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Menopause Personal Reflection, Essays (university) of Personal Health

Weber State 2024- FNP/DNP Program

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2023/2024

Uploaded on 08/04/2024

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Firstly, the article shows an immediate need for how providers approach women with
menopause preparedness. This begins with up-to-date education for patients and providers that
address the limited understanding of menopause. A lack of knowledge of menopause will often
lead to delays in recognizing women who are entering the menopause transition and can delay
their ability to receive management for the unpleasant symptoms of menopause.
Secondly, the article references the recent studies surrounding hormone therapy and
alternative treatment options. These updates to the recommendations surrounding HRT have
made it possible for patients and providers to access the most current and effective treatments
available to manage the transition into menopause. As a new provider who had a clinic rotation
with a provider who had transitioned into bioidentical hormone therapy, these changes are
particularly important to discuss with patients as I have seen firsthand how beneficial
bioidentical hormone therapy can be for pre-menopausal and peri-menopausal women. It’s
important to consider our ability to lobby for policy changes and safe practices when prescribing
HRT as bioidentical hormones continue to make their way to mainstream medicine.
The article also discussed the need for a more personalized approach to menopause care.
Not all menopausal women experience the same symptoms, nor do they enter menopause at the
same time. There are diverse needs of individuals experiencing menopause, and it needs to
involve developing tailored treatment plans that not only control their symptoms but also allow
them to feel symptom relief safely with close monitoring.
Overall, the article provided many important ideas for improving menopause care for the
specific patient population of women who need thorough and individualized care. It showed me
that this can be done through many different areas, including increasing education, lobbying and
implementing policy changes, and individualizing and personalizing treatment approaches for
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Firstly, the article shows an immediate need for how providers approach women with menopause preparedness. This begins with up-to-date education for patients and providers that address the limited understanding of menopause. A lack of knowledge of menopause will often lead to delays in recognizing women who are entering the menopause transition and can delay their ability to receive management for the unpleasant symptoms of menopause. Secondly, the article references the recent studies surrounding hormone therapy and alternative treatment options. These updates to the recommendations surrounding HRT have made it possible for patients and providers to access the most current and effective treatments available to manage the transition into menopause. As a new provider who had a clinic rotation with a provider who had transitioned into bioidentical hormone therapy, these changes are particularly important to discuss with patients as I have seen firsthand how beneficial bioidentical hormone therapy can be for pre-menopausal and peri-menopausal women. It’s important to consider our ability to lobby for policy changes and safe practices when prescribing HRT as bioidentical hormones continue to make their way to mainstream medicine. The article also discussed the need for a more personalized approach to menopause care. Not all menopausal women experience the same symptoms, nor do they enter menopause at the same time. There are diverse needs of individuals experiencing menopause, and it needs to involve developing tailored treatment plans that not only control their symptoms but also allow them to feel symptom relief safely with close monitoring. Overall, the article provided many important ideas for improving menopause care for the specific patient population of women who need thorough and individualized care. It showed me that this can be done through many different areas, including increasing education, lobbying and implementing policy changes, and individualizing and personalizing treatment approaches for

each patient seeking care during this important hormonal change. Ultimately, through the 6250 course content, my clinic experience with bioidentical hormone replacement, and through reading articles, I would like to enhance the quality of life for the individuals experiencing a menopause transition that I care for throughout my career.