DFM3001

Menopause (4 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr R Craven

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This elective module covers the following topics; physiology of menopause, clinical features, medical problems and NRT, cardiovascular disease in post menopausal women, abnormal bleeding and gynaecological cancer, disorders of urinary tract function, breast cancer and HRT, premenstrual syndrome and psychological problems of approaching menopause, hormone replacement therapy, natural therapies and their use in menopause, contraception in peri menopausal women, sexual changes associated with menopause, social perspectives of menopause and assessment of menopausal patients and Osteoporosis.

Assessment: Clinical audit + Written assessments