Advances in Aging Lecture Series
Menopause in the Golden Years: Safe and Effective Management of Persistent Symptoms
Date: March 9, 2026
Time: 12-1 pm MST
Speaker: Joy Bulger Beck, MD, MS, FACP
Learning Objectives
- Understand the current medical guidance on when hormone therapy should be started, as well as the importance of shared decision-making on potential risks and benefits when hormone therapy is continued in the later years.
- Review the non-hormonal treatment options available for ongoing menopausal hot flashes in older women.
- Recognize the effective and safe treatment options for vaginal and urinary symptoms of menopause (genitourinary syndrome of menopause).
Accreditation Statement:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement(s):
All faculty, CME planning committee members, and the CME office reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
Additional Resources:
For more information on aging-related topics please see our Elder Care Interprofessional Provider Sheets and Care Partner Information Sheets.