Name
G14 - Unpacking Menopause: What We Know, What We Don’t, and How to Support Individuals Through It
Date & Time
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location Name
402
Description

Curious about how to better support individuals experiencing menopause? This engaging workshop dives into the complexities of this life stage, offering a deeper understanding of the knowns and unknowns. We’ll explore the physical, psychological, and social changes that occur—both typical and surprising—and the unique challenges faced by those navigating menopause. Through dynamic discussions and interdisciplinary evidence-based strategies, we’ll tackle gaps in knowledge, address health disparities, and uncover practical ways to offer meaningful support. Whether you're a healthcare provider, administrator, or someone with lived experience, you’ll leave with the tools to make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing menopause—at work, at home, and beyond.

Speakers
Jennifer Hodgson, Principal Consultant, Individual - Jennifer Hodgson, Greenville, NC
Elizabeth Wolff MD, MPA, Physician Principal, Health Management Associates,
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Innovations, Patient-centered care or Patient perspectives, Underserved populations such as LGBTQ+
Session Type
Concurrent
Objective 1
Recognize typical and atypical menopause symptoms and understand how these changes affect individuals, with a focus on underserved populations.
Objective 2
Identify the existing gaps in knowledge and support for individuals navigating menopause in the healthcare, home, and employment sectors.
Objective 3
Apply evidence-based tools and strategies for providing person and family-centered menopause care.
Content Reference 1

Nappi, R. E. (2022). The 2022 hormone therapy position statement of The North American Menopause Society: no news is good news. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 10(12), 832-834.

Content Reference 2

Iyer, T. K., & Manson, J. E. (2024, September). Recent Trends in Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use in the US: Insights, Disparities, and Implications for Practice. In JAMA Health Forum (Vol. 5, No. 9, pp. e243135-e243135). American Medical Association.

Content Reference 3

Hickey, M., LaCroix, A. Z., Doust, J., Mishra, G. D., Sivakami, M., Garlick, D., & Hunter, M. S. (2024). An empowerment model for managing menopause. The Lancet, 403(10430), 947-957.

Content Reference 4

Senate Community Affairs References Committee. (2024). Issues related to menopause and perimenopause.

Content Reference 5

Williams, M. (2024). Culturally responsive care for menopausal women. Maturitas, 107995.