Explore menopause management in primary care, covering definitions, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment approaches.

This is a RACGP CPD module with an allocated 0.5 hours of Education Activities (EA) and 1 hour of Reflective Practice (RP) under the RACGP 2023-25 CPD program.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the incidence, prevalence, and clinical presentation of menopause and perimenopause in Australian women, including the range of vasomotor, psychological, genitourinary, and cognitive symptoms
2. Improve confidence in diagnosing menopause clinically and in assessing red flags and differential diagnoses, including abnormal bleeding, cardiovascular risk, and mental health concerns
3. Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for managing menopausal symptoms in general practice, including the safe and appropriate use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), non-hormonal alternatives, and referral criteria for complex cases

This activity is presented by Dr Elizabeth Rayment, a GP Specialist from the Sydney Adventist Hospital.

This presentation was recorded at the San GP Education event ‘A Focus on: Menopause’ in May 2025.