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Women's Health Initiative: Re-examining

Self-paced
1.5 credits

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Description

This training focuses on the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) and its findings on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It covers the study's goals, design, and results, particularly the effects of estrogen-alone and estrogen-plus-progestin therapies. Additionally, it addresses the misinterpretation of findings and their impact on public health decisions regarding menopause management.

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals, including physicians, endocrinologists, and gynecologists, medical students and researchers in women’s health, postmenopausal women considering HRT, policy makers in healthcare and medical regulation.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the objectives and methodology of the Women’s Health Initiative study.
  2. Differentiate between the effects of estrogen-alone and estrogen-plus-progestin therapies on breast cancer, heart disease, and bone health.
  3. Identify common misinterpretations of the WHI findings and their consequences on public health.
  4. Discuss the current best practices in hormone replacement therapy, including appropriate patient selection and treatment modalities.

 

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