Hormone Therapy Unlocked: Overcoming Barriers to Better Care

Expert faculty discuss the latest evidence-based approaches to menopause and perimenopause care, from hormone therapy and symptom management to personalized treatment strategies that support midlife health and well-being.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physician Assistants/ Physician Associates, Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Define menopause and perimenopause, outlining key hormonal and physiological changes, and identify the clinical presentations and symptoms associated with these transitional stages.
  2. Analyze the historical context of hormone therapy and midlife care, including the influence of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, and evaluate subsequent research that informs modern, evidence-based approaches to care.
  3. Identify the clinical presentation of perimenopause, and explore evidence-based prescribing strategies and therapeutic options to effectively manage symptoms and improve patient outcomes.
  4. Apply current clinical guidelines and insights and laboratory studies to prescribe hormone therapy tailored to the individual needs of menopausal patients with confidence and precision, ensuring evidence-based and personalized care.
  5. Describe the symptoms and underlying causes of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and discuss its impact on sexual health, urinary health, and overall quality of life, along with management strategies.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AAPA

    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Tuesday, February 15, 2028 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.50 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.50 hours for completing this activity.

  • 1.50 ACPE-Pharm

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-26-142-H01-P
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge-based activity will provide a maximum of 1.50 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 1.50 ACPE-Tech

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-26-142-H01-T
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge-based activity will provide a maximum of 1.50 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 ANCC

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 AOTA

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# 11596. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.15 CEUs, introductory, professional issues, foundational knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

  • 1.50 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Participants may earn 1.50 CE credits for completing this activity.

  • 1.50 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA J7 CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 General continuing education credits.

  • 1.50 Attendance
  • 1.50 JA CEU (IACET)

    DHA J-7 CEPO is Jointly Accredited by the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education and has been approved to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are awarded for learning events that align with the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training. IACET is recognized internationally as a standards development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality continuing education and training. This learning event is eligible for 0.15 CEUs.

  • 1.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
08/28/2026
Course expires: 
02/15/2028
Part of: 
Hormone Therapy Unlocked

Presenting Faculty

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Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Family Physician, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and Founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health

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Heather Quaile, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP, CSC, I.F., FAANP
Scientific Committee Chair for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and Founder of the Sexual Health Optimization and Wellness Center

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Retired Air Force Col. Christine Kress, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, MSCP
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Menopause Practitioner, Heather Hirsch MD Collaborative

HeadshotAir Force Lt. Col. Samantha Simpson, M.D., NCMP
Chief of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division and Program Director for the SAUSHEC OB/GYN Residency Program, Brooke Army Medical Center

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. No commercial support was provided for this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AAPA

    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Tuesday, February 15, 2028 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.50 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.50 hours for completing this activity.

  • 1.50 ACPE-Pharm

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-26-142-H01-P
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge-based activity will provide a maximum of 1.50 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 1.50 ACPE-Tech

    UAN: JA4008136-0000-26-142-H01-T
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge-based activity will provide a maximum of 1.50 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 ANCC

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 AOTA

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# 11596. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.15 CEUs, introductory, professional issues, foundational knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

  • 1.50 APA

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Participants may earn 1.50 CE credits for completing this activity.

  • 1.50 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA J7 CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 General continuing education credits.

  • 1.50 Attendance
  • 1.50 JA CEU (IACET)

    DHA J-7 CEPO is Jointly Accredited by the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education and has been approved to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are awarded for learning events that align with the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training. IACET is recognized internationally as a standards development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality continuing education and training. This learning event is eligible for 0.15 CEUs.

  • 1.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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Requirements:  CE/CME certificates are awarded to MHS participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest with a minimum score of 80% unless noted otherwise. The deadline to claim credit is Feb 15, 2028.

Access Code/Accommodations: Some activities require an access code to register or claim CE/CME credit. For inquiries regarding the access code or accommodations, please email CEPO at [email protected]. 

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