The menopausal woman: The need for an individualized plan of care. Issue 12 (15th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pace, Diane Todd
• Is Part Of: Nurse practitioner. Volume 42:Issue 12(2017:Dec.)
• Publication Date: 2017-12-15
• Subjects: bioidentical hormone therapy -- estrogen therapy -- genitourinary syndrome of menopause -- hormone therapy -- hot flashes -- hot flushes -- menopausal hormone therapy -- menopause -- vasomotor symptoms; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000526765.60971.37
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1817

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: With life expectancy increasing, women will spend one-third of their lives in and beyond menopause. A collaborative discussion with the clinician facilitates informed decision-making and should include evidence-based discussion of physiologic changes, assessment of symptoms and treatment options, review of screening recommendations, and discussion of disease risk-reduction strategies and psychosocial issues. Abstract : With life expectancy increasing, women will spend one-third of their lives in and beyond menopause. A collaborative discussion with the clinician facilitates informed decision-making.