Women's Health

Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Cognitive Health

This is a 5-minute expert brief for Canadian healthcare professionals. Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is a topic of great interest due to its potential effects on menopause-related cognitive changes. The goal of this expert brief is to explore current insights on how MHT affects cognitive function and provide guidance on counseling patients about the cognitive implications.

DURATION

10 min

PROFESSION

Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist

# OF CREDITS

0

ACCREDITATION

Unaccredited

EXPIRY DATE

2025-10-03

Menopause can lead to various cognitive changes, and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has been explored as a potential treatment. Different types of hormone therapies, including estrogen-only therapy and estrogen-progestin therapy, have varying effects on cognitive function. Understanding the nuanced benefits and risks of MHT can aid healthcare providers in making informed decisions for their patients. This expert brief examines the effects of MHT on cognitive function and provides guidance on how to counsel patients regarding these effects.

Faculty

Dr. Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Learning objectives

After viewing this expert brief, participants will be better able to:

  • Summarize the effects of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) on cognitive function
  • Identify factors that influence how MHT impacts cognitive outcomes
  • Counsel patients about the effects of MHT on cognitive function
Cost of course:  
Free
# of credits: 0
Duration: 10 min

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Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Cognitive Health

10 min

Duration

Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist

Profession

0

# of credits

Learning Objectives

After viewing this expert brief, participants will be better able to:

  • Summarize the effects of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) on cognitive function
  • Identify factors that influence how MHT impacts cognitive outcomes
  • Counsel patients about the effects of MHT on cognitive function

Unaccredited

ACCREDITATION

Women's Health

Learning Category

Menopause

Topic

0

Price

2025-10-03

Expiry Date

CAN-eng

Region/Language

Course Description

Menopause can lead to various cognitive changes, and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has been explored as a potential treatment. Different types of hormone therapies, including estrogen-only therapy and estrogen-progestin therapy, have varying effects on cognitive function. Understanding the nuanced benefits and risks of MHT can aid healthcare providers in making informed decisions for their patients. This expert brief examines the effects of MHT on cognitive function and provides guidance on how to counsel patients regarding these effects.

Faculty

Dr. Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Accreditation

Unaccredited