Women’s Health in Midlife: Evaluation, Initial Management, and Indications for Referral
Live – Virtual, on Zoom
July 31, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Target Audience:
This activity is intended for primary care physicians, obstetrician-gynecologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of midlife women.
Activity Description:
This continuing medical education activity is designed to enhance clinician knowledge and competence in the evaluation and management of common gynecologic and sexual health concerns in midlife patients. Using a patient-centered, biopsychosocial framework, this seminar will provide evidence-based guidance on the assessment, initial management, and appropriate referral of frequently encountered conditions.
Content areas will include the evaluation and classification of urinary incontinence, with emphasis on distinguishing subtypes and identifying indications for referral. Participants will review foundational principles of sexual health, incorporating biologic, psychological, and social contributors to sexual function and dysfunction.
The activity will address the menopause transition, including symptom recognition and management strategies, with discussion of both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options. Evidence-based approaches to abnormal uterine bleeding in perimenopausal patients and postmenopausal bleeding will be reviewed, including initial diagnostic evaluation, risk stratification, and criteria for specialty referral.
Additionally, the seminar will cover vulvar conditions commonly diagnosed in patients aged 45–60, including benign dermatoses and other prevalent disorders. Participants will learn key components of the vulvar examination, initial treatment strategies, and indications for referral to subspecialty care.
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Apply evidence-based approaches to the evaluation of urinary incontinence, including differentiation of common subtypes and identification of red flag symptoms requiring referral.
- Integrate the biopsychosocial model into the assessment and management of sexual health concerns.
- Describe the clinical features of the menopause transition and implement appropriate management strategies, including non-hormonal therapies.
- Determine with initial evaluation and risk stratification abnormal uterine bleeding and postmenopausal bleeding.
- Identify common vulvar conditions in midlife patients and initiate first-line management.
- Recognize clinical scenarios that warrant referral to gynecology, urogynecology, or vulvar specialty care.