Perimenopause can begin years before menopause, yet many women experience symptoms without realizing hormonal changes may be contributing. Navigating complex endocrine markers, lifestyle factors, and nuanced patient messaging can leave many clinicians seeking structured, actionable frameworks to optimize care and drive positive health outcomes.
In this webinar, Sherry Austin, CCRN, explores the early signs of perimenopause—including fatigue, brain fog, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and menstrual irregularities—while discussing comprehensive patient assessment, the role and limitations of hormone testing, and how clinicians can better recognize and support women during this often-overlooked transition.
What You’ll Take Away
In this session, we examine the critical intersections of perimenopausal endocrine shifts, metabolic health, and patient longevity to help you build more comprehensive care plans.
You'll learn:
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How to recognize the early signs of perimenopause: Identify common and often-overlooked symptoms of hormonal fluctuations, including fatigue, brain fog, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and menstrual irregularities, even years before menopause
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What to look for beyond the lab results: Understand the role and limitations of hormone testing during perimenopause and why a patient's symptoms, menstrual history, and clinical presentation are essential for accurate assessment.
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How to improve patient care through early recognition and education: Explore evidence-based treatment options, lifestyle interventions, and individualized approaches that can help women manage symptoms and improve their quality of life throughout the menopausal transition
