Madelyn E. Butler, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN), and member of the AMA Board of Trustees, covers all things menopause: from what patients need to know about symptoms, timing and preparing for perimenopause—to advice for physicians on menopausal research, training and hormone therapy. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

00:00 AMA Update for April 10, 2023
00:56 What is perimenopause?
01:45 Symptoms of menopause (timing and preparing for menopause)
03:32 Menopause symptoms and quality of life
04:34 Talking to your doctor about menopause treatments
05:12 Natural treatments for menopause (herbal remedies, etc.)
05:46 Hormonal therapy treatment for menopause
06:05 Different types of menopause (surgical menopause and hormonal replacement therapy)
06:42 Physiological menopause (overthecounter remedies)
07:20 Druginduced menopause (cancer or chemo patients)
07:55 What do physicians need to know about treating menopause?
08:32 Hormone replacement therapy risks
10:57 Physician training for menopause
11:27 Closing the gap in women’s health research
12:58 New women's health treatments (holistic treatments, natural remedies)

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