This module supports you to develop essential knowledge, skills, and confidence in the management of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.

This resource has been designed for pharmacy professionals who see women in their patient facing work, it also highlights important information that will be useful for pharmacy professionals working in other settings.

Estimated completion time: 90 minutes

Learning from this module complements content covered in the following modules:

• Hypertension: an introduction
• Weight management
• Heavy menstrual bleeding: Tranexamic acid over the counter
• Migraine: Sumatriptan over the counter
• Sexual health consultations: an introduction

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Recognise the signs and symptoms of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.
2. Identify people experiencing perimenopause, menopause including diagnosis or referral.
3. Use appropriate information to advise people on the management of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), non-hormonal management and lifestyle advice.
4. Advise people on the management of the wider health implications of menopause.
5. Signpost people experiencing perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause to sources of information and support.