The Menopausal Brain: From Protection to Peril

Learning Objectives
Identify the forms of endogenous estrogens and other steroids in the brain.
Discuss the impact of estrogen on energy metabolism, immune response, and cognition.
Describe the structural and functional changes observed in the brain during perimenopause.
List the guidelines for Hormone Replacement Therapy as well as approaches for symptom relief during menopause.
Identify dietary and lifestyle factors to help protect the brain during perimenopause and beyond.
Describe how the information from this course can be utilized across health care disciplines, including nursing, mental health, pharmacy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dietetics, dentistry, and other healthcare professions to improve patient care outcomes.