnostic Criteria and When it All Begins – Maya Bass, MD, MA, FAAFP
8:45 – 9:15 am
Contraceptive Needs of Perimenopausal Women – Lakshmi Sundaresan, MD and Libby Wetter, MD
9:15 – 9:30 am
Q & A 1
9:30 – 9:45 am
Break
9:45 – 10:15 am
Body Image in Midlife – Mara Gordon, MD
10:15 – 11:15 am
Menoplay (Not Pause): Living Vibrantly with Lifestyle Medicine – Beth Polk, MD, FAAFP
11:15 – 11:30 am
Q&A 2
11:30 am
Session Adjourns
Day 1 – Thursday, April 23 – Session 2
12:40 – 12:45 pm
Welcome/Announcements – Maya Bass, MD, MA, FAAFP
12:45 – 1:15 pm
Vasomotor Symptoms, Sleep and Mood – Sharon George, MD, FAAFP
1:15 – 1:45 pm
Hormones and Mental Health/Cognitive Decline or “Menopause Brain” – Sharon George, MD, FAAFP
1:45 – 2:15 pm
Recognizing and Treating Depression and Anxiety During perimenopause – Grace Shih, MD, FAAFP
2:15 – 2:45 pm
Menopause Care for Gender Diverse Patients – Crystal Beal, MD
2:45 – 3:00 pm
Q&A 3
3:00 – 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 – 3:45 pm
Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Midlife Women: Blood Pressure, Lipids and Diabetes – Heather Paladine, MD, Med, FAAFP and Jessica Platt, MD
3:45 – 4:15 pm
Medical Intervention: Osteopenia, Osteoporosis and Fractures – Trent Taylor, MD
4:15 – 4:45 pm
The Role of Nutritional Supplements – Marissa Lapedis, MD, FAAFP
4:45 – 5:00 pm
Q&A 4
5:00 – 5:15 pm
Reflection Session Day 1
5:15 pm
Session Adjourns
Day 2 – Friday, April 24 – Session 3
7:25 – 7:30 am
Welcome/Announcements – Maya Bass, MD, MA, FAAFP
7:30 – 8:00 am
Overview of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) – Rebecca Kasper, MD
8:00 – 8:30 am
Management of Sexual Dysfunction and Low Libido – Stephanie Purnell, MD
8:30 – 9:00 am
Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Jessica Rueb, MD
9:00 – 9:30 am
Treatment of Abnormal Uternine Bleeding in Menopause – Sarina Schraager, MD
9:30 – 9:45 am
Q&A 5
9:45 – 10:00 am
Break
10:00 – 10:30 am
Beyond Mammograms: Advanced Screenings and Risk Assessment – Sharon George, MD, FAAFP
10:30 – 11:00 am
Cancer Survivorship: The Impact of Menopause – Ivonne McLean, MD, FAAFP
11:00 – 11:30 am
Menopause Care for Patients with HIV – Nyasha George, MD, FAAFP
11:30 – 11:45 pm
Q&A 6
11:45 pm
Session Adjourns
Day 2 –Friday, April 24 – Session 4
12:55 – 1:00 pm
Welcome/Announcements – Maya Bass, MD, MA, FAAFP
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Screening and Prevention in Menopause: Summary – Maya Bass, MD, MA, FAAFP
1:30 – 1:45 pm
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Case Overviews/Instructions
1:45 – 2:15 pm
Cases 1-3 Small Group Discussions
2:15 – 2:45 pm
Group Reports
2:45 – 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 – 3:15 pm
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Case Overviews/Instructions
3:15 – 3:45 pm
Cases 4-6 Small Group Discussions
3:45 – 4:15 pm
Group Reports
4:15 – 4:30 pm
Reflection Session Day 2
4:30 pm
Adjourn
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.
Menopause Basics: Overview, diagnostic criteria, and timing
Contraception in Perimenopause
Body Image During Midlife
Lifestyle Medicine for Menopause
Managing Vasomotor Symptoms, Sleep, and Mood
Hormones and Cognitive Health (“Menopause Brain”)
Depression and Anxiety in Perimenopause
Inclusive Care for Gender Diverse Patients
Cardiovascular Health in Midlife Women
Bone Health: Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, and Fracture Prevention
Nutritional Supplements in Menopause
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
Sexual Dysfunction and Low Libido
Advanced Cancer Screenings Beyond Mammograms
Cancer Survivorship and Menopause
Menopause Care for Patients with HIV
Screening and Prevention Strategies in Menopause
Problem-Based Learning Cases and Small Group Discussions
Maya Bass, MD, MA, FAAFP – Course Chair
Crystal Beal, MD
Nyasha George, MD, FAAFP
Sharon George, MD, FAAFP
Mara Gordon, MD
Rebecca Kasper, MD
Marissa Lapedis, MD, FAAFP
Ivonne McLean, MD, FAAFP
Heather Paladine, MD, MEd, FAAFP
Jessica Platt, MD
Beth Polk, MD, FAAFP
Stephanie Purnell, MD
Jessica Rueb, MD
Sarina Schraager, MD
Grace Shih, MD, FAAFP
Lakshmi Sundaresan, MD
Trent Taylor, MD
Libby Wetter, MD